Olaiyur is a Village Panchayat at Udayarpalayam taluk of Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Olaiyur
village
Olaiyur is located in Tamil Nadu
Olaiyur
Olaiyur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Olaiyur is located in India
Olaiyur
Olaiyur
Olaiyur (India)
Coordinates: 10°47′N 78°41′E / 10.78°N 78.68°E / 10.78; 78.68
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictAriyalur
Population
 (2001)
 • Total2,717
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
608901
Vehicle registrationTN-
Nearest cityVriddhachalam
Sex ratio1002 /
Literacy65.00%
Avg. summer temperature38–22 °C (100–72 °F)
Avg. winter temperature30–17 °C (86–63 °F)

Geography edit

Olaiyur is located at Ariyalur District. It has an average elevation of 45 m (148 ft).

Demographics edit

As per the 2001 census, Olaiyur had a total population of 2717 with 1357 males and 1360 females.[1]

Climate edit

The climate is cool and hot, rainy during September–November. Temperatures during the summer reach maximum 38 and minimum of 22 degrees Celsius. Winter temperatures range between 30 and 17 degrees Celsius.

Occupation edit

More than 90% people are depending on Agriculture directly or indirectly. Olaiyur is the major sugarcane producing village in the District.

This village has excellent literacy rate. Cashew nuts are major products next to sugarcane.

Education edit

This village hosts a Government Higher Education School, which is one of the primitive school in the locality. Now there are 3 schools in the village.

Facilities edit

The village hosts Post office, TNEB Sub Station but lacks a primary health centre.

References edit