In ancient times, the Vanigars (People who do business) have comedown for settled in this town hence it was named in the beginning as “Vaniyarbadi” later on slowly renamed as Vaniyambadi. Vaniyambadi Town is situated on the bank of Palar River. Leather tanning and leather articles manufacturing is the main commercial activities of this town. There are several tannering are situated in and around the Town. The latitude is 17°.42 and longititude 78°.35. Extent of the town is 9.53 Sq. KM. The town is located at 351.21 Meters from Sea level.

The Municipality was formed by the G.O. MS. No. 421 Local & Municipality Dept. dated 21.08.1885 by British Government in April 1886. In 1996 this Municipality was upgraded to Grade II Municipality by G.O. MS. NO. 118 Rural Development Local Administration Dept. dated 01.05.1996. In 1998 this Municipality was upgraded to 1st Grade.

Palar River divides the town in to two parts. One great flood in the River Palar on 12th Nov 1903 washed away the town and on rehabilitation of the affected people. New town was formed. Out of this, Vaniyambadi Municipality has two Towns in the year 1904. The Special feature of this Municipality is, it has one separate park for Ladies.

Activities and feature of Municipality.

This Municipality has a Good Water supply scheme, this scheme commenced in 1974. Now, the improvement on that scheme is under process the estimate cost of the same is Rs.4.41 core.

Road Maintenance, Garbage cleaning, Street Light maintenance and preventing the spreading of diseases are important work of the Municipality.

The Municipality was constituted in the year 1886 and was subsequently upgraded as I Grade Municipality from 01.04.1997 It has a population of 85752. (2001 census) and an extent of 9.53 Sq. Km., The town is divided into 36 wards. The Municipal council comprising of 36 ward councillors is headed by Chairperson, who is elected by voters of the town. The councillors elect a Vice-Chairperson among them.

The executive wing is headed by a commissioner and he is assisted by a team of officials namely Health Officer, Municipal Engineer, Town Planning Officer, Manager, Revenue officer and others.

Vaniyambadi Municipality was constituted on 01.04.1886. The Vaniyambadi town covers an extent of 954.2031 Hectares of this 446.457 Hectares are in Urban use and 507.7461 Hectares are in Non-Urban use consisting of agricultural wet, dry lands and Palar river. This 46.79 % of total area and under Urban use and 53.21 % to total area are under non-Urban Use. Available. Dry land for future Urban use is 182.0087 Hectares or 19.07 % to total area. All land under water bodies are occupied by river, coconut Thoppu and other agricultural activities are grown in wet land. Vaniyambadi Town is Head Guarter of Vaniyambadi Taluk.

The Municipality was constituted in the year 1886 and was subsequently upgraded as I Grade Municipality from 01.04.1997 It has a population of 85752. (2001 census) and an extent of 9.53 Sq. Km., The town is divided into 36 wards.

The Municipal council comprising of 36 ward councillors is headed by Chairperson, who is elected by voters of the town. The councillors elect a Vice-Chairperson among them. The executive wing is headed by a commissioner and he is assisted by a team of officials like Health Officer, Municipal Engineer, Town Planning Officer, Manager, Revenue officer and other

Location

Vaniyambadi Town is one of major Tanning Center in Vellore District Vaniyambadi Town is located along National Highways No.46 namely Madras to Bangalore Road. It is at a distance of 67 kms southwest of Vellore this town is well connected with adjacent towns Ambur, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri.

Vaniyambadi is situated between 78 ? - 35 and 78? - 38 ‘ North latitude and 12? - 42’ East longitude. The town has an average elevation of 351.31 metres above M.S.L

General Characteristics

Vaniyambadi Municipality was constituted on 01.04.1886. The Vaniyambadi town covers an extent of 954.2031 Hectares out of this 446.457 Hectares are under Urban use and 507.7461 Hectares are under Non-Urban use consisting of agricultural wet, dry lands and Palar river. 46.79 % of total area are under Urban use and 53.21 % to total area are under non-Urban Use. Dry land for future Urban use is 182.0087 Hectares or 19.07 % to total area. All land under water bodies are occupied by river, Coconut Thoppu and other agricultural activities are grown in wet land. Vaniyambadi Town the Head Guarter of Vaniyambadi Taluk.