Sathankulam
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Sathankulam also spelt as Sattankulam, is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
.
It is 25 km (15.5 mi) away from Tiruchendur
and 59 km (36.7 mi) from Tirunelveli
. It is well-connected with Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Nagerkovil and Tiruchendur by road. An airport is at Tuticorin 88 km (54.7 mi) from there.
, Sathankulam had a population of 14,205. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Sathankulam has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 78%. In Sathankulam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
and cattle feed. Palmyra
h trees are grown mostly in Sattankulam and near-by villages. Jaggery
is produced from palmyrah juice; the production of Palm jaggery was the main occupation of the people of Sattankulam at one time. Several people have shifted their occupation to other fields such as Agriculture, retail trade, education and jobs. Many youths now work in the larger cities, particularly at Madras.Sri Mariamman Hindu Hr Sec school & TDTA Hr Sec school is a famous and historical school. Now one Manonmaniam Sundaranar Constitute Ladies college is there.
The suburb villages of Sattankulam, Udangudi, Edaichivizhai, Thisayanvizhai are famous for dry arid Theri forests located in various surrounding these towns. These their forests with red soil are densely planted with Palm tress, cashew plantation and various other varieties of plants typical to this region. Sattankulam means the pond associated with local deity Sathnar who is generally known as Ayyanar. The common belief for the red soil of Theri lands is that one powerful local god Karkuvel ayyanar requested his agent Vanniaraja to end the life of any one who has intention to other's property. When Vanniaraja killed one of the thief (Kallan), it is believed that blood has caused the entire land to become red soiled. People from this their land are hard workers, loyal to justice for all and do not involve in thefts, crimes etc. as they have deep belief in this folk tale.
The Most Important Festival is "Sri Puliyadi Mariamman Thiruvila"
There are several traditional Nadar community family people who carry on their mini-institutional services in siddha, verma, Nature cure treatment and curing for ailing patients in and around Sathnkulam, Thisayanvilai and Radhapuram,Komakeri.
Totally 14 schools are there in Sathankulam.
In 2009 construction work started,it's expected to end on 2011.
Total amount of construction value is 1.25c.
This temple is largest temple for sudalai madaswamy in india.
This is the only temple to have raja gopuram for sudalai madaswamy.
In 2011 june 10,11 kumbhabisagam celebrated for this temple.
every tamil avani month last friday kodai vizha will celebrated.
selva vinayagar temple
sudalai madaswamy temple
pettchiamman temple
temple addressed on sattankulam-tuticorin-tamilnadu 628704.
(no more & connected with Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency)
.
Thoothukudi District
Thoothukudi District, also known as Tuticorin District, is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Thoothukudi is the district headquarters. It is also known for Pearl cultivation with abundance of pearls found in the seas of Thoothukudi...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
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It is 25 km (15.5 mi) away from Tiruchendur
Tiruchendur
Thiruchendur is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This town has a different name called Thirucheer Alaiwai.-Demographics:...
and 59 km (36.7 mi) from Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
. It is well-connected with Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Nagerkovil and Tiruchendur by road. An airport is at Tuticorin 88 km (54.7 mi) from there.
Geography
Sattankulam is located at 8.45°N 77.93°E. It has an average elevation of 19 m (62.3 ft).Demographics
India censusCensus
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, Sathankulam had a population of 14,205. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Sathankulam has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 78%. In Sathankulam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Agriculture
The major agriculture is Paddy in the Sattankulam Taluks. Groundnut cultivation also is undertaken in Sattankulam and near-by places. Groundnut cake is being used as manureManure
Manure is organic matter used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. Manures contribute to the fertility of the soil by adding organic matter and nutrients, such as nitrogen, that are trapped by bacteria in the soil...
and cattle feed. Palmyra
Palmyra
Palmyra was an ancient city in Syria. In the age of antiquity, it was an important city of central Syria, located in an oasis 215 km northeast of Damascus and 180 km southwest of the Euphrates at Deir ez-Zor. It had long been a vital caravan city for travellers crossing the Syrian desert...
h trees are grown mostly in Sattankulam and near-by villages. Jaggery
Jaggery
Jaggery is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal whole cane sugar consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is a concentrated product of cane juice without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in color...
is produced from palmyrah juice; the production of Palm jaggery was the main occupation of the people of Sattankulam at one time. Several people have shifted their occupation to other fields such as Agriculture, retail trade, education and jobs. Many youths now work in the larger cities, particularly at Madras.Sri Mariamman Hindu Hr Sec school & TDTA Hr Sec school is a famous and historical school. Now one Manonmaniam Sundaranar Constitute Ladies college is there.
