Sankaralingapuran

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name=Sankaralingapuram
type = Village | latd = 9.37 | longd = 77.93
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Virudhunagar
leader_title=President
leader_name= Kumareasn
altitude = 56
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 2,274| population_density = 413
area_magnitude=
area_total=3
area_telephone= 91-4566
postal_code= 626 119
vehicle_code_range= TN 67
footnotes = |

Sanakarlingapuram is an industrial panchayat village in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Overview

The village is located in the bank of Arjuna river, a dry river. The village has contents of black soil around it, suitable for cotton cultivation. It lies in between NH7 and the state highway connecting Virudhunagar and Sivakasi. The village has a proud history for its handloom weaving industry. Nowadays, there are not many in-house handloom industries as in the past. The village also has many other small scale cottage industries like matches and fireworks.

Geography

Sankaralingapuram is located at coord|9.37|N|77.93|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Sankaralingapuram.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sankaralingapuram] ] It has an average elevation of 56 metres (183 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Sankaralingapuram had a population of 2,274. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Sankaralingapuram has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 69%. In Sankaralingapuram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transportation

The Village is well connected by bus from Virudhunagar and Sivakasi. The Private transport "TAMT" also serves between Virudhunagar and Rajapalayam through this village.

Railways

The Railway station which was built during the British rule is now demolished during the gauge conversion work. Only some stones are remaining from the old establishment.

Educational institutions

The following are the educational institutions in Sankaralingapuram
# Government Higher Secondaray School
# Panchayat Union Elementary School

Temples

# Vinayagar Temple (South)
# Vinayagar Temple (North)
# Sowdambigai Amman Temple
# Murugan Temple
# Ayyappan Temple

Festivals

Panguni Pongal festival is the famous one but it is now happening only in the month of "Chitrai".

References