HISTORY OF MOHANUR TOWN

 

  • In the history of Mohanur, at first it is called as “Mugavanur” because it is situated in West of Chola Region and so it seems to be a face of Chola Region. Mugavan (face) + Urr (Town) = Mugavanur. Later it becomes “Mohanur “ and still possess the same. The songs of the Kongu Region are the proof of this town. In “Moover Devaram” the bank of river Cauvery of this town is stated beautifully as “Kongu Thenkumari”. Because of the river Cauvery the land is so fertile. Agriculture is the backbone of this town.
  • The main cultivation of crops are Paddy, Sugarcane, Plantain, Green Petal and Korai crops. These things are sent to various places not only in Tamil Nadu but also to Karnataka, Andhra and other North Indian Cities. This town is roughly 3 square K.M.
  • In this town the founder of “kalkandu” Newspaper, Tamilvanan lived here and “Siledai Chittar”, ayya K.V.Jaganathan was grown up here. Also the famous “Namakkal Kavignar V.Ramalingam” was born here who called as ‘Sudhesikavi’ is a glory of this town.

Demographics of Mohanur

  • As per the Indian Census report published in 2001 states that Mohanur had a population of 12,468. Males and females comprises of an equal proportion of the population. In Mohanur, 9% of the population is less than six years of age.
  • The average literacy rate of Mohanur is 74%, which is higher than the national average literacy rate, which is 59.5%. To be specific, the male literacy rate is 81% and the female literacy rate is 66%. A major landmark of the town is the Asalla Deepeshwarar Temple.
  • Mohanur is a town with many schools and a college. There is a police station for the nearby villages. It also has many hospitals. The broad gauge railway line from Salem to Karur passes through this place.

Town Administration

  • Mohanur Town Panchayat was constituted on 1961 as Ist Grade Town Panchayat and further it was upgraded to Selection Grade from 1983 and functioning as such till date. The extent of the Town Panchayat is 3.00 Sq.K.M. The population of the Town Panchayat is 16313 as per 2011 census, consisting 7992 men and 8321 women.
  • The town was delimited to 15 Administration wards. The Urban local Body elections were held on 19.10.2011 for the posts of Chairman and 15 wards Town Panchayat Councillors.