The suburb villages of Sattankulam, Udangudi, Edaichivizhai, Thisayanvizhai are famous for dry arid Theri forests located in various surrounding these towns. These their forests with red soil are densely planted with Palm tress, cashew plantation and various other varieties of plants typical to this region. Sattankulam means the pond associated with local deity Sathnar who is generally known as Ayyanar. The common belief for the red soil of Theri lands is that one powerful local god Karkuvel ayyanar requested his agent Vanniaraja to end the life of any one who has intention to other's property. When Vanniaraja killed one of the thief (Kallan), it is believed that blood has caused the entire land to become red soiled. People from this their land are hard workers, loyal to justice for all and do not involve in thefts, crimes etc. as they have deep belief in this folk tale.
The Most Important Festival is "Sri Puliyadi Mariamman Thiruvila"
Education
The Sathankulam has presence of large number of Nadar community whose family members make a network of relatives with dominance in trade of Palm jaggery production & trade, Agriculture, Retail trade shops in several parts of Tamil Nadu.There are several traditional Nadar community family people who carry on their mini-institutional services in siddha, verma, Nature cure treatment and curing for ailing patients in and around Sathnkulam, Thisayanvilai and Radhapuram,Komakeri.
Totally 14 schools are there in Sathankulam.
Nursery schools
- AVE MARIA Nursery & Primary School, Ave Maria Park, Pannamparai Junction, Sathankulam - 628 704
Primary schools
- Panchayat Union Primary School, Gandhinagar Sathankulam
- R C Girls Primary School, Sathankulam is now St.Joseph Girls Primary school.
- R C Boy Primary School, Sathankulam is now Sacred Heart Boys Primary school.
- Sri Mariamman Hindu Primary School, Sathankulam
- St Johns Nursery School, Sathankulam
- T D T A Stephens Primary School, Sathankulam
- T D T A Tucksford Primary School, Sathankulam
- Ave Maria Nursery & Primary School, Ave Maria Park, Pannamparai Junction, Sathankulam
Higher Secondary schools
- Sri Mariamman Hindu Higher Secondary School,Sathankulam
- Henry Matric Higher Secondary School, Sathankulam
- Sacred Heart Boys Higher Secondary School, Sathankulam
- St.Joseph Girls Higher Secondary School, Sathankulam
- T D T A Rmp Higher Secondary School, Sathankulam
- St.Mary's Higher Secondary School,pothakalanvilai
Temples
- Puliyadi Devi Sri Mariamman Temple
- Sri Kaasi Vishwanathar Sametha Sri Vishalakshi Temple
- Devi Sri Mutharamman Kovil, Komaneri
- Sri Puliyadi mariamman temple
- Sri vandimalachi vandimalayan temple
karaiyadi sudalai madaswamy temple
This temple is very old as it dates back to centuries.....In 2009 construction work started,it's expected to end on 2011.
Total amount of construction value is 1.25c.
This temple is largest temple for sudalai madaswamy in india.
This is the only temple to have raja gopuram for sudalai madaswamy.
In 2011 june 10,11 kumbhabisagam celebrated for this temple.
every tamil avani month last friday kodai vizha will celebrated.
selva vinayagar temple
sudalai madaswamy temple
pettchiamman temple
temple addressed on sattankulam-tuticorin-tamilnadu 628704.
- Sri angalaperameswari amman temple
- Sri Perumal Temple
- Sri Palani Andavar temple
- Sri Alagamman temple
- Sri Mutharamman temple,West Sathankulam
- Sri Ujainimakaliammam, kulasairastha santhu
- Sri Sudalaiandavar Temple, Thatchamozhi
- Sri Madaikaraswamy Temple,Sathankulam
- Sri Mutharamman temple,VALATHUR.
Politics
Sattangulam assembly constituency (no more & connected with Srivaikuntam Assembly Constituency) is part of Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituencyTiruchendur (Lok Sabha constituency)
-Assembly segments:Before constituencies realignment, Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituency used to be composed of the following assembly segments:*Cheranmadevi* Nanguneri* Radhapuram* Sathankulam* Tiruchendur*Kanyakumari.-List of elected members:- 2004 :...
(no more & connected with Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency)
Thoothukudi (Lok Sabha constituency)
Thoothukudi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. Originally Tiruchendur constituency, it was delimited to Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi constituencies during 2009 Lok Sabha election.- Assembly segments :...
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