30-735: Chengam (or Chengamma as on British records) is an important market town and a taluk headquarter in the Foot hills of Eastern ghats in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu , India . Chengam is the gateway to the Chengam pass in the Eastern ghats between Javvadhu hills to the north and Chennakesava hills to the south. The town is also the centre for various industrial activities which includes Sathanur dam hydro-electric project, Aavin milk processing plant and Periya Kolappadi SIDCO estate. The book Malaipadukadam in
60-583: A 16-meter-high sculpture of Neminatha thought to date from the 12th century that is the tallest Jain idol in Tamil Nadu. Dindigul District Dindigul District is one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu in India . Dindigul District is the largest district in Tamil Nadu by area. The district was carved out of Madurai District in 1985. It has an area of 6266.64 km and comprises 3 revenue divisions, 10 taluks, and 14 panchayat unions. The district
90-779: A 300-acre (1.2 km ) electronics hardware park and the commitment from the Taiwanese Shoe Company to set up its unit. In November 2009 the Tamil Nadu cabinet approved the Mahindara and Mahindra's Rs 1800 core automobile project in 450 acres. This unit will produce tractors, SUVs and commercial vehicles and auto parts. Aluminum die cast unit by Ashley Alteams, a joint venture by Ashok Leyland and Finland-based Alteams Oy started its production in January 2010. This High pressure die cast will manufacture automobile and telecommunication components with initial capacity of 7000 ton per year. One of
120-531: A Transport nexus of this region. The western part of the district which includes constituencies Palani and Oddanchatram lies in the Coimbatore plateau which is made up of Red soil(except in some places) While the rest of the district is relatively plain and has black and loamy soil. And the regions of Oddanchatram , Vedasandhur are semi arid, due to the rain shadow effect of Western Ghats, Sirumalai and Karandhamalai. This Geographical contrast attributed to
150-578: A distance of 34 km from Thiruvannamalai. Chengam is a municipality in Tiruvannamalai district . As of 2011 India census , Chengam had a population of 54,278 and an average literacy rate of 79.3%. Child population below 6 was 2,210 males and 2,479 females. Chengam has 142,845 people employed; 84,623 are male and 58,222 are female with an employment ratio of 50%. Chengam is 5th in Tiruvannamalai district and ranked 69th in Tamil Nadu. The literacy ratio
180-550: A total of 640 ). It is one of the six districts in Tamil Nadu currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Tiruvannamalai District is known for its two major businesses, agriculture and silk saree weaving. Rice cultivation and processing is one of the biggest businesses in this district. 112013 hectares of paddy cultivation is irrigated by 1965 lakes and 18 reservoirs and small dams. It has 18 regulated markets through which
210-465: Is located in Southwest of Tamil Nadu. The district is bound by Madurai district in the south, Tiruppur district in the northwest, Karur district in the north, Tiruchirappalli district in the northeast, Theni district in the Southwest and Idukki district of Kerala to the west. As of 2011, the district had a population of 2,159,775 with a sex-ratio of 998 females for every 1,000 males. In 2006,
240-497: Is 68% with 170,277 total literate people. In terms of literacy, Chengam is ranked 6th in Tiruvannamalai district and 230th in Tamil Nadu. It is a part of the Tiruvannamalai (Lok Sabha constituency) since 2009. Chengam Sri VenuGopala Parthasarathy Perumal Temple is more than 700 years old. Its architecture and layout is a model for Annamalaiyar Temple . For this festival the temple is decorated with colored lights, fireworks, naiyantimelam, karakattam (dance). Preparations are made for
270-521: Is composed of Talukas namely Tiruvannamalai taluk , Tiruvannamalai Rural Arani , Cheyyar , Chengam , Polur , Vandavasi , Kalasapakkam , Chetpet Thandarampattu , and Vembakkam In the District Arani and Tiruvannamalai regions are the highest revenue-generating regions. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Tiruvannamalai one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of
300-421: Is famous across the state and being shipped to places like Chennai, Coimbatore, Vellore, and the like. The district has a large populace of weavers who are specialize in making Silk sarees. Hand looms are often engaged for weaving, although recently some have turned to mechanized methods of using Power looms. Arani taluk contributes high percent of Silk weaving. Arani is the most important revenue earning town in
330-695: Is one of the most ancient heritage sites of India and is a centre of the Saiva religion. The Arunachala hill and its environs have been held in great regard by the Tamils for centuries. The temple is grand in conception and architecture and is rich in tradition, history and festivals. The main Deepam festival attracts devotees from far and wide throughout South India. It has historic places besides Tiruvannamalai, Polur, Arani, Vandavasi, Devikapuram connected to East India and French companies. Arani and Vandavasi had important places in
