Walayar
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Walayar is a small developing town, located in the Palakkad district
of Kerala
, India
. It is situated in the border between the states of Kerala
and Tamilnadu on NH 47
where the sales tax, motor vehicles check post, and excise check posts are located. Due to the high traffic on this route (most of the goods import into Kerala happens through road and predominantly through this road), the place has also become notorious for the traffic jams
. Most of the passenger vehicles coming from other states, viz buses, tourist cabs, pilgrims enter Kerala
through this gateway. Walayar is the Gathway to Coimbatore city
from Kerala state.
Traffic block is very acute during Sabarimalai pilgrimage season. Walayar is surrounded by some picturesque spots notable for photography. Walayar is a place where you can refresh yourself when you are on the way to Kerala. It has few good roadside hotels and lodging facilities.
Walayar has a railway station which is about 100 meters away from NH 47. All the passengers trains have a stop here. Walayar is good place to take a small break. Walayar came to limelight of late due to the presence of the Sales Tax Check post (supposed to be the most corrupted before and one of the 10 biggest check posts in India) and Malabar Cements. There is also a Deer Park located beside the NH 47 which presently now in a poor condition due to lack of facilitation. The roads in Walayar are in a bad condition with lots of potholes and frequently closing one lane due to the lining up of the trucks.
The RTO Check post located in Walayar is the biggest one in TamilNadu, In terms of revenue to the state, also it stands in the first position. Walayar is also famous for lottery shops which are located in abundance here. Exporting timber also is a major occupation here.
Bus service to Walayar is very frequent from both Palghat and Coimbatore. Both KSRTC and TNSTC operates buses via walayar. All the buses from Palghat to Coimbatore have a stop at walayar.
Passenger trains to Coimbatore stop at Walayar Railway station.
Palakkad district
Palakkad District is one of the 14 districts of the Indian state of Kerala. The city of Palakkad is the district headquarters. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram District, on the southwest by the Thrissur District and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. The...
of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is situated in the border between the states of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
and Tamilnadu on NH 47
NH 47
National Highway 47, commonly referred to as NH 47, is a long highway connecting the city of Salem to Kanyakumari town in southern India...
where the sales tax, motor vehicles check post, and excise check posts are located. Due to the high traffic on this route (most of the goods import into Kerala happens through road and predominantly through this road), the place has also become notorious for the traffic jams
Traffic congestion
Traffic congestion is a condition on road networks that occurs as use increases, and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing. The most common example is the physical use of roads by vehicles. When traffic demand is great enough that the interaction...
. Most of the passenger vehicles coming from other states, viz buses, tourist cabs, pilgrims enter Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
through this gateway. Walayar is the Gathway to Coimbatore city
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
from Kerala state.
Traffic block is very acute during Sabarimalai pilgrimage season. Walayar is surrounded by some picturesque spots notable for photography. Walayar is a place where you can refresh yourself when you are on the way to Kerala. It has few good roadside hotels and lodging facilities.
Walayar has a railway station which is about 100 meters away from NH 47. All the passengers trains have a stop here. Walayar is good place to take a small break. Walayar came to limelight of late due to the presence of the Sales Tax Check post (supposed to be the most corrupted before and one of the 10 biggest check posts in India) and Malabar Cements. There is also a Deer Park located beside the NH 47 which presently now in a poor condition due to lack of facilitation. The roads in Walayar are in a bad condition with lots of potholes and frequently closing one lane due to the lining up of the trucks.
The RTO Check post located in Walayar is the biggest one in TamilNadu, In terms of revenue to the state, also it stands in the first position. Walayar is also famous for lottery shops which are located in abundance here. Exporting timber also is a major occupation here.
Bus service to Walayar is very frequent from both Palghat and Coimbatore. Both KSRTC and TNSTC operates buses via walayar. All the buses from Palghat to Coimbatore have a stop at walayar.
Passenger trains to Coimbatore stop at Walayar Railway station.