Vairichettipalayam is a Township and Tourist place in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 70 km north of Namakkal, 55 km west of Kollimalai, and 5 km away from the state capital, Chennai.[1]

Vairichettipalayam
வைரிசெட்டிபாளையம்
Vairinagar
Kollimalai
Kollimalai
Vairichettipalayam is located in Tamil Nadu
Vairichettipalayam
Vairichettipalayam
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Vairichettipalayam is located in India
Vairichettipalayam
Vairichettipalayam
Vairichettipalayam (India)
Coordinates: 11°16′N 78°31′E / 11.27°N 78.52°E / 11.27; 78.52
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionMazhanadu
DistrictTiruchirappalli
TalukThuraiyur
Government
 • TypeLocal self-government
 • BodySpecial panchayat village
Area
 • Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
 • RankA great
Elevation
194 m (636 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,281
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
621012
Area code91 - 04327
Vehicle registrationTN-48
Websitevairichettipalayam%20village.com

Government and politics edit

Thuraiyur (state assembly constituency) is a separate assembly constituency falling under Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency).

Transport edit

Thuraiyur is well connected by road to cities like: Trichy, Namakkal, Musiri, Thuraiyur, Kollimalai, kulithalai, Thammampatti and Thathaiyangarpet. In addition to the main bus routes, mini buses play an important role in connecting villages within the hinterland. The nearest railway station is located in Trichy and Namakkal. The nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport which offers international and domestic flights, and Madhurai International Airport. It has a separate Regional Transport Unit Office Numbered as TN-48-Z-****. It has a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) depot under the Thiruchirappali Division.

References edit

  1. ^ "Vairichettipalayam". Population finder (put "Vairichettipalayam" in the lower search box and select "Small town"). Retrieved 11 March 2023.