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#1732856150247360-609: Is planning for a SIPCOT at naidumangalam and kilpennathur both near Tiruvannamalai. Arani has the factories related to rice and silk with in the town and in the Taluk area. As well, there are few other mills near Arani, such as Lakshmi Saraswathi Cotton mills Arni Pvt Ltd and some engineering industry. Arahanthgiri Jain Math is a Jain math that was established at this ancient Jain site on 8 February 1998, at Thirumalai, Near Arani. The complex includes three Jain caves, four Jain temples and
390-703: Is the second largest district in Tamil Nadu by area after Dindigul District and one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu , in South India . It was formed in the year 1989 through the bifurcation of North Arcot into the Tiruvannamalai Sambuvarayar and Vellore Ambedkar districts. The city of Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters. The district is divided into 12 Taluks — Arani , Chengam , Tiruvannamalai , Polur , Thandarampattu , Vandavasi , Kalasapakkam , Chetpet , Kilpennathur , Jamunamarathoor , Cheyyar and Vembakkam . As of 2011,
420-461: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Dindigul one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the six districts in Tamil Nadu currently receiving funds from Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). The district is struck between the north south chaos as it lies in the center of Tamil Nadu. Its relative closeness to the cities of Trichy , Tiruppur , Karur, coimbatore , Madurai makes this district as
450-565: The Sangakkala literature mentions that Nannansei Nannan was a short-lived king who ruled from the Palkunrakottam hill with his capital as his capital. Many rare historical sources such as inscriptions and archeological finds have been found to prove this. Researchers also say that Nannan-ruled Navira Hill now refers to the Jawadhu Hills and some to the mountains near the sea. Initially Chengam
480-699: The age of six, constituting 111,955 males and 104,621 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 20.95% and 0.37% of the population, respectively. The average literacy of the district was 68.61%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The district had a total of 560,773 households. There were a total of 1,105,155 workers, comprising 155,332 cultivators, 388,725 main agricultural labourers, 25,253 in house hold industries, 393,707 other workers, 142,138 marginal workers, 10,073 marginal cultivators, 79,234 marginal agricultural labourers, 5,576 marginal workers in household industries and 47,255 other marginal workers. Languages of Dindigul district (2011) At
510-402: The different food, culture and Settlement. Oddanchatram and Palani are open to the Coimbatore plateau which contributes to their kongu population. According to 2011 census , Dindigul district had a population of 2,159,775 with a sex-ratio of 998 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. 37.41% of the population lived in urban areas. A total of 216,576 were under
540-491: The district falls in the North Eastern agro climatic zone of Tamil Nadu. The average annual rainfall of the study area is 1350.4 mm, out of which 80 percent is received during monsoon. The soils of the study area have an Ustic moisture regime and Hyperthermic temperature regime. According to 2011 census , Tiruvannamalai District had a population of 2,464,875 with a sex-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males, much above
570-1195: The district had a population of 2,464,875 with a sex-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males. Tiruvannamalai is one of the most venerated places in Tamil Nadu. In ancient times, the term "Annamalai" meant an inaccessible mountain. The word "Thiru" was prefixed to signify its greatness, and coupled with the two terms, it was called Thiruvannamalai. Thiru means 'holy' or 'sacred' and is traditionally used in front of names in all parts of Tamil Nadu like Thiruneermalai (Lord Ranganatha), Thirunageswaram (Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva), Thirumayam (Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva), Thirumayilai (Lord Adikeshava Perumal and Lord Kapali Eshwaran), Tiruvannamalai (Lord Shiva), Thiruchendur (Lord Muruga), Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort Lord Thaiyumanavar and Lord Sriranganathar), Thiruttani (Lord Muruga), Tiruchengode (Lord Shiva), Thiruchitrambalam (Lord Shiva), Thirumanancheri (Lord Shiva), Thirunallar (Lord Shani Eshwaran), Thiruporur (Lord Muruga), Thirukkadaiyur (Lord Shiva), Tirukalukundram (Lord Vedagiriswarar temple ), Thirukarugavur (Lord Garbharakshambigai temple ), Tirunelveli , Tiruppur , Tiruvallur and many more. The temple town of Tiruvannamalai
600-526: The district. Though the town is not popular off the state, a bulk of India's Silk apparels is produced by the people of Arani . The district started to industrialize following the establishment of the industrial complex near Cheyyar by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT). This is evidenced by the recent announcements of a 250-acre (1.0 km ) hi-tech Special Economic Zone for automative components,
