Kangeyam

Kangeyam (Tamil: [kaːŋɡeːjam]) is a well known municipality Kangeyam taluk in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It is situated on National Highway 67.[7][8] Kangeyam is a commercial center in Tamil Nadu with the main commercial interests being rice hulling, coconut oil extraction, Ghee production and groundnut cultivation.The town is located at the distance of 28 km from the district headquarters Tiruppur, 45 km from Erode and 70 km from the industrial town of Coimbatore, 55 km from Karur , 32 km from Dharapuram and 441 km from the state capital Chennai.[5][9]

Kangeyam

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Town
Nickname(s): 
bull city
Kangeyam
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Kangeyam
Kangeyam (India)
Coordinates: 11.0054°N 77.5620°E / 11.0054; 77.5620
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionKongu Nadu (Sibiraja vellakovil uthamapalayam )
DistrictTirupur
TalukKangeyam
MetropolitanCoimbatore
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyKangeyam Municipality
 • Chairman-
 • Municipality CommissionerMr. S. MOORTHY[2]
 • MLAU.Thaniyarasu[3][4]
Area
 • Total22.17 km2 (8.56 sq mi)
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2011)[6]
 • Total32,147
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
638701
Telephone code04257
Vehicle registrationTN-42Y
Websitemunicipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/

The Kangeyam bull, known for its superior draught strength and adaptability to poor nutritional conditions is indigenous to the area around Kangeyam and is named after the town.[10][11][12][13] As of 2011, the town had a population of 32,147.

History

An ancient beryl mine near Kangeyam produced Indian beryl which was exported to Roman empire, which is the reason for numerous Roman coins found in the nearby areas.[14]

Economy

The major business interests in Kangeyam are rice mills, coconut copra(dried kernel) making which is used in coconut oil production, ghee production and groundnut cultivation. The region, despite being semi-arid and rain-fed, produces rice throughout the year. Rice is processed to hull it and then marketed.[9] Paddy procured from Thanjavur and Cauvery delta regions in Tamil Nadu and from other states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are also brought here for processing and there are more than 500 rice mills in Kangeyam Taluk.[15]

Coconut oil production in Kangeyam began in the 1980s when coconut cultivation started spreading in Tamil Nadu. Kangeyam is often named among the major coconut oil producing regions of India and the coconut oil that is produced here is marketed all over Tamil Nadu, and also in other states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh,[16] and is also exported.[5] Coconut kernel is first allowed to dry on large fields made for this purpose, and then processed in oil mills to produce coconut oil.[17][18][19][20] There are about 150 coconut oil manufacturing units in and around Kangeyam, and about 500 kopra processing and drying units in Kangeyam Taluk.[15] The town is a very important rice and oil market in Tamil Nadu, and is called the "Rice and Oil Town".[5] Ghee and Ornamental stone production are major businesses in Kangeyam.[9] The stone that is produced is known as "Moon Stone", and is exported to other countries.[5]

'United carbon' is a charcoal manufacturing company located in Kangeyam. Few other companies like welding wire manufacturing, are located within Kangeyam. Many spinning mills and knitting manufacturing and processing units are located in Kangeyam as it is close to Tiruppur.

The Kangeyam bull is a cattle breed that is indigenous to the area around Kangeyam.[5] There are two varieties of Kangeyam cattle. The Kangeyam bull is known for its superior draught strength and adaptability to poor nutritional conditions.[13] They have a compact body with short, stout legs, strong hooves, a short neck and a firm hump, and are usually grey or white in colour.[12]

Demographics
Religion[21]
Religion Percent(%)
Hindu
 
 88.86%
Muslim
 
 6.22%
Christian
 
 3.91%
Other
 
 1.01%

According to 2011 census, Kangeyam had a population of 32,147 with a sex-ratio of 987 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[22] A total of 2,811 were under the age of six, constituting 1,485 males and 1,326 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 9.33% and 0.07% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 77.7%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[22] The town had a total of : 9,449 households. There were a total of 15,720 workers, comprising 392 cultivators, 603 main agricultural laborers, 1,610 in house hold industries, 11,503 other workers, 1,612 marginal workers, 63 marginal cultivators, 155 marginal agricultural laborers, 225 marginal workers in household industries and 1,169 other marginal workers.[23]

