Cheranmahadevi is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Cheranmahadevi
Cheranmahadevi, Nathampuja shethram, Nigaril Shozhasathurvedi mangalam[1] | |
|---|---|
town | |
| Nickname: Sermadevi | |
  Cheranmahadevi Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°41′N 77°34′E / 8.68°N 77.57°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Named for | Temples |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,320 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 627414 |
| Telephone code | 04634 |
Etymology
editThe name "Cheranmahadevi" is combination of Three words "Cheran", "Maha", and "Devi" (Translation: Cheran's daughter Devi).
Geography
editCheranmahadevi is located on the bank of the Thamirabarani River. It is roughly 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) west of Tirunelveli in the foothills of Kozhundana Malai.
Kannadian canal is the first such canal along the Thamirabarani river.
Demographics
editAs of 2001[update] India census, Cheranmahadevi had a population of 16,320. Males constituted 49% of the population and females 51%. Cheranmahadevi has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 71%. 9% of the population is under 6.[2]
Government and politics
editCheranmahadevi is Taluk headquarters with a subcollector office within the town and with Judicial Court 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) away. Cheranmahadevi assembly constituency is part of the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha constituency.[3]
Economy
editAgriculture is the livelihood. The city is surrounded by paddy fields.
This ancient town hosts Ramaswamy Temple, more than 1000 years old. The road connecting to the river is lined with Marutham trees.
The other side of town is surrounded by a small hillock called Kozhundana malai. On both sides of the hill there are Murugan temples that are more than 300 years old.
Culture
editBhaktavatsala Vishnu temple is considered to be a monument for its medieval carvings referring to the period of Chola and Pandiya kings. The temple was built from 1012 to 1044, Devotees are allowed to worship on Vidhivadha each month. Vidivadha Aga Vyadhipadha is a Dosha in some Jathaka (Janma Kundali). It is the only remedial temple in the world. Maha Vyadhipadha falls during December. Pilgrims gather to make remedial rituals.
Transport
editCheranmahadevi is connected to Tirunelveli, Nagerkoil, Tenkasi by bus and train.
Air
editThe nearest airports are Trivandrum and Madurai, each approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) away.
Rail
editIt is connected by rail to Chennai, Tenkasi and Tirunelveli.
Road
editCheranmahadevi is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Tirunelveli by road and rail. Buses reach Ambasamudram, Papanasam, Kalakkad, Tenkasi, Valliyur, and Nagercoil.
References
edit- ^ Thirukkoilkal vazhikaatti, Tirunelveli District, August 2014;tnhrce publication;page 96
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2008.