630-450: The farmers sell their agri products directly to the government. Through these regulated markets, 271411 metric tonnes of paddy harvested in 2007. There are many rice mills to process paddy found throughout the district. The modern rice mill near Cheyyar is the biggest government owned mill and Arani has around 278 rice mills. Kalambur is also has around 20 rice mills and known for variety of rice called Kalambur Ponni rice. Kalambur Ponni rice
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#1732856150247660-580: The history of pre-independence. In the late Chola period the district was ruled by the Cholan of Sambuvarayar having Padavedu near Arani as HQ. We can now find the fort and note along with a Shiva temple namely Kailasanathar in Arani town. After independence Tiruvannamalai was under North Arcot District. The civil district of North Arcot was divided into Vellore District and Tiruvannamalai District in October 1989. P. Kolappan
690-482: The largest sugar mills in the country - Cheyyar co-operative sugars - is situated near Cheyyar. Since Tiruvannamalai District has its capital at Tiruvannamalai City, there are many factories around Tiruvannamalai. Scent factories are large in number due to the high production of flowers around Tiruvannamalai. They are listed as follows: 1. Hindusthan house hold factories, 2. Sarala birla factory of aroma oil, 3. Parthiban cottages aroma oil factory. The Tamil Nadu government
720-406: The major religion. The Arunachalesvara Temple in Tiruvannamalai is particularly famous. Muslims live in urban areas while Christians are mostly rural. Languages of Tiruvannamalai district (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 94.31% of the population spoke Tamil , 2.66% Urdu and 2.36% Telugu as their first language. Tiruvannamalai District has an area of 6,191 km . It is bounded on
750-724: The national average of 929. A total of 272,569 were under the age of six, constituting 141,205 males and 131,364 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 22.94% and 3.69% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the district was 66.%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The district had a total of 588,836 households. There were a total of 1,238,177 workers, comprising 265,183 cultivators, 351,310 main agricultural labourers, 37,020 in house hold industries, 316,559 other workers, 268,105 marginal workers, 27,458 marginal cultivators, 173,753 marginal agricultural labourers, 9,700 marginal workers in household industries and 57,194 other marginal workers. Hindus are
780-513: The north by Vellore District and Tirupattur District , on the east by Kanchipuram District , on the south by Villupuram District , and on the west by Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts. Tiruvannamalai District is divided into 3 sub districts (Arani, Tiruvannamalai and Cheyyar), twelve taluks, 27 blocks and 1,061 villages covering an area of 631,205 ha. The twelve taluks of Tiruvannamalai are listed below: List of cities having population of one lakh and above as per 2011 Census: The district
810-463: The north. The average annual rainfall of the study area is 1350 mm, out of which 80 percent is received during monsoon. The soils of the study area have an Ustic moisture regime and Hyperthermic temperature regime. Tiruvannamalai District comes under the Eastern Ghats (TN uplands) and Deccan plateau, hot semiarid region with red loamy soil with cropping period of 90 to 150 days. Excepting hills,
840-1003: The show by the festival committee and sponsors. Chengam lies on the mid-way of NH66 plying from Bangalore to Puducherry via Thiruvannamalai. It is separated from Thiruvannamalai at a distance of 35 km. It is well connected with major nearby Metro City Is Vellore City. Major towns like Arani , Polur , Thiruvannamalai , Singarapettai , Pudupalayam , Sathanur Dam , Thandarampattu and Uthangarai . Frequent buses ply from Chengam to Salem , Dharmapuri , Bangalore , Hosur , Krishnagiri , Tirupattur , Vellore , Chennai , Polur , Uthangarai , Hogenakkal , Pondicherry , Thiruvannamalai , Kallakurichi , Vizhuppuram and Chidambaram . Local town buses ply to Sathanur Dam , Kadaladi, Kanchi, Polur, Pudupalayam, Singarapettai, Neepathurai, Mel ravanthavadi, Thaazhaiyoothu, Thandarampattu, Pachal and many other villages. Tiruvanamalai district Tiruvannamalai district (previously known as Central Arcot , Tiruvannamalai Sambhuvarayar District )
870-540: Was an assembly constituency (SC) of Tiruppattur (Lok Sabha constituency) . In 2009 it became a part of the Tiruvannamalai Lok Sabha constituency . Chengam is located at 12°18′N 78°48′E / 12.3°N 78.8°E / 12.3; 78.8 . It has an average elevation of 272 metres (892 feet). Chengam municipality is located on the Pondicherry – Thiruvannamalai – Bangalore route, at
900-474: Was the first Collector of Tiruvannamalai District. On the whole Tiruvannamalai is traditionally rich in Historic and spiritual values but lacks in industrial growth. The district shares borders with Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts in the east, Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts in the south, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts in the west, and Vellore , Ranipet and Tirupattur districts in
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