31-515: Melvisharam is a town in Ranipet district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . It is 7 kilometres from Ranipet , 5 km from historic town of Arcot and 17 km from Vellore city. The Municipality of Melvisharam was constituted in the year 1951 as 1st Grade Town Panchayat and was subsequently upgraded as IIIrd Grade Municipality from 1.10.2005 The town has 21 Municipal wards. As of 2011,
62-459: A factory in 2010 for the purpose of delivering fuel tank systems to local automobile manufacturers such as Toyota and Hyundai. Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. a large Petrochemical unit is one of the largest manufacturers of Phthalic Anhydride and Food Acidulants in Asia, and employs around 2000 people in and around Ranipet. Arcot is the principal market for the surrounding agricultural area. It also has
93-476: A suburb of Ranipet. Ranipet houses AH Group And KH Group of companies. Nearly 400 small and medium leather units are placed in Ranipet. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) , is an Indian state-owned integrated power plant equipment manufacturing company. Its Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) is located in Ranipet . BHEL Ranipet has performed exceedingly well according to its executive director, as it has won
124-404: A viable local weaving industry, and groundnut oil industry. Arcot is most famous for edible oil production, mainly focusing on groundnut and gingelly oil production. A number of oil expellers are available in and around Arcot. Certain caste of people are more dominant and involved in this edible oil business. Walajapet was used for business purpose and one of the biggest trade centres during
155-588: Is also available towards Chennai. The second-biggest Food Corporation of India (FCI) godown is located at Arakkonam. It is used to store all types of food grains for a long periods. Transport is also available by road to all major cities and towns. The runway at the INS Rajali , a naval air force of the Indian Navy in Arakkonam is 4,500 metres in length, making it the second-longest air force runway in
186-547: Is an India-based company engaged in manufacturing, distribution and sale of tires for various kinds of vehicles ranging from helicopters to automobiles is located at Arakkonam . Arakkonam Junction railway station is the largest railway junction in Ranipet district. It is located at the intersection of the Chennai–Bangalore line and the Guntakal–Chennai line , which is part of Mumbai–Chennai line. Arakkonam has one of
217-405: Is concentrated at Thoppai street, Annaicut Road, Bazaar street, Thirumalai Street. There is a daily market available in this town. Ranipet was once glorified as fast developing industrial zone, but faced economic depression. Ranipet indirectly suffered from Great Recession 2008 as leather business and exports cater to Western Developed nations. A special economic zone is established at Nellikuppam,
248-400: Is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu , India, formed by trifurcating Vellore district . The Government of Tamil Nadu announced its proposal on 15 August 2019, together with Tirupattur district , and it was officially declared on 28 November 2019 by Tamil Nadu Government. The town of Ranipet is the district headquarters. The district shares borders with districts of Vellore on
279-416: Is predominant towards south west in the whole of the year. However, during summer it is from south west to north east. The taluk has fairly healthy climate. The study area has distinctly high temperature in hot months and cold weather is for a short duration. The climatic seasons are generally classified as follows: The main maximum temperature during summer normal occurs in the month of May and June while
310-999: Is the sitting chairman, S. Gulzar Ahmed is the sitting Vice Chairman, R. Gandhi is the sitting MLA and Jagathrakshakan is sitting Member of Parliament from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).Melvisharam consists of more than 50 leather tanning and manufacturing industries Melvisharam is part of Ranipet Assembly Constituency. Ranipet assembly constituency is part of Arakkonam (Lok Sabha constituency) . "'H. MOHAMMED HUSSAIN, DHM., ADHM., IATA Indian Union Muslim League, State General Committee Member, Muslim Youth League District President, Executive Member of NWA, Treasurer join Action Committee, Islamic Federation of Tamil Nadu, Ranipet District ln charge A. Abdul Matheen MBA District Secretary IMMK Ranipet Dist & Founder Islamic Youth Welfare Association Melvisharam Arabic Colleges: Arabic School: Deeniyat Institute: Social activity: Ranipet district Ranipet district
341-560: The Constitution of India in 1950, the Madras State was formed, which was further reorganized in 1953 and 1956. After the reorganization of Indian states in 1956 , the state had 13 re-organized districts, which were further divided later over the years. Between 1960 and 1980, three additional districts were formed. In the late eighties, five more districts were bifurcated from existing districts. Ten more districts were formed in
