Pongalur
Pongalur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Pongaloor | |
| Coordinates: 10°58′14.7″N 77°22′10.7″E / 10.970750°N 77.369639°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Tiruppur |
| Taluk | Palladam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Panchayat |
| • Body | Pongalur block |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,688 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 641667 |
| STD Code | 04258 |
| Website | tiruppur |
Pongalur is a small town located in Palladam Taluk of Tiruppur district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located along the Coimbatore - Trichy National highway and headquarters the Pongalur block. It is located 10 km from Palladam, 22 km from Kangeyam, 35 km from Dharapuram and 20 km from district headquarter Tiruppur and 50 km from Coimbatore. It is known for its famous Varadharaja perumal Temple.