Walajapet

Walajapet is a town in Tamil Nadu state of southern India. It is located at 12° 55' 48" North, 79° 22' 48" East.

Strategically located on the Palar River on the route between Chennai (Madras) and Bangalore. By bus, this town can be reached in 3 hours from Chennai (Madras). It is well connected both by road and railways.

This town, located in the Vellore District, is considered to be the First Taluk of Tamil Nadu, believed to be formed in 1866. Former President [Dr. Radha Krishnan] (1888 - 1975) has studied in the Govt. Higher Secondary School of Walajapet that has celebrated its centenary a decade ago.

Facts

Taluk : Walajapet
District : Vellore
State : Tamil Nadu
MLA Constituency : Ranipet
MP Constituency : Arakkonam
STD Code : 04172
PIN Code : 632513
Neighbouring Towns : Arcot, Arani, Arakkonam, Cheyyar, Kanchipuram, Kaveripakkam, Melvisharam, Ranipet, Sholingur, Vellore

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