Vettavalam

Vettavalam

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Vettavalam | type = city | latd = 12.1 | longd = 79.25
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Tiruvanamalai
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altitude = 211
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 13,401| population_density =
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Vettavalam is a panchayat town in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Vettavalam is located at coord|12.1|N|79.25|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Vettavalam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vettavalam] ] . It has an average elevation of 211 metres (692 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Vettavalam had a population of 13,401. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Vettavalam has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 58%. In Vettavalam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Vettavalam in between tiruvannamalai and villupuram. It is famous for manonmaniyamman temple and aranmanai. The temple has a maragatha lingam. The temple is located on a hill. Tiruvannamalai temple is viewable from this hill temple.

Also, there is small temple called Pachamman kovil about 2 km from the Vettavalam bus stand towards TV malai. It is famous for elegant 7 Munnis at the entrance of the temple. Large sections of peoples gather during Aadi masam to offer poojas on auspicious Monday and Friday during this auspicious month. People of many generations apart with a trace of their origin in and around this area come with family members at least once in a year to offer the prayers and get the blessings from pachamman goddess.

This temple's existence can be traced back to at least in early part of 20th century.

Dr: Pandurangan Arumugam born in vettavalam and now he doing research in organic chemistry in france after completing his Ph:D in madras university.

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