Athur, Thoothukudi

Authoor is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Demographics

, according to the India census, Authoor has a population of 14,470. 50% of the population is male, while 50% is female. Authoor has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 82% and female literacy is 76%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Agriculture, water and natural resources

Many of the people of Authoor are farmers of betel leaf, banana and rice. The quality of betel leaf from Authoor is famous for its quality in Tamil Nadu. Authoor is also famous for the Thamirabarani river surrounding the town. The river provides a majority of the water used for irrigation in and around the area.
Authoor is a green town, surrounded by rice paddies and banana trees. The Thamirabarani River flows through the area, forming a big lake on one end. This makes the town a major attraction.

Geographical indication

Authoor Vetrilai was awarded the Geographical Indication status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry, under the Union Government of India, on 31 March 2023 which is valid up to 10 November 2030.
Authoor Vattara Vetrilai Viyasayigal Sangam from Authoor, proposed the GI registration of 'Authoor Vetrilai'. After filing the application in November 2020, the Betel leaf was granted the GI tag in 2023 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Authoor Vetrilai" exclusive to the Betel leaf cultivated in the region. It thus became the first Betel leaf variety from Tamil Nadu and the 53rd type of goods from Tamil Nadu to earn the GI tag.
The prestigious GI tag, awarded by the GI registry, certifies that a product possesses distinct qualities, adheres to traditional production methods, and has earned a reputation rooted in its geographical origin.

Temples

Thousand-year-old Sri Somanatha temple is situated at Authoor
Iyyappan temple at the end of palayagramam
Nalla pillaiyar kovil at Authoor
Sri Mutharamman kovil, pettai street famous temple in north authoor, Sri Santhana Mari amman temple at authoor
Mohaideen Jumma Masjit South Authoor 1. km

Nearest Temples

Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is the second of the Arupadai Vedu at tiruchendur
Sri Kailashanathar temple Sernthapoomangalam
Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal Temple srivaikudam
Kulasekaranpatinam, a village 30 km away, is known for its Dasara festival. The village has the only temple where Mutharamman is shown with his consort

Education

Schools

Sri Ganesar Higher Secondary School, Panicka nadar kudieruppu
Al Madrasatul Abbasiya Arabic School South Authoor
Govt Higher Secondary School Authoor
Panchayat Union Middle School South Authoor
Shanmuga Nadar Middle School, Authoor

Nearest schools

Kanchi Sankara Matriculation School, West Tiruchendur
Kamalavathi Higher Secondary School, Sahupuram
Pearl Public School CBSE, Arumuganeri
Lk Higher Secondary School, Kayalpatnam
Kayalpatinam Arumuganeri Higher Secondary School
Central Higher Secondary School, Kayalpantnam
St. Antony's Higher Secondary School, Pazhaiyakayal

Nearest Colleges

Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur
Government Medical College, Tuticorin
wavoo wajeeha women's college of arts & science
Dr.G.U.Pope College of Engineering, Sawyerpuram
Holycross Engineering College, Tannuthu
Chandy College of Engineering, Mullakadu
Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Tiruchendur
Govindammal Aditanar College for Women, Tiruchendur
Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education, Tiruchendur
Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar Teacher Training Institute, Tiruchendur
Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education, Tiruchendur
V.O.C Arts and Science College Tuticorin

Transport services

Airway:

Domestic Airport, Vagaikullam

Railway:

Arumuganeri railway station
Tuticorin railway station

Seaway:

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin