Thirupuvanam, Sivaganga

Thiruppuvanam is a town in Manamadurai Constituency and also Manamadurai division in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2][3] The town is famous for Sri Pushpavaneswarar temple, which is one of the Padal Petra Shiva sthalams.[4]

Pushpavaneswarar temple (870–970 CE)
This article is about a town in Thiruppuvanam Taluk of Sivaganga district. For other uses, see Thirupuvanam.

Thiruppuvanam

Thiruppuvanam
Town
Tiruppuvanam
Nickname(s): 
Town of billhook
Coordinates: 9°49′37″N 78°15′24″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSivaganga
Government
 • TypeTaluk
 • BodyThiruppuvanam Town Panchayat
Area
 • Total20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
108 m (354 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total21,350
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)puvaniyams
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN 63
Websitehttp://www.townpanchayat.in/thiruppuvanam

The town is located in the bank of the Vaigai river. The town lies through NH47 starts from Ernakulam to Dhanushkodi. The keezhadi village comes under Thiruppuvanam Taluk of the Sivagangai district. It comes under the Thiruppuvanam Block.

The town has a railway station which is well connected with Madurai city. It is the only block in Sivagangai district which comes under the region of Madurai, due to which most of the facilities given to madurai and its surrounding areas will be available mostly here. Moreover, it is the only block in the Sivagangai district which has the Madurai city bus facilities and also the Sivagangai bus services. This town is the gateway to the Madappuram Kaliamman temple. This town is famous for billhook. This town has a TNSTC depot and it is one of the two depots of Madurai division which is operating beyond Madurai district. This town has a police station, society and operation of a fire station is in talks. There is also a strong demand of the residents of this town regarding the construction of a new bus stand.

This taluk is carved out from Manamadurai taluk. This taluk consist of 3 firkas namely Thiruppuvanam, Thiruppachetti (Thirupachi) and Konthagai

Location

Thiruppuvanam is situated nearby the Temple city of Madurai. on Madurai-Rameswaram National Highway and 18 km to the east of Madurai. Thiruppuvanam falls under Manamadurai assembly.

Due to its nearby location to the city of madurai, many schools, colleges and several industries are present in this taluk and around this town. It is mainly due to the transportation available in this area from madurai.

The nearby airport is madurai international airport

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[5] Thiruppuvanam had a population of 21,435. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thiruppuvanam has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 66%.

References
  1. "Government of Tamil Nadu"
  2. "Government of Tamil Nadu"
  3. "Government of Tamil Nadu"
  4. "Dinamalar" , Sri Pushpavaneswarar temple
  5. "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.

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