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Vellore municipal corporation is widely known as the ‘Second Madras’ of Tamil Nadu, because of its location and relationship towards the capital city of the state. Vellore is the interjunction of the Indian metropolitan cities Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. In ancient times, Vellore was ruled by the Cholas, Pallavas, Vijayanagar empire, Rashtrakuta, Nawabs, Sambuvaraya and the British empire. Vellore Fort plays a vital role in the history of Vellore. Vijayanagara kings built the Fort in 16th Century. It is the main tourist attraction of the city. Vellore Fort includes Sri Jalagandeeswarar Temple, St. John’s Church and a Muslim Mosque. The Fort is well Known for its grand structure and it holds VIP prisoners like Tippu Sultan’s family and Sri Vikrama Rajasinha (last King of srilanka) during the British rule. Vellore is known as the ‘Leather hub of India’. It houses a hundreds of Leather and Tannery industries in and around the city.

Vellore Leather factories fulfill 37% of the leather products requirement to all over India. Sanitary wares, chemicals and greaves, explosives are the high manfacturing products from vellore. India’s largest public sector engineering company BHEL and so many Automobile and mechanical industries also located in Vellore. The city also known as “Medical hub of India” because of its medical infra structure. Christian Medical College (CMC, Vellore) is the second largest medical institute in India. It is the largest private employer in vellore. 

Vellore CMC has huge number of medical departments and it has a large population from India as well as from Abroad as Staff’s and Patients. It was founded by Dr. Ida S. Scudder ( American Christian Medical Missionary). The Hospital is located in the heart of the city. 

Vellore CMC has more significant achievements in major surgeries. CMC received so many prestigious awards from all over the world. CMC and VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) is more famous in Vellore for Higher Education. Vellore is connected with all the states in south India through bus and Train. Vellore Airport has been used to trainer aircraft and helicopters. Passengers flight is not allowed by AAI in Vellore. Vellore is considered as the Medical city of Tamil Nadu.

Highlights of Vellore:

• Vellore Fort
• CMC and VIT
• Leather hub of India
• Bus Connection with all the states of South India
• Vellore (Ambur) Biriyani

Pros and Cons of Vellore:

Pros : Vellore is only non metro city in India with Top notch Medical and Engineering College.

Cons : The Climate of Vellore is dry and hot.

Frequently asked Questions about Vellore :

What is famous in Vellore?

Vellore Fort, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Golden Temple, Yellagiri Hill station are the famous destinations in Vellore.

What is the old name of Vellore?

North Arcot Ambedkar district was the old name of Vellore.

What is the Special food in Vellore?

Ambur( small town in Vellore) Biriyani is the famous food in Vellore.

Does vellore have an Airport?

Vellore have an airport but it does’nt allow passenger flights.

Who starts Vellore CMC hospital?

Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder (American christian medical missionary) was the founder of  Vellore CMC Hospital.