Vishnampettai Explained
Vishnampettai is a large village in Budalur block, Thiruvaiyaru taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. This village is located in the banks of Kaveri River, Kollidam River and Kudamurutti River.[1]
Demographics
The total geographical area of Vishnampettai is 607.52hectares.[2] The population of the village is 2655 in which 1314 are male and 1341 are female. The literacy rate of the village is 73.12%.[3]
One of the most notable person is V Ramanathan. He helped develop the archaeological sites and temples in his village. V Ramanathan died on July 10, 2007. The temple is now run on his name and yearly festivities are arranged on Vinayaka Chaturthi day.
Notable People
- V.S. Venkataraman: Former Additional Secretary Commerce Ministry and also First PA to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.[4]
Transportation and education
Nearest railway stations
- Budalur Railway station-9 km away
- Alakkudi Railway station-14.5 km away
- Lalgudi Railway station-14.8 km away
Nearest airports
Schools nearby
- Lourdu Xavier Matric Higher Secondary School-0.9 km
- Sacred Heart F.Lawrence Higher Secondary school-2.6 km
- Mettur School-9.2 km[5]
References
10.8667°N 135°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Google Maps.
- Web site: Vishnampettai Village in Thiruvaiyaru (Thanjavur) Tamil Nadu - villageinfo.in. villageinfo.in.
- Web site: Vishnampettai Village Population - Thiruvaiyaru - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
- Book: Prasad, Rajeshwar . Days with Lal Bahadur Shastri: Glimpses from the Last Seven Years . 1991 . Allied Publishers . 978-81-7023-331-2 . 57 . en.
- Web site: Vishnampettai, தமிழ்.
