Kallakurichi
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| Kallakurichi kallai |
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| Nickname(s): sugarcane city | |
 Kallakurichi
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| Coordinates: 11°44′20″N 78°58′26″E / 11.73893°N 78.97386°ECoordinates: 11°44′20″N 78°58′26″E / 11.73893°N 78.97386°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Viluppuram |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 51,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 606 202 |
| Telephone code | 04151 |
| Vehicle registration | 32 |
Kallakurichi is a municipality of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India and a Parliamentary consistency in Tamilnadu.
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Demographics[edit]
According to the Indian census [1] Kallakurichi has a population of 51,854. The population is half male and female. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kallakurichi has a literacy rate of 74%, which is higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 81% and the female literacy rate is 67%.[2] Kallakurichi is the largest taluk in Tamil Nadu, consisting of nearly 268 villages. However, it has been split into a new Chinnasalem taluk.
About Municipality[edit]
Prior to 1960, Kallakurichi was considered a village. That year, Kallakurichi became Town Panchayat, then was subsequently upgraded to Special Grade Town Panchayat. On the 20th of October 2004, it was further upgraded to Third Grade Municipality. Later, on the 8th of September 2010, this municipality was upgraded to First Grade Municipality.
The area of this municipality is 11.69 sq. km., divided into 21 wards. The Municipal Council is made up of 21 Councilors, and headed by the Chairman.
Climate[edit]
The climate is moderate, with the maximum temperature being 38°C and the minimum 21°C. The town gets its rainfall from the northeast monsoon in winter and the southwest monsoon in summer. The average annual rainfall is 1,070 mm.
Transport[edit]
Road[edit]
The town is well connected by roads, with frequent buses from Salem, Coimbatore, Villupuram, Chennai, Bangalore, Erode, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Thiruvannamalai, Trichy, Tirupati and other surrounding towns. Kallakurichi is on National Highway 68, which is a four-lane road network connecting Chennai and Villupuram with Salem, Coimbatore, Erode, Tirupur, Palagat and Cochin. It also located on two state highways - SH-6 (Kallakurichi to Thiruvannamalai) and SH-204(Kallakurichi to Veppur, Trichy road).
Train[edit]
Kallakurichi is not connected by railway. The nearest railway station is in Chinnasalem, around 15 km away, which serves trains en route to Mettur, Cuddalore, Rameshwaram, Nagore, Pondicherry, Kanyakumari, Salem, Coimbatore, Cochin, Madurai, Trichy, Mangalore, Bangalore and Chennai.
Air[edit]
The nearest domestic airport is in Salem, but this airport is currently not in use. Chennai and Trichy are the nearest international airports.
Economy and Industry[edit]
Kallakurichi is an emerging agricultural town in Villupuram district. Rasi Seeds (P) LTD, has a seed processing plant in Thatchur, a suburban area of Kallakurichi. The town has two government co-operative sugar mills, many rice mills and some solvent extraction plants. There are many poultry farms in and around Kallakurichi, including the famous one in Murarbad Iqra Farms.
Education[edit]
Kallakurichi is an educational center of Western Villupuram District, having many schools and colleges in and around the locality, including:
- '''Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya School''', KPR Nagar, Kallakurichi
- AKT Academy Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Bharathi Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Mahabarathi International School
- Gov. Boys and Girls Higher Secondary Schools
- RR Higher Sec. School
- AKT Engg Collage
- Bharathi Arts and Science Collage for Womens
- Government Arts and Science Collage
Places of interest[edit]
Siva Temple, Kannigaparameshwari Temple, Dhrowbathi Amman and Perumal Temple are located in the heart of Kallakkurichi.
Temple Locations:
1. Lakshmi Narasimar Temple, Parikkal 50 km
2. Melmaruvathur Adhi Parasakthi Temple, Melmaruvathur 180 km
3. Arulmigu Vetukaliamman, Tiruvakkarai 100 km. During full moon day, a large gathering can be seen.
4. Angalamman Temple, Mel Malayanur 80 km. During Ammavasai, a huge gathering can be seen.
The Kalrayan Hills (Tamil : கல்வராயன் மலை) are a major range of hills situated in the Eastern Ghats of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] Along with the Pachaimalai, Javadi, and Shevaroy hills, they separate the Kaveri River basin to the south from the Palar River basin to the north. The hills range in height from 2,000 feet to 3,000 feet and extend over an area of 1,095 square kilometres.
The hills straddle a number of Tamil Nadu districts, extending northeast from the Salem District. The range serves as a boundary between the Salem and Villupuram districts.[3] The Kalrayans are divided into two sections — the northern section, referred to as the Chinna ("little") Kalrayans, and the southern section, called the Periya ("big") Kalrayans. The Chinna Kalrayans average 2,700 feet in height, while the Periya Kalrayans average 4,000 feet.
The range as a whole is fairly smooth, with soil well-suited for plant growth. Scrub jungles reach up to 400 meters in altitude, while deciduous forests can be found between above 800 meters. Sholas, a type of high-altitude stunted evergreen forest, can be found growing on isolated plateaus. Though the forest stand is growing, due to "habitat uniqueness, human impacts and cultural tradition," conservation efforts are needed.
Seashore Areas:
- Pondy & Cuddalore, Chennai.
Holy Places:
- Puthupattu Mariyamman Temple(Village Nallathur) near 7 km from Kallakurichi(Big Festival every Tamil Year)
- THIRUVANNAMALAI
- THIRUKOILUR & RISHIVANDHIYAM
- CHINNATHIRUPATHI 30 km from Kallakurichi
- RAVATHANALLUR Anjaneya Temple 25 km from Kallakurichi
- INDILI Lord Murugan Temple 5 km from kallakurichi
- OHM SAKTHI TEMPLE, Karanur, 3 km from Kallakurichi.
- Sivan koil, Thatchur, 3 km from Kallakurichi. (5 sivan lingas at same place, each siva lingas has 5 feet each found from ground; one of the traditional places of Kallakurichi)
௧ ௴kanniyamman & maniyamman, famous temples in Unathur village.
References[edit]
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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Islam[edit]
- Thowheeth mosque,Kallakkurichi.
- big Palli,Kallakkurichi.
- bazar Mosque,Kallakkurichi.
- Ahle hadees Pallivasal, Kallakkurichi.
- Tntj Mosque,Kallakkurichi.
- Jamia Pallivasal,Kallakkurichi.
Islam Culture There are three main holidays in Islam: Eid Al-Fitr, Ramadan and Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan (a month of fasting), and Muslims usually give zakat (charity) on the occasion. Eid Al-Adha is celebrated at the end of Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), which is one of the Five pillars, and Muslims usually sacrifice an animal and distribute its meat among family, friends and the poor. All Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar, and thus move each year relative to the solar calendar. The calendar has 12 months and 354 days on a regular year, and 355 days on a leap year.
