Poovanam
Poovanam is a village in the Pattukkottai taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the southern part of the district. It is a peaceful village situated in the Cauvery delta. East area of Poovanam is called Keezhapoovanamand west side area called as Melapoovanam.
Poovanam(பூவாணம்) | |
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Village | |
  Poovanam(பூவாணம்) Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Poovanam(பூவாணம்) Poovanam(பூவாணம்) (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10.35°N 79.27°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Taluk | Pattukkottai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Panchayat |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,582 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 614803 |
| Telephone code | 91 4373 278 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 49 |
| Sex ratio | 1079 ♂/♀ |
Etymology
The name Poovanam literally means "FlowerRocket (firework)" in Tamil, the local language.
Geography
Poovanam is located at 10.21°N 79.16°E("Wikimapia".). It is situated in the Cauvery delta along the southeast coast of India in the East-central region of Tamil Nadu. Poovanam is 12 kilometers from Pattukkottai and at distance of 60 kilometers from Thanjavur. North side of Poovanam covered by the River, which is called as Agniyaru(Tamil: அக்னியாறு).
Demographics
As per the 2001 census, Poovanam had a total population of 1582 with 761 males and 821 females. The sex ratio was 1079. The literacy rate was 63.31.
Economy
Poovanam's economy is mainly agro-based. Agriculture in Poovanam is the main source of livelihood for most of its people. Agricultural Cultivation has been the major occupation of the local inhabitants of Poovanam as the land is ideal for growing crops like Rice and cultivation of Coconut palm tree's. The maximum portion of Poovanam land is used up for cultivation and agriculture. It is Cauvery Delta area. there are four pond's situated near agricultural area's.
Temples
Churches
- St.Francise Xavier Roman Catholic church.
Schools
- Panchayat Union Primary School, Keezhapoovanam.
- Panchayat Union Primary School, Melapoovanam.
References
- "Primary Census Abstract - Census 2001". Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu. Archived from the original on 16 April 2009.
- "Wikimapia".