What is special in Vellore?
Historic Vellore Fort, Government Museum, Science Park, Vainu Bappu Observatory, Amirthi Zoological Park, Religious Places like Jalakandeswarar Temple, Srilakshmi Golden Temple, Big Mosque & St. John’s Church and Yelagiri Hill station are the among top tourist attractions in and around Vellore.
What is the old name of Vellore?
North Arcot Ambedkar District was renamed Vellore District in 1996.
Is Vellore a good city?
Vellore is one of the most scenic cities in South India, it is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, more precisely on the banks of the river Palar.
Is Vellore a metro city?
Vellore city is governed by Municipal Corporation and is situated in Vellore Urban Region. The total population of Vellore UA/Metropolitan region is 484,690….Vellore Population 2011 Table.
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Government | Urban Agglomeration |
| UA Type | Class I UAs/Towns |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
Who is Collector of Vellore?
Thiru. P.Kumaravel Pandian I.A.S.
District Administration
| Name | Designation | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Thiru. P.Kumaravel Pandian I.A.S., | District Collector | 0416-2252345 |
| Thiru.S.Rajesh Kannan I.P.S | Superintendent of Police | 0416-2256802 |
| Thiru. K. Ramamoorthy | District Revenue Officer | 0416-2253502 |
| Thirumathi.K.Aarthy M.A | Joint Director/ Project Director, DRDA | 0416-2253177 |
Who ruled Vellore?
Vellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India built by Vijayanagara kings….
| Vellore Fort | |
|---|---|
| Events | Vellore Mutiny |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Vijayanagara Empire, Nawabs of Arcot, Maratha Empire, British India |
How can I become a collector?
To become a collector, a candidate has to clear the CSE (Civil Services Examination) exam conducted at the national level by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Successful candidate in this exam is called for Interview.
What is the meaning of Vellore?
Vellore. / (vəˈlɔː) / noun. a town in SE India, in NE Tamil Nadu: medical centre.