Pernambut


Pernambut is a town and municipality located in the Vellore district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It serves as a regional headquarters and is known for its leather tanning industry, earning it the nickname "Leather City" of Tamil Nadu.

Religion

Pernambut is a multicultural town where people of various religions live harmoniously.
  • Islam: Major Muslim places of worship in Pernambut include Chowk Masjid, Jamiya Masjid, Nawab Daryakhan Masjid, Park Masjid, Road Masjid-e-Ahle Hadees, New Masjid-e-Ahle Hadees, Small Masjid-e-Ahle Hadees, Masjid-e-Istiqamath, Ahle Hadees Forquan Masjid, Masjid-e-Hassaniya Ahle Hadees, Ahle Hadees Jamiya Masjid, Masjid-e-Shekul Hadees, Masjid Umar, Masjid-e-Fazal, and several others.
  • Hinduism: Prominent Hindu temples in Pernambut include Gangai Amman Kovil, Sivan Kovil, Anjaneyar Kovil, Krishnar Kovil, Vinayagar Kovil, and Venkatesa Perumal Temple.
  • Christianity: Notable Christian churches in the town include St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Church of God.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Pernampattu had a population of 51,271, with a sex ratio of 1,028 females for every 1,000 males — much above the national average of 929.
A total of 6,866 were under the age of six, consisting of 3,452 males and 3,414 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 23.57% and 0.02% of the population respectively.
The average literacy rate of the town was 68.94%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The town had a total of 10,450 households.
There were 16,523 workers in total — 62 cultivators, 103 main agricultural labourers, 1,602 in household industries, 12,838 in other occupations, and 1,918 marginal workers.
Pernambut is a multicultural town with people from all major religions. According to the 2011 Census, the population comprised 61.56% Muslims, 36.44% Hindus, 1.72% Christians, 0.02% Sikhs, 0.0% Buddhists, 0.10% Jains, and 0.15% belonging to other religions. A very small percentage of the population did not specify their religion.

Climate

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Economy and culture

The economy is dependent on the leather industries, glue factories, as well as beedi factories where many locals work.
The town houses leather tanning and manufacturing facilities and is a leading cluster for the export of finished leather and leather-related products.
Pernambut is also known for its Unani medicine.
Ramadan and Eid al-Adha festivals are celebrated by Muslims, Diwali and Pongal by Hindus, and Easter and Christmas by Christians.
Paddy, bananas, coconuts, groundnuts, corn, soya, and vegetables are cultivated here.

Transport

The town has transport facilities in all directions, with major National Highways passing through Pernambut. NH 75 connects Mangalore, Bangalore, and Vellore. State Highways, major district roads, and village roads provide access to nearby important towns such as Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Gudiyatham, Pallikonda, and Vellore. It also connects to the metro cities of Chennai and Bangalore.
The nearest international airports are Chennai International Airport and Bengaluru International Airport.
Distance between major towns and Pernambut:
S.NoTown/CityDistance
1Chennai190
2Bangalore180
3Hosur142
4Vellore45
5Vaniyambadi32
6V.Kota36
7Gudiyatham18
8Pallikonda28
9Oomerabad10
10Ambur19
11Delhi2259
12Jammu2831
13Agra2028
14Jaipur2219
15Kolkata1755
16Mumbai1167
17Kanyakumari660
18Ooty412
19Munnar472
20Mysore351