ParamathiVelur is a town, in the ParamathiVelur Taluk of Namakkal District, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Velur is located at 1006N 7615E / 10.1N 76.25E / 10.1; 76.25. It has an average elevation of 170metres (794feet). As of 2001 India census, Velur had a population of 18,393. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Velur has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%. In Velur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. Velur is located at the bank of River Cauvery. Tamil is the primary language used here. National Highway 7 runs through this town. This town belongs to the Kongu Naadu region. Agriculture is main business. Other businesses are automobile,textiles, milk products, real estate and education trusts.poultry is the main business.lorry owning is also a main business. The main crops cultivated here are Sugarcane, Coconut, Banana, Korrai, yam, Betel-Leaves,...
