Tirupur

Tirupur is the Capital of Tirupur District. Tirupur(Tamil: திருப்பூர்) is a textile city and one among the 9 municipal corporations in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is an important trade center of India. Tirupur has gained universal recognition as the leading source of Hosiery, Knitted Garments, Casual Wear and Sportswear. It is a new district. Tirupur is the Seventh largest city in Tamil Nadu and is one of the fastest developing cities in the state. Tirupur has emerged as the knitwear capital of the country in three decades.[1] Exports from Tirupur, which provides employment to over three lakh people has crossed the Rs.12,000 crore mark last year.

Geography

Tirupur [Dt] is located at 11.18° N 77.25° E.[2] It has an average elevation of 295 metres (967 feet).


History

Tirupur has carved its name in the Indian history even before her independence. Tirupur Kumaran, one of the freedom fighters was killed during lathi charge when he was on a patriotic march in Kumaran road without letting down Indian national flag. It still remains as a great inspiration to its people. Another incident is that Aringar Anna, former chief minister of Tamilnadu met Thanthai Periyar for the first time in Tirupur during Periyar's campaign which is considered to be a great turnover in the Indian political history. Tiruppur, situated near Coimbatore which is "The Manchester of South India", is known by various names such as "Dollar City", "Knit City", "Cotton City" and mainly "History Centre".

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Tirupur had a population of 346,551. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. The current population of Tirupur is estimated to be over 8 lakhs. Recently the Election Commission of India has made Tirupur as a parliamentary constituency and split the Tirupur assembly constituency into Tirupur South and Tirupur North. Tirupur municipal corporation came in to existence on January 1,2008.
Tirupur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 69%. In Tiruppur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Tirupur is the "Knitwear capital" of India. Tirupur contributes to a huge amount of foreign exchange in India. It has spurred up the textile industry in India for the past three decades. Its economic boom boosts the morale of Indian industrialists. Great thing about Tirupur economy is that it is ever growing.
It was estimated that the export worth of Rs.12,000 Crores achieved by Tirupur in the year ending 2007. And the production from Tirupur for domestic needs stood at Rs.4000 Crores

Industry

Although Tirupur is a small city compared to Coimbatore, it is the centre of Tamil Nadu's cotton knitwear industry and successfully markets its products in India and overseas. It is one of the most fastest growing city in India in terms of Industry.[4] It is called the Knits Capital of India as it caters to famous brands and retailers from all over the world. Nearly every international knitwear brand in the world has a strong production share from Tirupur.
It has a wide range of factories which export all types of Knits fabrics and supply garments for Kids, Ladies, Men's garments - both underwear and tops. The city is known for its hosiery exports and provides employment for about 300,000 people.

Some of the world's largest retailers including C&A, Walmart, Switcher, Diesel, ARMY, Tommy Hilfiger, M&S, FILA, H&M, HTHP, Whale, Reebok, VALUE, PitStop, 100% import many textiles items and clothing from Tirupur. There are many export Houses in Tirupur successful and fast growing like Eastman Exports , PGC Industries-Prem Durai Exports (Prem Groups), RBR , SCM , SP , Poppys . A large market for export reject pieces also exists centered in the khaderpet locality close to the railway station.

Even though the city is very prosperous, the infrastructure is very minimal. The city grew very quickly due to the high demand for manufacturing for the popular clothing brands mostly in the U.S. and Europe. But the modern machinery used and the availability of skilled labour enabled this city to prosper and be competitive internationally. The lack of infrastructure facilities comparatively for the forigen exchange which the city brings is a big negative point to be noticed. The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) and other associateions are taking actions directly to get some sort of facilities done (like the third water scheem and NAP).

Tirupur is also known for its companies which have achieved major certificates and is showing an average growth of 40% per year since 1990.[5]
The association formed by the Exporters of tirupur (TEA) is one of the most successful association in India trying hard and been successful in helping the trade in tirupur.
New Tirupur is a small new town (Industrial Park) growing in tirupur formed and working as NAP by the exporters . Its an appropriate example for the future of Tirupur.

Landmarks

The landmark of Tirupur is the Noyyal river which divides the city into two halves, the north and the south, The railway bridge over railway station, Tirupur Kumaran memorial statue near railway station, Town hall, Corporation memorial pillar (with Globe on its top). The school jevabay higher.sec.school has the India's second largest number of students studying[citation needed] .It is remarkable that it is a school for girls.

Transport

The nearest international airport is at Coimbatore. Kumaran road is the busiest road in city while Avinashi road, Palladam road, Kangeyam road, Dharapuram road, Mangalam road, PN Road, Uthukuli road, College road are the arterial roads of the city. The business district is located near the old bus terminal area, but it is slowly expanding to the north. Tirupur also has a railway station and two bus terminals. Tirupur is well connected by trains to Coimbatore, Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Kochi, Mangalore, Nagercoil, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Vellore and Trivandrum. Most of the tourists spots in Kerala And Tamil Nadu are just two to three hours drive from Tirupur viz. Kodaikanal, Ooty, Coonoor, Pollachi Topslip, Neliyampathy, Valparai, Kothagiri and Palani.

Tirupur is well connected by moffusil bus services to Coimbatore, Erode, Mettupalayam, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Bangalore, Mysore, Kollegal, Ooty, Coonoor, Kothagiri, Gudalore, Sathiamangalam, Gobichettipalayam, Chennai, Trichy, Devakkottai, Ariyalur, Tanjore, Nagercoil, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Theni, Cumbum, Rameswaram, Tiruchendur, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Hosur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Palani, Dharapuram, Karur, Tiruvarur, Kodaikanal, Valparai, Podi, Tirupathy, Vellore, Palghat, Tiruchur and Guruvayur.

Tiruppur is well connected by air, rail & road.

Airport - Peelamedu Airport is 10 Km. from the City.

Flight Timings

Indian Airlines: Tel : +91 - 422 - 2573396. Indian Airlines Enquiry & reservations Tel : +91 - 422 - 2399821, 2399822, 2399833.Air India Enquiry & Reservations Tel : +91 - 422 - 2303933, 2300559 Jet Airways - Tel : +91 - 422 - 2212034, 2212036, 2212037

Railways

Train Timings

Trains to various places are accessible from the CoimbatoreJunction (Reservation Timings - 8 a.m to 9 p.m) and Podanur Junction railway stations.

Road Transport

State Transport Corporation's Interstate Express buses are available from the Central Bus Stands situated at Gandhipuram.

Hospitals
Phone Number (+91- 421)In Tirupur

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  A.G. Hospital --2702666
  
• Balakumar Nursing Home--2721020
  
• Chandar Nursing Hom--2475022
  
• D.S.K. Hospital--2421350
  
• E.S.I. Hospital--2720200
  
• Eswaran Poly clinic--2740560
  
• Ganapathy Nursing Home--2422246
  
• Kannan Nursing Home--2476888
  
• Kiruthika Hospital--2746466
  
• Dr. Kitchappan Hospital--2742466
  
• N.S.K. Hospital--2713700
  
• Priya Poly Clinic-- 2742466
  
• Roopa Nursing Home--2721405
  
• S.R. Nursing Home--2720456
  
• Sakthi Hospital--2702155
  
• Sankara Hospital--2740471
  
• Seetha Lakshmi Nursing Home--2476255
  
• Sri Kumar Nusing Home--2745656
  
• Sundaram Nursing Home--2422998
  
• Tamilnadu Hospitals--2705042
  
• Tirupur Govt. Hospital --2421201
  
• Tirupur Medical Foundation--2702766
  
• Uma Clinic--2712501