Venganur | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Country |  |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Cuddalore |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 2,327 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN- |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Sex ratio | 1038 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 65.96% |
Venganur is a village in the Tittagudi taluk of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. Venganur is famous for ancient, highly artistic Sri Virudhachaleshwarar Temple. [1] [2]
Venganur now belongs to Veppanthattai block in Perambalur district. [3]
As per the 2001 census, Venganur had a total population of 2327 with 1142 males and 1185 females. [4]
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