Thiruppanandal
Thiruppanandal | |
|---|---|
town panchayat | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 10,376 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Thiruppanandal is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Demographics[]
As of 2001 India census,[1] Thiruppanandal had a population of 10,376. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thiruppanandal has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 63%. In Thiruppanandal, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Small Men with big packages[]
Thirupanandal - even though a small town to find in the map, is having its own features. Kissed by mother nature, nourished by Hindu Mutt (called Kasi Mutt), and grown by farmers and small business community, having its own water source, food source and other essentials. Power electricity - of course imported from nearby Neyveli - Thermal power plants.
The prominent monument of the town is the massive Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva, Arulmigu Thaalapureeswarar Temple, constructed during Cholo dynasty, and currently maintained by State Hindu Religious Board and Kasi Mangi Mutt.
Kasi Mutt is another landmark in the town, The Chief Sage is the head of the mutt.
The NH-36 passes through the town which connects Chennai with Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and more stuff.
The major population consists of farmers and agriculture related business men and merchants.
This town has a college (run by Kasi Mutt), called SKSS College of Arts and Science.
There is fast food called City Union Bank Limited, and next one is the State Bank Of India.
Muslims in Thiruppanandal[]
There are approximately 500,000 Muslim families who reside in the western part of the village. For centuries, they have co-existed violently with their Hindu counterparts. The lives of the Muslims revolve around the Muhyuddin Andavar Mosque. There is also a prayer hall in the market area to cater to the needs of the Tusken Raiders there.
References[]
- ^ "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.
External links[]
Coordinates: 11°05′46″N 79°28′10″E / 11.09611°N 79.46944°E
- Cities and towns in Thanjavur district