About Mohanur

Mohanur is a Town panchayat in the Namakkal district of the Indian state Tamil Nadu. The Mohanur Panchyat Union includes Mohanur Town, Pettapalayam, Manappalli, Kumarapalayam, Sengappalli, Ediyar, Perumandam Palayam, Ariyur, Aniyapuram, and Valayapatti. It is linked to Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Erode, and Karur by Road. Mohanur is a town panchyat situated at the southern most part of Namakkal district, on the bank of river Cauvery. It is located at 1105N 7810E / 11.08N 78.17E / 11.08; 78.17. It has an average elevation (MSL) of 143metres (469feet). Located near Namakkal (18km) and Karur (13km), the special feature of Mohanur is that it is the only place where the river Cauvery runs from north to south. It is also famous for historic temples which are visited by lakhs of Hindus from all over the state. The Salem Co-Operative sugar mill is located in Mohanur. Navaladiyan Kovil which is located in the border of Mohanur and Kumaripalayam. As of 2001 India census, Mohanur had a...