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#1732780817337372-875: The Indian Independence on 15 August 1947, the Madras Presidency became the Madras Province of the Dominion of India . The princely state of Pudukottai acceded to the Indian Union on 4 March 1948 and was made as a part of the Trichinopoly district. When the new Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950, the Madras Province became the Madras State of the Republic of India . The Madras State included most of
403-420: The 'Best Productive Unit' trophy from among all the units of BHEL in 2012. This plant has clocked a turnover of 4,210 crores, with shop production crossing the 100,000- tonne benchmark, also registering a profit before tax of 1,260 crores for the 2012 financial year. It has so far obtained 21 patents and 46 copyrights. BHEL-Boiler Auxiliaries Plant, Ranipet is installing a 5 MW solar power plant which will cover
434-557: The Indian Subcontinent. It is also Asia's second-biggest Naval Training Centre. Many official buildings in Arakkonam were built during the British era. An underpass beneath the railway connects Arakkonam and Kanchipuram and is one of the city's oldest structures. It was built with lime mortar and stones. Districts of Tamil Nadu The Indian state of Tamil Nadu is divided into 38 districts . Districts are
465-564: The biggest workshop for Southern Railway, known as the "Engineering Workshop" (EWS) which has many employees serving the Indian Railways in various process related with fabrication and processing of various metal components for the railways. Most of the machines in these workshops are a century old and some of them are working. It also has an electric locomotive shed, known as the "Electric Loco Shed" (ELS). WAG-5 and WAP-4 locomotives are maintained here. Suburban electric train facility
496-792: The country. EID Parry also produces confectioneries in other locations. After the acquisition of the company Johnson & Pedder, EID Parry produced Ballerina ceramic designs in India. Most residents, several decades ago, worked for EID Parry before the expansion of Sipcot Industrial complex and arrival of Central Government-aided engineering unit such as BHEL. World's first diesel tractor manufacturing Italian company SAME DEUTZ-FAHR India (P) limited (SDFI) located at Sipcot industrial complex. They manufacture tractors and engines for export and domestic market, ranging from 35 hp to 80 hp tractor with advanced technology. The French company Plastic Omnium and world No.1 fuel systems manufacturer established
527-422: The economy. According to 2011 census , Melvisharam had a population of 44,786 with a sex-ratio of 977 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. A total of 5,508 were under the age of six, constituting 2,874 males and 2,634 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 8.99% and .03% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 73.23%, compared to
558-659: The entire energy needs of the plant, also entering into an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries , Japan to manufacture and supply a flue gas desulphurisation system meant for removal of sulphur dioxide from flue gases. ArcelorMittal Dhamm Processing Private Limited is a joint venture firm between the world's largest steel producing firm ArcelorMittal and Mumbai based Dhamm Steel for manufacturing steel components at an estimated cost of 100-crores at Ranipet . It manufactures finished steel components for earth moving equipment manufacturers, construction and power industries. MRF Limited (formerly Madras Rubber Factory Ltd)
589-461: The major administrative divisions of a state and are further sub-divided into smaller taluks . During the British Raj , 12 districts of the erstwhile Madras Presidency had their boundaries within the present-day Tamil Nadu. Post the Indian Independence in 1947 and the political intergration , the Madras Province inherited parts of the earlier Madras Presidency. Following the adoption of
620-476: The major lifeline for the town. One of the oldest companies in Ranipet that was formed in the early 19th century is EID Parry, named after Thomas Parry, who sailed to India and started a merchant business in India. The branch of EID Parry located in Ranipet is one of the largest ceramic plants in South India. In addition to Ceramics, the company also produces fertilizers in this location sold to farmers around
651-555: The minimum temperature in winter occurs in January. The north –east monsoon gives most of the rains. The average rainfall for a year is found to be 996.76 mm. The maximum rainfall occurs during the month of September and October due to north-east monsoon. The leather industries dominate the economy of Melvisharam. Its part of Ranipet Urban Agglomeration which is known for large manufacturing of leather products. Companies like K.H. Group , A.H. Group & T.M.A.R mainly dominate
