Namakkal is a historic town dating back to atleast the 9th century. The name Namakkal derives from Namagiri, which is the name of the single rock formation at the center of the city. The rock is enormous 65 meters high and more than kilometer in circumstance. Over this massive rock is a fort. It is called Tippu Sultan's fort. The Hindu sculptures in front of the gate and the hindhu temple inside, which was built by Nayakkar Family. Gandhiji held a public meeting in 1933 at Namakkal under the slope of Namakkal rock. It also falls in the region of Kongu Nadu.
Namakkal was ruled by Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas and Pallavas at different times. It also has been under the control of self and autonomous rulers for atleast a century. It is one of the few places in Tamilnadu that has not been affected by famine and wars seriously.
Kolli hills was ruled by the king Valvil Ori, one of the seven kings of the sangam age. A statue for him is located at semmedu at a distance of 65 Kilometers from Namakkal. Lord Murugan is supposed to have visited kollihills and a evidence is a t belukurichi, 24 Kilometers from Namakkal on the way to Rasipuram.
Namakkal Economy
TRANSPORT CITY - EGG CITY - EDUCATIONAL CITY were the other names of Namakkal city.The Economy of the district was primarily agricultural, but today it has now changed its occupation to goods transport, poultry and Educational Institutions. Numerous lorry body building units were spread around the city and biggest transport city in India.
More than 3 Crore eggs were produced per day in Namakkal Zone, the Second largest poultry industry area in India.
Over 50,000 vehicle population in different categories like body trucks, long platform trailors, :PG tankers, cement bulkers and the largest road transport industry in India is baed in Namakkal.
Rockfort in the city is a most popular tourist destination, the Anjaneyar temple has a very large Anjaneyar statue and two cave temple Narasimma Temple and Ranganatha Temple were most popular.
Numerous Educational Institutions - Namakkal consistently produces top ranking students in Tamilnadu state Board Higher Secondary Examinations, and the State Professional Courses entrance examinations to medical, engineering and other professional courses and colleges.
Sago Factories are a Predominant agriculture based industry around Namakkal City.
Kolli hills, situated in Namakkal district, is a popular hill station and a tourist destination.
Focus of Namakkal Fiesta 2011
Namakkal Fiesta 2011 focussing the industries including Transport, Automobile, Poultry, Lifestyle, Petroleum, Chemicals, Insurance, Finance, Banking, Engineering, Emission Control, Water Purification, Home Appliances, Textile, Information Technology, Media, Communication, Computer, Photographic, Audio - Video, Audio - Visual, Consumer Durables, Realtors, Property Developers, Paints, Construction, Materials, Education, Manpower Agencies, Printing, Packing, Publication, Agri, Biotech, Medical, Security Systems, Service Providers, Infotainment, Entertainment and much more...Participants
More than 200 Indoor, 50 Semi Indoor along with 10 Out Door Participants were giving the product portfoilo.Seminars with latest trends in current industry and workshops lead by the leading technicians on everyday.
Visitors
More than 2 lakh visitors are expected including 80% of the business class due to the nativity of Namakkal business circle.Various parts of Tamilnadu with the major share of Tiruchengode, Sankari, Bhavani, Komarapalayam, Trichy, Dindigul, Madurai, Erode, Salem, Karur, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Palani, Tiruppur and Coimbatore were expected to visit.
Specially organised infotainment and Entertainment shows, plays and other to attract.
Advertised in all medias in National and International, Print, electronic, visual media, web and etc.
Connection
Namakkal is well connected via road transport system through the Ntional and State Highways by around a clock.Railway Junctions are just in a hour drive.
Namakkal is located at 60kms from Salem, 85kms from Trichy and 160kms from Madurai and Coimbatore Airports.