Thamarankottai

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Thamarankottai| type = Village | latd = 10.43 | longd = 79.32
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Thanjavur
leader_title = Village Panchayat President
leader_name = Thirumagal
altitude = 5
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 10530| population_density =
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area_telephone = 91 4373
postal_code = 614613
vehicle_code_range = TN 49
sex_ratio = 1000 M for 1094 F
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Thamarankottai(தாமரன்கோட்டை) is an agricultural village in cauvery delta area. It comes under Pattukottai. [http://www.tnmaps.tn.nic.in/vill.php?dcode=21&centcode=0007&tlkname=Pattukkottai Official TN Government Map of Pattukottai Taluk] taluk and Thanjavur district. Pattukottai is the nearest town, which is around 10 KM to the west of the village. Farming and related activities constitute the core economic drivers of this pastoral village. It comes under Pattukottai legislative constituency and Tanjore Parliament constituency

ociety

Like any other typical Tamil Nadu country side, Thamarankottai has its society organized mainly on caste lines. Caste plays a vital role in social life and determines people's main occupation and thus their status. Majority of the people in this village belong to the farming community and the rest of them play supporting roles.

Population

According to the latest census done by Government of India, Thamarankottai North has 6,031 people (2,872 Males and 3,159 Females) in 1,460 households. Thamarankottai South has 4,499 people (2,156 Males and 2,343 Females) in 1,110 households. [http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Population_Finder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=818549&category=VILLAGE Indian Government Official Census Data]

Agriculture and Economy

Agriculture has been the mainstay of the local economy. Even though this region falls under the Cauvery delta irrigation scheme, not a lot of river water reaches these fields. People have resorted to deep bore wells for irrigation. With the help of monsoons and bore well irrigation, most of the lands are farmed three times a year. Rice is the main crop, which is farmed twice. The third season will be used to farm alternative crops like Ground Nut or Lentils.

In recent times, most of the lands are being converted to Coconut farms. Unlike rice cultivation, coconut provides year round income and requires less intensive labor work. Because of the rise in production of coconut, its volatile price in domestic and international market has serious impact in the local economy of the village.

Agriculture, unable to satisfy the growing needs of the village's population, is now giving way to other occupations. Most of the local youth migrate to alien countries like UAE, Singapore and Malaysia in search of steady jobs. Educated people are migrating to cities for greener pastures.

Women Self Help Groups

In recent years there has been a lot of women self help groups(SHG) supported by State and Central governments. Till now the main activity of these groups has been micro financing.

Retail

Local retailing has been growing in volume in recent years. There has been a lot of new grocery stores and other type of retail stores in addition to small time restaurants and tea shops

Education

There is no official statistics of the literacy rate of the village. However, first person accounts indicate that the literacy rate will be above the average state rate. However, traditionally people in this village have not given primary focus to education. The situation is changing in recent years, with parents insisting that their kids complete at least college degrees. Following are the educational institutions available.

# Government Higher Secondary School - Tamil and English Medium
# Panchayat Union Primary School, Melakadu - Tamil Medium
# Panchayat Union Primary School, Keelakadu - Tamil Medium

Religion and Temples

There are no dearth of temples in this village. The villagers are mostly Hindus and are normally religious. There is a small minority Muslim and Christian population.

Sivan Koil

Sivan koil is the largest one and also oldest. Its history has not been properly researched or documented. This temple is also the biggest land owner in this village, with more than 40 acres of land. A fortnight long festival is celebrated in the month of April (Chitirai in Tamil calendar). In addition to that the main deity is worshiped during all Prathosam and Sivarathries.

Thee Kuthitha Amman Koil

This is a temple in which the main god, Thee Kuthitha Amman, is worshiped in reverence to one of the woman who chose to die in the funeral fire of her husband. Even though Sati is not common in this village, this temple commands a lot of respect among local people. Every year during the first Sunday of Chitirai month, some people, who have been fasting for the previous forty days, walk through fire to get the blessings of the Amman.

Other TemplesIDUMPAN koil is the powerfull all peoples praying the temple.MADURAIVEERAN koil also everybody praying famous temple.Kamatchiamman temple and Veeranar and Ayyanar temples are the guardian temples situated around the border of the village. There is also a Ganesh temple and Ayyapan temple. Once there was a murugan koil, and now it is in ruins.

Other Institutions

# 24 Hours Primary Health Center of Government of Tamilnadu. which provides free health care to people of the surrounding villages
# Citi Union Bank
# Agricultural Co-Operative Society
# Post office (PIN 614613)
# A TNEB substation has been a recent addition at a cost of 3 crore
# Rice procurement center of Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation

Local Administration and Elected Representatives

Thamarankottai is a designated Panchayat. Currently the office of the Leader of the Panchayat is held by Thirumathi. Thirumagal. The post of Thamarankottai's councillor to Pattukottai Panchayat Union Council is currently held by Thirumathi Ranjanadevi. She is also the chairperson of the Pattukottai Panchayat Union council.
* [http://164.100.24.209/newls/homepage.aspx?mpsno=4149 Sitting MP for Pudukottai Parliament Constituency - Shri Sevugan Regupathy of Dravida Munnetra Kazagam Party]
* Sitting MLA for Pattukottai Legislative Constituency - MR. N. R. Rangarajan of Indian National Congress Party

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