Ranipet
—  suburb  —
Ranipet Location of Ranipet in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates	12°55′39″N 79°19′49″E / 12.9275°N 79.3302°E / 12.9275; 79.3302Coordinates: 12°55′39″N 79°19′49″E / 12.9275°N 79.3302°E / 12.9275; 79.3302
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District(s)	Vellore District
Subdistrict(s)	Walajapet
Parliamentary constituency	Arakkonam
Assembly constituency	Ranipet
Civic agency	Ranipet municipality
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 160 metres (520 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 632401 • Telephone • +91 4172 • Vehicle • TN 73

Ranipet is a suburb town and industrial hub of Vellore in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. It is a medium-sized community located about 21 kilometers from the Vellore city center and 100 kilometers from Chennai, the fourth largest urban area in India. It is a major industrial town in the Chennai-Bangalore highway.

This town is situated on the northern bank of the Palar river.

Demographics[link]

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Ranipettai had a population of 47,236. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Ranipettai has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 74%. In Ranipettai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Ranipet is 110 km from Chennai, by road. Walajah Road Railway Station is the nearest railhead, while the nearest railway junction is Vellore-Katpadi Jn, 17 km from Ranipet. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport.

Industry[link]

There are a number of large and medium scale leather industries making both finished leather and leather articles such as shoes and garments for export. There are other small scale industries in Ranipet mostly engaged in chemical, leather and tool making. These industries are the major lifeline for the town.

One of the oldest companies in Ranipet that was formed in early 19th century is EID Parry named after Thomas Parry who sailed to India and started a merchant business in India. The branch of EID Parry located in Ranipet, is one of the largest ceramic plants in South India. In addition to Ceramics, the Company also produces fertilizers in this location sold to farmers around the country. EID Parry also produces confectioneries in other locations.

After the acquisition of the company Johnson & Pedder, EID Parry also acquired the pride of producing Ballerina ceramic designs in India. Most residents, several decades ago, worked for EID Parry before the expansion of Sipcot Industrial complex and arrival of Central government aided engineering unit such as BHEL.

The town is home to the Boiler Auxiliaries Plant of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a major Central Government owned enterprise. Bavina Cars is planning to set up a manufacturing plant at a cost of rupees 300 crores. The company has been permitted to produce 25,000 cars annually.

Ranipet also has about 250 small scale engineering units catering mainly to BHEL. Ranipet, is probably the second largest fabrication cluster in India. Arcelor-Mittal's Dhamm processing Ltd has invested more than 100 crores . Metco Roof has acquired land for their new unit.

Malladi drugs and pharmaceuticals Ltd is located in Ranipet. They have 4 manufacturing units in Ranipet'

Leathers[link]

Ranipet was once glorified as fast developing industrial zone, but faced some repression. Ranipet indirectly suffered from Worldwide Economic 2008 repression as leather business and exports cater to Western Developed nations. Now it is in progress for development with a new Special Economic Zone at Nellikuppam, a suburb of Ranipet.

Ranipet houses KH Groups companies. Nearly 400 small and medium leather units are placed in Ranipet.

Hospitals[link]

The Scudder Memorial Hospital provides nursing to many outpatients. It is a big hospital that was started well before CMCH was commissioned in Vellore.

Research Institutes[link]

Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine: The Institute originally known as SERUM INSTITUTE was established at Madras (present day Chennai) in 1932 to produce anti-rinderpest serum and bull virus to combat rinderpest which was rampant then, posing serious threat to the livestock population. In 1942, the institute was shifted to Coimbatore Agricultural College Estate as an emergency measure due to World War –II. In March 1948, the institute was shifted to the present campus at Ranipet, facing the National Highway No.4 (Chennai – Bangalore) at a distance of 114 km from Chennai. The Campus with ana192 acres (0.78 km²) area used to be a meat dehydration plant of the army and was acquired by the State Government from the Army under post war construction scheme. The Institute has got vast development over 73 years and it's now engaged in the production of various Vaccines, (Bacterial and Viral Vaccines) against various diseases of livestock and poultry, diagnostic reagents and Pharmaceutical products for treatment of ailing animals. In addition, the Institute extends disease investigation service to the field veterinarians.

Politics[link]

A.MOHAMMED JAAN is the sitting MLA of AIADMK and is also the present Minister for Backward Classes. Ranipet assembly constituency is part of Arakkonam (Lok Sabha constituency).^[2]

Food[link]

Across the Palar river, a neighbouring town named Arcot, famous for markets of vegetables, Kichili samba rice, sweets, agri products, electrical and jhat market. Every Friday, People visit Weekly Market where Farmers directly sell vegetables, fruits and other eatables to people.

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