Kannanurpalayam

Kannanurpalayam, also known as Kannanur or simply K.Palayam, is a small village in Thuraiyur, Tiruchirapalli District, Tamil Nadu, India. It has a population of nearly 5,000 people.

Location

Kannanurpalayam is situated on the banks of the Ayyaru or Alyaru River. The Ayyaru starts in the Kolli hills. Kannanurpalayam is surrounded by Kannanur, Velayadhum Palayam, Thevarappam Patti, and Ponnusangam Patti.

Economy

The main industry of Kannanur is agriculture. The Alyar or Ayyaru river aids in irrigation. There are also drivers, engineers, doctors, teachers, and privately owned businesses.

Education

Kannanur Palayam has an education ratio of 70%. The Government School in Kannanurpalayam offers education up to 8th standard.

Colleges

Imayam College of Arts & Science, Kannanur. Jayaram College of Engineering,Thuraiyur.

Culture

Festivals are celebrated frequently throughout the year. In January they celebrate Pongal, in March they celebrate Kaman Festival, and in April or May, they celebrate Mariyamman Thiruvila.

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