Elayirampannai Explained

Elayirampannai
Settlement Type:town
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:9.27°N 77.83°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Virudhunagar
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:101
Population Total:6354
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code:626201

Elayirampannai is a panchayat town in Virudhunagar district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The economy of the town is based on manufacturing safety matches, crackers and agriculture.

Overview

Elayirampannai (Tamil:ஏழாயிரம்பண்ணை) has a history of more than 350 years. Once it was ruled by Zamindars who were palayakarars before the British rule. [1] Even today the descendants of Jaminthars are living in Elayirampannai.

Demographics

As of 2001 census, Elayirampannai had a population of 6,354. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Elayirampannai has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 52%. In Elayirampannai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Facilities

Government Hospital

Economy

The main business here is Agriculture and Safety Matches. Elayirampannai is a hub for Wax Safety matches in India. Many MSME Safety matches units engaged in production of Wax Safety matches.

Transport

Bus Available from/to Sattur, Kovilpatti, Sankarankoil, Vembakottai

Nearest Railway Stations are Kovilpatti railway station (10 km) and Sattur(15 km)

Education

Schools:

References

  1. Book: Pate, HR. Madras District Gazetteers: Tinnevelly, Volume 1. 1917. Superintendent Government Printing Press. Madras. 63545682. 549.