Vilandhai is a village nearer to Andimadam in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, India. Vilandhai is divided into Vilandhai-North and Vilandhai-South.

Vilandhai
village
Vilandhai is located in Tamil Nadu
Vilandhai
Vilandhai
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Vilandhai is located in India
Vilandhai
Vilandhai
Vilandhai (India)
Coordinates: 11°19′36.22″N 79°23′8.07″E / 11.3267278°N 79.3855750°E / 11.3267278; 79.3855750
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictAriyalur
Population
 (2001)
 • Total11,675
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Nearest cityAndimadam
Sex ratio1.009 /

Etymology edit

The Bilva trees were surrounding the Lord Agatheswarar temple, so the place was called Vilandhai.

 
Lord Agatheswarar Temple in Andimadam-621801

Demographics edit

As per the 2001 census, Vilandhai-South had a total population of 9663 with 4855 males and 4808 females, while Vilandhai-North had a total population of 2012 with 1009 males and 1003 females.

The main occupation of the residents is weaving.

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