Around 3% of the people are below poverty line which is much lower than the national average of 29.8% and the state average of 17.1%.[7][24][25] Kangeyam has 88.86% Hindus, 6.22% Muslims, 3.91% Christians, 0.02% Sikhs, 0.02% Buddhists, 0.01% Jains and 0.01% Others. 0.95% of the respondents follow no religion or did not state their religion.[21]

Administration and Politics

Kangeyam comes under Dharapuram revenue division of Tirupur District.[26] Kangeyam assembly constituency is part of Erode (Lok Sabha constituency).[27] A. Ganesha Murthi is the current Member of Parliament.[28] U. Thaniyarasu (AIADMK) represents Kangeyam Constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.[29]

Transport

Because of its strategic location, Kangeyam is well connected by roads to many major towns in the district.[8][30] Kangeyam is located on National Highway 81.[8] A State Highway running through Kangeyam connects (Erode - Kangeyam - Dharapuram - Palani). There are two bus stands in Kangeyam abutting each other- one for mofussil buses which connects the surrounding villages with Kangeyam, and the other for State service buses which connects Kangeyam with other parts of Tamil Nadu. The roads around Kangeyam are busy ones in Tamil Nadu. Other state highways that run through Kangeyam are:

  1. SH 172 (Tiruppur - Kangeyam),
  2. SH 96 (Erode - Kangeyam),
  3. SH 189 (Kangeyam - Kodumudi).[31]

Kangeyam is about 28 km from Tirupur, 46 km from Erode, 68 km from Coimbatore, 23 km from Uthukuli and 32 km from Dharapuram.[32][33][34][35]

Places of interest
Kangeyam Temple
  • Sivanmalai is a Hindu temple located on the State Highway 172 and it is about 4 km from Kangeyam.[36] The temple is located atop a small hill.[37][38]
  • Arulmigu Kannapuram Mariamman temple ( one of the oldest ancient powerful Mariamman) is located in Olappalayam 9 Km from Kangeyam and 7 Km from vellakovil in karur road. An ancient Car festivel in the montha of April ChitraPournami for one week Kangeyam bull is a cattle breed . Farmers from Kangeyam,vellakovil,muthur,Dharapuram,Udumalipet,Palladam, Chennimalai,Perundurai,Avinashi, Aravakuruchi, Mulanur,Ottanchatram,Karur,Palani participated. Farmers and landlords and Jallikatu fames are came to buy Kangeyam Bulls from Pudhukottai,Tanjavore,Salem,Pollachi,Madurai,Trichy,Perampalur,Ariyalur and all over from tamilnadu.
  • Arulmigu Kariyakali Amman Temple on Nathakadiyur Road at Peranjervali is located 12 kilometres far, northerly.
  • Chennimalai is a town located on SH 96 with a Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan located atop a hill.[31][39][40]
  • Vattamalai is a small hill, with a Hindu temple atop it.[41] It is located at about 7 km from Kangeyam. Many Indian movies have been shot at Vattamalai.[42][43]
  • Orathuppalayam Dam, built across the Noyyal River, is about 14 km from Kangeyam. The dam is a major concern for environmentalists because of its polluted waters.[44][45]
  • Kuraikal theerkum kulanthai madha shrine karur road. This is famous Christian church in Tamil Nadu.

Utilities

There is a 54-bedded Government Hospital in Kangeyam.[46] Four Primary Health Centres are under the administration of Kangeyam Health Block, which comes under Tiruppur Health Unit District (HUD).[47] Besides these, there are a number of private hospitals.[48] A number of schools and colleges are situated in and around Kangeyam.[49]

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