Pattanam, Coimbatore

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Eriveera Pattanam alias Pattanam
Eriveera Pattanam
Eriveera Pattanam
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Eriveera Pattanam alias Pattanam
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Eriveera Pattanam alias Pattanam
Eriveera Pattanam alias Pattanam (India)
Coordinates: 10°58′47″N77°03′18″E / 10.97972°N 77.05500°E / 10.97972; 77.05500
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Tamil Nadu
Region Kongu Nadu
District Coimbatore
Government
  BodyPattanam town panchayat special grade
Area
[1]
  Total
10.54 km2 (4.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2020) [1]
  Total
30,000
  Density2,800/km2 (7,400/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Tamil,
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Eriveerapattanam also known as pattanam is a census town and a suburb in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Erivirapattanas' refers to towns or cities that were established during the Chola period which had special significance as protected mercantile towns. These towns were centers of trade and commerce, often with a legal or military framework designed to protect merchants and facilitate the growth of trade. These towns played an important role in the economic and cultural development during the Chola dynasty.

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Chola Period: The Chola dynasty was known for its advancements in trade, administration, and culture, with an extensive network of ports, towns, and cities Erivirapattanas: These towns were specifically protected due to their importance as trade hubs, fostering commerce, and promoting urbanization. Mercantile Activity: These towns were closely associated with trade activities, making them key contributors to the economy, both locally and in the broader Southeast Asian region.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Coimbatore 2011 District Census Handbook Page No. 28" (PDF).
  2. "Census of India - 2011 - Pattanam" . Retrieved 13 September 2021.