Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Veeravanallur had a population of 19,681. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Veeravanallur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 69%. In Veeravanallur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. Bhoominatha swamy temple is famous here. The Cannadian canal runs across it.Veeravanallur has a number of Tanks and ponds which was extensively used for Irrigation in those days. It has one Govt.Hr.Sec.School named as Bharathiar Govt.Hr.Sec.School. Veeravanallur is surrounded by canndaian canal and Tamirabarani River, so this village is always cool and green.It also had a significant presence of wild animals in nearby forests, which in course of time disappeared due to extensive deforestation. Pattamadai, which is famous for Pai(Silk mat) is a few kilometres from Veeravanallur.
The Tamil words of this village "veera" stands for "courage" and "nallur" corresponds to "Good town". Nearby villages Thirupudaimaruthur, Arikesavanallur.
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