Gajanur, Tamil Nadu
Gajanur is a village in Thalavadi taluk, Erode district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also known as Dodda Gajanur.[1] The village is located 4 km (2.5 mi) from the Karnataka–Tamil Nadu border, and is 1 km (0.62 mi) south of the town of Thalavadi. Most of roads are connected to Karnataka state.
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| Coordinates: 11.76607°N 77.00568°E | |
| India |  India |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
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| • Official | Tamil |
| • Other | Tamil Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Gajanur is the birthplace of Kannada matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar,[2] who was kidnapped by Veerappan from his native house in Gajanur on 30 July 2000.[3][4] The village abuts the Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary.
References
- "Verdict in Rajkumar abduction case on Sept. 25". The Hindu. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "When power star Puneeth visited Dr. Rajkumar's birthplace for a shoot". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "Gajanur villagers say lack of political will led to acquittal". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "Rajkumar kidnap, state intel had warned him a year before". 27 September 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
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