Thiruthuraipoondi

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Thiruthuraipoondi | type = city | latd = 10.53 | longd = 79.65
locator_position = left
state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Thiruvarur
leader_title = Municipal Chairperson
leader_name = S. Rajendran [ [http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/29/stories/2006102901740300.htm "The Hindu" dated 29 October 2006] ]
altitude = 4
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 22,905| population_density =
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area_telephone = 04369
postal_code = 614713
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website = http://thiruthuraipoondi.net/
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Thiruthuraipoondi is a city and a municipality in Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thiruthuraipoondi is located 330 km south of Chennai, 40 km west of Nagappattinam and 65 km east of Thanjavur.

History

Thiruthuraipoondi is an Agricultural Town located south of District Thiruvarur. It is covered more than 25 villages. Most of the people doing agricultur. A Famous Piravimarundeesar Temple is locating center of the town. This temple is 200 years old. Satellite pictures and carbon dating of some ancient beaches between Thiruthuraipoondi and Kodiyakarai show the Thiruthuraipoondi beach dates back to 6,000 years and the Kodiyakarai beach to 1,100 years. In other words, the sea was near Thiruthuraipoondi 6,000 years ago and reached Kodiyakarai around 1,100 years ago.

Places of interest

Sri Kothandaramar Temple at Thillaivilagam in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. It is 20 km from Tiruthuraipoondi

Jambavanodai Dharga in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Holy place for Muslims. 53 km from Tiruvarur and 25 km from Tiruthuraipoondi

Muthupettai (Jambavanodai) Lagoon in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. 56 km from Tiruvarur

Bird Sanctuary at Udayamarthandapuram in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Udayamarthandapuram is 20 km from Tiruthuraipoondi.

Education

A Government Higher Secondary School is locating 1 km away from city. It was built by British Government in 1936.

Transport

It is connecting to 5 major towns like Thiruvarur, Mannargudi, Pattukkottai, Nagapattinam and Vedaranyam.

Geography

Tirutturaippundi is located at coord|10.53|N|79.65|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Tirutturaippundi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tirutturaippundi] ] . It has an average elevation of m to ft|4|m|abbr=on.

Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation for people living in Thiruthuraipoondi and surrounding areas. Rice and dhal items grow here. The short term "Kuruvai" and long term "Samba" rice crops are cultivated depending on the water sources.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Thiruthuraipoondi had a population of 22,905. Males (11,272) constitute 49% of the population and females (11,633) 51%. Thiruthuraipoondi has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 70%. In Thiruthuraipoondi, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Notable personalities

Late Cinemotographer-Director Jeeva

Mr Thiruthuraipoondi Subramania Srinivasan better known as S.S. Vasan born here. He was Writer, journalist, magazine editor, publisher and movie maker. He founded the Gemini Studio in 1940, which was one of the most successful film production units. Vasan made blockbusters in Tamil, Telugu, and also Hindi. Vasan's memorable films include Mangamma Sabatham, Balanagamma, Chandralekha, Apoorva Sahotharargal, Vanjikottai valiban, Nishan, Gharana, Grihsati and Paigham. Chandralekha was his magnum opus, the film was shot for 5 years (1943-1948).

Politics

Tiruthuraipundi assembly constituency (SC) is part of Nagapattinam (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-12
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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