Vikramasingapuram
| Vikramasingapuram VK Puram |
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| Nickname(s): Singai | |
 Vikramasingapuram
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| Coordinates: 8°40′N 77°20′E / 8.67°N 77.33°ECoordinates: 8°40′N 77°20′E / 8.67°N 77.33°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 48,101 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 627425 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-72 |
Vickramasingapuram or V.K.Puram is a Municipal town in Tirunelveli District in the Indian state of Tamilnadu. It falls under the Ambasamudram Taluk.
It is situated on the banks of river Thaamirabarani, 46 km from Tirunelveli, the capital of the District. This place is at the southernmost end of the Western Ghats which is called as "Podhigai Hill". Various religions' and castes' people are residing peacefully here.
It is close to the Agasthiar Falls, on the banks of the Thamirabarani river.It is the only falls in which the water comes all the years. It is not like kuttralam in which the water comes only in the season. This falls called all time kuttralam.
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Nearby Places of Vickramasingapuram[edit]
Karaiyar Dam is located 49 km from Tirunelveli. This is a beautiful picnic spot. The natural beauty of Papanasam a place, 38 km west of Tirunelveli is enhanced by the Agasthiyar falls by which the Tamirabarani river descends into the plains. The water drops from a height of 100m over a wall of rock, covered both sides by forested hills of the Western Ghats. The water here is believed by Hindu Devotees to wash away all sins and there is a legend that close to the falls, on the banks of the Tamiraparani river Siva and Parvati appeared before Agasthiyar. The Papavinaswehwara temple is situated near the waterfall.
Geography[edit]
Vikramasingapuram is located at 8°40′N 77°20′E / 8.67°N 77.33°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 200 metres (656 feet). It is situated 53 km to the south of Tirunelveli and 9 km from Ambasamudram. It is situated on the banks of river Thamirabarani
More information on Vickramasingapuram can be found at the Municipality Website [2]
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Vikramasingapuram had a population of 48,101. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Vikramasingapuram has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 73%. In Vikramasingapuram, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Occupation[edit]
The town is surrounded by green paddy fields. Agriculture is the primary business in this area before 1940.
Now, Madura coats and Maas Business Solutions are primary companies providing employment in this area.
This town is also well known for its schools. These include St.Mary's Higher Secondary School.
Nearest Railway Station[edit]
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- Ambasamudram - 7km
Tourist attractions[edit]
Manjolai Hills
Located between elevations ranging from 1000 to 1500 Metres, the Manjolai area is set deep within the Western Ghats within the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in the Tirunelveli District. Located on top of the Manimuthar Dam & the Manimuthar Water Falls, the Manjolai area comprises Tea Plantations, Small settlements around the tea plantations; Upper Kodaiyar Dam and a windy view point called Kuthiravetti
The Tea Plantations and the whole of Manjolai Estates are tea operated by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd on Forest Lands leased by the Government of Tamil Nadu. There are 3 Tea Estates within the Manjolai area - Manjolai Estate, Manimutharu Estate & Oothu Estate. The Estates are located on elevations ranging between 2300 Feet to 4200 Feet. The estates, road & the settlements in the Manjolai area are managed by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd.
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- Papanasam River (2 kilometres from Vickramasingapuram)
- Agasthiar Falls
- Baana Theertham Falls
- Papanasam (Lower) Dam
- Papanasam (Upper) Kaarayaar Dam
- Servalar Dam
- Manimutthaar Dam
- ThaiCines - Movie Theatre (Thaai means 'Mother') (The largest movie hall of the whole district, capable of 1830 viewers)
- Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve [4]
Click the image below to view the full images
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Agasthiar falls (Kalyani theertham)
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Vaana theertham falls (which flows into the Karayar dam)
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Papanasam temple (November 2007)
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Vaana theertham falls (November 2007)
References[edit]
Some images of Vikramasingapuram can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/59865572@N00/sets/72157627474577956/
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vikramasingapuram
- ^ Welcome to Vickramasingapuram Municipality
- ^ "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.
- ^ Tourism information from Nellai website
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Boating spot at Karayar dam with safeguard
