32-577: Manimangalam is a small town located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu state in Southern India , famous for its ancient temples and inscriptions documenting the history of the ancient Tamil kings According to the 2011 Census of India , the town had a population was 8198, of which 4,117 were males and 4,081 were females. The literacy rate is 72.60%. The town is located at a distance of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Tambaram . Manimangalam
64-832: 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
96-550: 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
128-815: Is a town of historic significance. This place became famous in the Pallava period as the site of the Battle of Manimangala , in which the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman I is said to have defeated the Chalukya King Pulakeshin II , and as one of the places mentioned in the Tamil copper-plate inscriptions of Kūram (in the modern-day Kanchipuram district ). It is said that the town housed exporters and merchants of precious jewels. As gathered from inscriptions in Sanskrit in local sites,
160-521: 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
192-421: 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
224-414: Is gathered that the town had several other appellations - it went by the name of Loka-Mahadevi-Chaturvedi-Mangalam during the time of Rajaraja I (alias Rajakesarivarman ), by Raja-Sulamani-Chaturvedi-Mangalam during the reign of the following kings Rajadhiraja , Rajendra and Veera Rajendra and also by a few other names . From the time of Kulothunga Chola I to the end of the third Kulothunga period,
256-469: Is one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu in India . The area comprising the present day Kancheepuram district was earlier a part of Chingleput district . The original Chingleput district was split in 1997 into form the present day Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts. On 18 July 2019, Chengalpattu district was carved out of Kanchipuram district, with suburbs from Chengalpet towards Chennai under
288-695: 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
320-609: 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
352-421: Is the main occupation of the people with 47% of the population engaged in it. Paddy is the major crop cultivated in this district. Groundnuts, sugarcane, cereals, millet and pulses are the other major crops cultivated. 76.50 metric tonnes lands are cultivated in fuel wood and 8.039 tonnes in cashew. Palar river along with tanks and wells are the main sources of irrigation in this district. More than 70 percent of
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#1733093342628384-613: 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,
416-498: The 163 notified areas (megalithic sites) in the state of Tamil Nadu are in Kancheepuram district, including those at Erumaiyur, Nandampakkam, Sirukalathur, Sikarayapuram, Ayyancheri, Kilambakkam and Nanmangalam. Tiruvannamalai district Tiruvannamalai district (previously known as Central Arcot , Tiruvannamalai Sambhuvarayar District ) is the second largest district in Tamil Nadu by area after Dindigul District and one of
448-491: 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
480-1195: 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
512-510: The district headquarters in Chengalpet. The separation came into effect from 29 November which was done by former Chief Minister Mr. Edappadi K Palaniswami . Kanchipuram district is situated on the North Eastern part of Tamil Nadu. It is bounded by Chengalpattu district in the East, Chennai district in the northeast, Ranipet and Tiruvannamalai districts in the west and Thiruvallur district in
544-474: The district is 23,586 hectares. </ref> Kancheepuram District consists of two revenue divisions and five taluks: According to 2011 census , Kancheepuram district had a population of 3,998,252 with a sex-ratio of 986 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. A total of 431,574 were under the age of six, constituting 220,341 males and 211,233 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 23.71% and 1.03% of
576-459: The district receives a rainfall of 1200 mm. The Palar river is the most important river running through the district. Through most of the year it remains dry, attributed to the construction of dams across the river in Andhra Pradesh . There are only a few hills of considerable elevation in the district. The southern part of Maduranthakam taluk contains small hills. The total forest area in
608-526: 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,
640-450: 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
672-580: 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
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#1733093342628704-482: 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
736-463: 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
768-724: 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
800-513: 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
832-463: 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,
864-415: The north. It lies between 11° 00' to 12° 00' latitudes and 77° 28' to 78° 50' longitudes. The district has a total geographical area of 4,43,210 hectares. The table below shows the maximum and minimum temperatures experienced in the district during different seasons. Northeast and Southwest monsoon are the major donors, with 54% and 36% contribution each to the total annual rainfall. During normal monsoon,
896-534: The population respectively. The average literacy of the district was 75.37%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The district had a total of 1,006,245 households. There were a total of 1,673,814 workers, comprising 74,761 cultivators, 162,494 main agricultural labourers, 41,149 in house hold industries, 1,088,974 other workers, 306,436 marginal workers, 14,582 marginal cultivators, 110,020 marginal agricultural labourers, 13,583 marginal workers in household industries and 168,251 other marginal workers. Agriculture
928-611: The town was also known by Ratnagrahara and Ratna Grama ( The village of jewels ) The town houses the 1000-year old Rajagopala Perumal Temple , devoted to Vishnu , and which is believed to have been built during the period of the Medieval Cholas , and the Dharmeswara Temple, devoted to Shiva , which is believed to have been built by Kulottunga I during the Later Chola period. In inscriptions found in both these temples, it
960-519: The town was called 'Pandiyanai Irumadi Venkonda Chola Chaturvedi Mangalam' ('the town belonging to the Chaturvedi Chola who conquered Pandyas twice'). During the 18- year reign of Raja Raja III, the town was called "Grama Sikamani Chaturvedi Mangalam" ( Jewel among habitations ). The Rajagopala Perumal temple is dedicated to the worship of Vishnu, in the form of Dwaraka-Pati ('the Lord of Dvārakā '), and
992-584: Was also known in Tamil as Vanduvarapati . Besides this, there are two other temples in the town devoted to Vishnu called the Vaikuntha-Perumal temple and the Krishna-swami temple. There is another temple called Kailasa-Nathar temple devoted to Siva. This Kanchipuram district location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kanchipuram district Kanchipuram district
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1024-474: 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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