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#1732780817337682-402: The national average of 72.99%. The town had a total of : 8906 households. There were a total of 15,753 workers, comprising 50 cultivators, 114 main agricultural labourers, 3,299 in house hold industries, 10,830 other workers, 1,460 marginal workers, 16 marginal cultivators, 37 marginal agricultural labourers, 235 marginal workers in household industries and 1,172 other marginal workers. As per
713-555: The nineties, taking the total count to 30. Three new districts were bifurcated in the 2000s. In 2019-20, five more districts were formed for a total of 38 districts. During the British Raj , the Madras Presidency was made up of 26 districts , 12 of which were part of the boundaries of the present-day Tamil Nadu, namely, Chingleput , Coimbatore , Nilgiris , North Arcot , Madras , Madura , Ramnad , Salem, South Arcot , Tanjore , Tinnevely , and Trichinopoly . After
744-568: The population. The majority of Muslims and Christians live in the urban areas of the district. Languages of Ranipet district (2011) Tamil is the majority language, spoken by 85.95% of the population. Telugu is spoken by 6.75%, while Urdu is spoken by 6.01%. Some of the SIDCO and SIPCOT industrial parks are located in Ranipet and vital to its economy. Clusters of leather factories are also located in Ranipet . The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited ( SIPCOT ),
775-538: The present-day Tamil Nadu , Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of the present-day Andhra Pradesh , the Malabar region of the present-day Kerala , Bellary and South Canara districts of the present-day Karnataka . The Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions were separated to form the new Andhra State in 1953. As a result of the re-organization of states in 1956, South Canara and Bellary districts were merged with Mysore State , which became Karnataka and
806-586: The religious census of 2011, Melvisharam (M) had 76.12% Muslims , 22.97% Hindus , 0.77% Christians , 0.0% Sikhs , 0.0% Buddhists , 0.0% Jains , 0.12% following other religions and 0.0% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference. According to the Survey taken by the Locals. The town has around 60,000 of the population in 2019. The Muslim population of the town is dominated by Urdu Muslims who are mainly engaged in leather industry S. T. Ameen
837-654: The time of British rule . Walajapet is one of the oldest town in the North Arcot Region. It is famous for silk weaving and has a nickname, " Walajapet -The Silk City". It is situated in the belt of the Ranipet SIPCOT Industrial Complex as a public limited company wholly owned by the Government. Walajapet is one of the noted centre for the production of silk weaving and bamboo furniture making centre. The commercial activities
868-412: The time of the 2011 census, Ranipet district had a population of 1,210,277. Ranipet district has a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1000 males. 39.97% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 23.63% and 0.9% of the population respectively. Hindus are the majority community in the district, with 90% population share. Muslims are around 7% while Christians are 2% of
899-557: The town had a population of 44,786. The seasonal river Palar flows on the north side of the town. Almost whole of the Melvisharam consists of flat terrain. The general slope is towards south east and the small streams that rise in Vellore hills situated in the west eventually fall into Palar river. The topography of Melvisharam town in plain and is situated at an altitude of 175.86 metres above mean sea level. The wind direction
930-656: The west, Kanchipuram on the east, Tiruvannamalai on the south and Thiruvallur on the northeast. River Palar passes along the district bordering Ranipet and Arcot towns. The largest taluk and town in the district is Arakkonam . Ranipet Revenue Division : Kalavai , Arcot , Walajapet , Sholinghur Arakkonam Revenue Division : Nemili , Arakkonam Proposed Taluks: Ranipet , Melvisharam , Timiri , Kaveripakkam Proposed Municipalities: Nemili Proposed Municipal Corporations: Ranipet, Arakkonam Proposed Town Panchayats: Sembedu , Tirumalpur , Narasingapuram , Thagarakuppam , Tajpura , Navlock Garden At
961-570: Was formed in 1971 to promote industrial growth in the state and to advance term loans to medium and large industries. The SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Ranipet Phase I, is located at Mukundarayapuram. Phase II and Phase III are spread over an area of 730 acres and are located in Ranipet . There are a number of large- and medium-scale leather industries making both finished leather and leather articles such as shoes and garments for export. There are other small-scale industries in Ranipet, mostly engaged in chemical, leather and tool making. These industries are