Kaniyur
Kaniyur is a town panchayat in Tirupur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
It is located on the Banks of the Amaravathi River in the Tirupur District.
Several State Ministers of the Tamil Nadu State have been born in this town namely K.A.Mathialagan, K A Krishnasamy.
Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%.
Kaniyur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5% : male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 61%.
In Kaniyur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Youngsters of Kaniyur have started a foundation to serve people and giving awareness to people who are in back and to make kaniyur a roll model village in Tirupur district.
The foundation is named as Puthiya Paathai Makkal Iyakkam.
The SV Higher Secondary School situated in Kaniyur provides quality Education for the upliftment of the rural populace.
Mr.G.Haridass, a PG teacher of this school is noteworthy for his dedication for the cause of education.
He strived hard to instil discipline and truth as the foremost qualities in his students.
He had always been a source of inspiration for the students.
His contributions as the friend, philosopher and guide of the students of this school are laudable.
This unsung hero retired from his position as the role model and mentor of the students in July, 2009.