Pullambadi Explained

Pullambadi
Native Name Lang:tamil
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:10.9667°N 133°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Tiruchirappalli
Government Type:Town
Governing Body:Town Panchayat
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:9985
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:621711
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:04329
Registration Plate:TN 48

Pullambadi is a Panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Pullambadi town panchayat heads the revenue block of Pullambadi in the taluk of Lalgudi.

History

The village of Pullambadi was upgraded into town panchayat during later 19th century. The name pullambadi was derived from the word "pullinambadi" which means the village of birds.

Demographics

India census,[1] Pullambadi had a population of 9985. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pullambadi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 65%. In Pullambadi, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Geography

This small town is situated on the Banks of river Nandhiyar which is tribute to River Kollidam.

Attractions

Lord Chidambareswara Temple which is built by Kulothunga Chola I is main attraction. Recent Excavations of inscriptions at Temple reveals many Historical events during Early Chola period. Now the age of temple is around 950 years .

Devi Temple Called Kulunthalamman (Selliamman) Festival During April/May is famous in Tiruchirapalli District after Samayapuram Mariamman Temple. The festival starts with Muthal kaappu on first Tuesday of "chithirai" Tamil month followed by second kaapu on second Tuesday. Then the 10 days long festival will start.

Education

Schools

Hospitals

Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation and Paddy is main crop grown in this region. Pullambadi Canal passes through the town. Pullambadi Canal Scheme Work started during 1956-57.[2] This canal was constructed by Mr.K.Kamaraj Former CM of Tamil Nadu during the 1960s. This was one of the biggest irrigation projects in Tamil Nadu.

Temples

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.
  2. https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/1715/1/lsd_02_05_05-09-1958.pdf page 53