Villupuram Pincodes

Viluppuram, also known as Villupuram, Vizhuppuram, or Viluppuram Municipality serves as the district’s administrative center. 45 kilometers (28 mi) north west of Cuddalore null and 61 kilometers (38 mi) southwest of Tiruvannamalai The town is traversed by National Highway 45 and functions as a significant railway junction. One important source of revenue is agriculture. Viluppuram’s population was 96,253, according to data from the Government of India’s 2011 census, while the town’s literacy rate was reported as 90.16%.

History

Shivaji captured the Gingee region in 1677 with the help of the Golkonda army. Both the English and the French acquired colonies in South Arcot later in the 18th century. The entire territory was turned into a battlefield during the Anglo-French struggle. The East India Company eventually gained control over the whole region. It was ruled by the British till 1947, when India gained its independence. The current district was a part of the broader South Arcot District, which had its headquarters at Cuddalore, after independence.

Geography

Vizhuppuram is situated in the far southeast of India at 11° 56′ N 79° 29′ E. It is 160 km south of Chennai, 160 km north of Trichy, 177 km east of Salem, 45 km north west of Cuddalore, and 40 km west of Pondicherry. Vizhuppuram shares the Bay of Bengal coastline with these locations. The region is home to gneiss-like metamorphic rocks that were created by heat and pressure. Additionally, sedimentary rocks, which are layers of particles that settled during various geological periods, can be divided into three main types.

Climate

Because Viluppuram is landlocked, the town has hot, muggy weather most of the time. Rainfall is dependent on the monsoon from July to December. Summertime temperatures can reach 40 °C (104 °F), which is extremely hot. The moderate wintertime temperatures range from 30 to 35 °C (86 to 95 °F). The climate in Viluppuram is tropical. In Viluppuram, winter precipitation is significantly less than summer precipitation. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification assigns this climate an Aw/As rating.

Administration

Politically, Viluppuram is a part of the constituencies for the Vizhuppuram State Assembly and Lok Sabha. Founded in 1919, the municipality saw upgrades to become a selection grade municipality in 1988, a first grade municipality in 1973, and a second grade municipality in 1953. There are 42 wards in the town. The town’s residents elect the chairperson to lead the 42 ward councilors that make up the municipal council.