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Dhalavaipuram — town — Coordinates 9°24′N 77°33′E / 9.40°N 77.55°ECoordinates: 9°24′N 77°33′E / 9.40°N 77.55°E Country India State Tamil Nadu District(s) Virudhunagar Population
• Density
5,371[1] (2001[update])
• 488 /km2 (1,264 /sq mi)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area
11 square kilometres (4.2 sq mi)
• 100.58 metres (330.0 ft)
Dhalavaipuram is a town in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 105 km southwest of Madurai in the state of Tamil Nadu. The economy is based on the manufacture of Garmentss, cotton sarees, lungis and there are mills for spinning and weaving cotton.
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Climate
The climate of the region is semi-arid tropical monsoon type. Temperature range is 20°C to 37°C. It has a high mean temperature and a low degree of humidity. April, May and June are the hottest months of the year. The southwest monsoon which sets in June and lasts till August brings scanty rain. The bulk of the rainfall is received during the northeast monsoon in the months of October, November and December.
Education
Nadar from Southern remote areas of Tamil Nadu formed Nadar Uravinmurai Committee and constructed schools for boys and girls to offer free education to children who cannot afford to meet their educational expenses. Dhalavaipuram is having some decent matriculation schools, but that is not enough for students who want more exposure and standard education, Such students travel all the way to Rajapalayam to meet their needs.
The following are the schools in Dhalavaipuram
- T.N.P.M. Marimuthu Nadar Boys Hr. Sec. school
- T.N.P.M.M. Ammayappa Nadar Girls Hr. Sec school
- Annai Vidyalaya
- Kamarajar Matriculation School
- St. Antonys Matriculation School
Students travelling to Rajapalayam have 'Chinmaya Vidyalaya' as their first option If only they are not lucky enough to get themselves admitted there, they look for other schools like Ananda Vidyalaya, Rotary Vidyalaya, Angel's Matriculaion and so on.
Students from Dhalavaipuram move onto colleges in cities like Chennai,Madurai,Coimbatore and other colleges nearby.
Notable people
A.S.P. Ammaiyappa Nadar and sons
A.S.P. Ganapathiappa Nadar and sons
P.M.M.R. Subbiah nadar sons
P.M.M. Ammaiappa nadar son
P.M.M. Athinarayana nadar sons
- Mr. ESM. Thambidurai - [pioneer of garments industries in Dhalavaipuram]
- Mr. E.K.S & sons
- Mr. P.M.S.G. Chandrasekharan Nadar
Dhalavaipuram has the one and only Government-aided CO-OPERATIVE Hospital which was founded by A.S.Palaniswamy Nadar.
They have an organisation named NADAR URAVINMURAI for the well being of the people of the village.Mr. P.M.M. ATHINARAYANA NADAR spent a great part of life for the committee and he was the president for a continuous 21 years.A.S.P.Ammaiyappa Nadar played a vital role in the functioning of this organisation.He was the Treasurer for 18 straight years.It was in this period that NADAR URAVINMURAI transformed form a mere committee of the business men to a self supported organisation.When it was decided that it was time for the power to be handed over to the next generation,he voluntarily stepped down even though he was asked to stay.Now,the organisation is of the plan of building a college.Tourist attractions
Ayyanar Koil (Ayyanar Falls)
Ayyanar Falls is located on the slope of Western Ghats, It has waterfalls and a temple. It provides good opportunity for woodland mountain climbing. Dam is situated on the way to Ayyanar Falls which is providing water for the whole city.
Sanjeevi Hills
Sanjeevi Hills is situated in Rajapalayam on the way to Chatrapatti. The calm and serene ambiance makes it a favorite spot for tourists. Tradition recounts that in order to save the unconscious Lakshmana, Hanuman, the monkey god carried the entire Sanjeevi Hill with the herbal plants to Sri Lanka and threw it away afterward. It is said that the thrown down hill is the Sanjeevi Hills.
Sanjeevi Hill
Srivilliputtur
Srivilliputhur (Tamil: ஸ்ரீவில்லிபுத்தூர் / திருவில்லிபுத்தூர்) is a city and a municipality in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is on the Virudhunagar - Tenkasi line of the Southern Railway, about 74 km south of Madurai and well connected by road and rail with Madurai, Sivakasi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Sattur.
The primary landmark of Srivilliputtur is 12-tiered tower structure dedicated to the Lord of Srivilliputtur, known as Vatapatrasayee. The tower of this temple rises 192 feet high and is the official symbol of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is said to have been built by Periyaazhvar, the father-in-law of the Lord, with a purse of gold that he won in debates held in the palace of Pandya King Vallabhadeva. The Government of Tamil Nadu uses this temple tower as part of its symbol. Another wonder in Srivilliputtur is Chariot which runs on AdiPuram. Srivilliputhur is well known for its ancient heritage and devotinal contributions.
Srivilliputtur Shenbagathope Grizzled Squirrel Sanctuary
Shenbagathoppu is a place like Ooty for the locals here. The calm and serene ambiance makes it a favorite spot for tourists.Shenbaga Thoppu, a forest area about 8 km west from Srivilliputtur is a very good option for trekking. There is no proper bus service to reach here though. However, the place can be reached by two-wheeler or even cycle.
The forests are found on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. Only 6.3% of the total geographical area is under forests. Many rare and endemic varieties of flora and fauna are found along the mountain slopes.
Meenvetti Parai Falls - Nice place to visit during winter and rainy seasonsA wildlife sanctuary, spread over 480 square kilometres was established in 1989 at Shenbagathopu in Srivilliputtur taluk. This sanctuary is contiguous with the Periyar tiger reserve on the south-western side and the Megamalai reserve forest on the north-western side. The altitude varies from 100 to 2010 m above sea level. The sanctuary is home to the endangered, arboreal Grizzled Giant Squirrel (Ratufa macrora).
Grizzled SquirrelThis greyish brown squirrel weighs 1 to 1.8 kg. and is the size of a small cat. It measures about 735 mm. from nose to tail with the tail being 360 to 400 mm. long. They construct drays at forked branches where the crowns of neighbouring trees meet. This enables the squirrel to move away from the site by jumping from tree to tree when threatened. The home range of an individual is between 1,970 and 6,110 square metres.
The sanctuary also hosts a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and butterflies. Resident and migratory elephants are common. Other animals sighted are tiger, leopard, Nilgiri thar, spotted deer, barking deer, sambar, wild boar, porcupine, Nilgiri langur, lion-tailed macaque, common langur, slender loris, bonnet macaque, sloth bear and flying squirrel. Over 100 species of birds have been identified. The rare Great Indian horn bill is also found.
Special steps have been taken to conserve the forest areas in the sanctuary. The annual leases given for the collection of fruit and other minor forest produce has been stopped. Fruit bearing trees and other trees have been planted. This will increase the food sources as well as ensure continuity in the canopy. Soil conservation and water harvesting measures have been undertaken to improve the habitat.[2]
There are some waterfalls on the way, you can take bath and enjoy. People from surrounding will gather here especially during the winter and rainy seasons. The river and water falls (Meenvetti Parai) are so famous. Many people visit this nice place everyday from Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam and Sivakasi regularly. This place is shelter for many tribal communities.
See also
References
- ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ http://www.virudhunagar.tn.nic.in/placeofinterest1.htm
External links
- Dhalavaipuram map
- Official Dhalavaipuram Orkut group
- Handloom Saree's of Dhalavaipuram
- Official DHM Rice Mill Website
Categories:- Cities and towns in Virudhunagar district
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