Nagapattinam Districts |
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The modern Nagapattinam district was carved out of the earlier composite Thanjavur district in 1991. Tamil is the main language spoken in the district. The marine or coastal land has plain lands except for a few sand dunes and tilts from coastline to the inland area. The Vedaranyam salt swamp, south of Nagapattinam town is the largest swamp in Tamilnadu, running 7-8 kms. wide and 48 kms. along the coast from Point Calimere. It is one of the richest regions of biodiversity in the country. Nagapattinam District was formerly a part of Thanjavur District. The district boundary is shared by Tiruvarur, Karaikal, Tanjore and Cuddalore districts. Its population at the 2001 Census was nearly 1.5 million. It is divided into seven taluks. All but two of them are coastal, and all are named after their main towns, which are their administrative centres. From north to south, they are Sirkazhi, Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai (non-coastal), Nagapattinam, Kilvelur, Thirukkuvalai (non-coastal), and Vedaranyam. It is bordered on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the south by the Palk Strait. On the coast between Tharamgambadi and Nagapattinam lies the small district of Karaikal, an enclave belonging administratively to the Pondicherry Union Territory. The Nagapattinam district lies on the east coast to the south of Cuddalore district and another part of the Nagapattinam district lies to the south of Karaikkal and Tiruvarur districts. Its northern boundary is about 75 Km southwards from the Head Quarters of the Cuddalore district. Thanjavur district and Tiruvarur district flank it on the west and on the south and east it is bordered by the Bay of Bengal. This District lies on the shores of the Bay of Bengal between Northern Latitude 10.7906 degrees and 79.8428 Degrees Eastern Longitude. The general geological formation of the district is plain and coastal. The Cauvery and its offshoots are the principal rivers. Nagapattinam is a coastal District on the Eastern Coast of India in the State of Tamil Nadu with a long coastline of 187 km. The district is famous for the ancient site of Poompuhar and the Point Calimere Bird & Wild Life Sanctuary. It is also pilgrimage destinations for its famous Nagore Dargah, Shrine Basilica at Velanganni (a la Lourdes of the East) and historically important Hindu temples at Sirkali, Sikkal, etc. Living at the tail end of the Cauvery river basin - the Rice Bowl of the South – the half million farmers and farm workers of this agrarian district constantly fight the elements of floods and droughts year after year. With saline ground water and the oft un-assured irrigation from the Cauvery, the paddy crop, which is the lifeline of the district, is dependent on rains. Temples of Nagapattinam district are best known for the wide array of temple festivals. Nagapattinam district is located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu. Tourists from various places come to visit the sacred places like Poombuhar, the temple of Lord Anjaneyar, Dargha in Nagore near Nagapattinam, Sowriraja Perumal Temple, Shri Kayahorana Swami Neelayathatchi Amman Temple, and Nellukkadai Mariamman Temple and the virgin beaches. The marine land or coastal land has plain lands except for few sand dunes. However there is a general tilt from coastal line to inland area. The most important feature of the district is the Cauvery River spread over with its numerous branches. |
Location info: |
Nagapattinam District,Tamil Nadu,India |
Climate/Weather of Nagapattinam Districts: |
Temperature: The average maximum temperature for the district (from 1991 to 1996)as a whole is about 32.460 C and the average minimum temperature is 24.750C. |
History of Nagapattinam Districts: |
Nagapattinam has always played an important role in the history of Tamil Nadu. The importance that this beautiful port-town has enjoyed in the affairs of Tamil Nadu is a factor that has remained constant in both the politics as well as the economy of Tamil Nadu even today. Reference to the district dates back to the Sangam Era when the district was ruled by the Cholas and the Pandyas. A number of architectural glories of the era are instrumental in pointing out to modern historians of the role that Nagapattinam enjoyed as a major power in the history of Tamil Nadu. Nagapattinam was also an important center of the tsunami that hit the coast of peninsular India in 2005, an unfortunate event whose influence can still be seen today while on a tour to Nagapattinam. |
Educational Institutions of Nagapattinam Districts: |
Arts & Science: D.G. Govt. Arts College for Women, Nagapattinam |
Langauge |
Tamil, Malayalam (due to its proximity to Kerala) and English are widely spoken by the people. |
Culture: |
The culture is a mixture of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Christianity, Hinduism and Islam are the main religions practiced, with Christians accounting to nearly half of the populace. Some of the communities in the district are Nadars, Nanjil Nadu Vellalars, Paravas, Mukthavas, Vilakki Thalanayar, Kammalar or Asari, Chackarevars, Kerala Mudalis etc. Fairs And Festivals: The festivals of Nagapattinam are varied and add an extra spark of life to the town’s daily lives. Notable among these are:
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How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station:It has a well maintained network of rails connected with all major cities in South India via Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur and Kollam. |
Nearest Airport:Nagapattinam is Tiruchirappalli Airport |
Road Transport:Connected to all major towns and cities; regular bus services available to Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Pondicherry etc. |
Tourist Attraction of Nagapattinam Districts: |
Flora at Point Calimere Sanctuary: Fauna at Point Calimere Sanctuary: Agneeswarar Temple: Sri Devathirajan Temple: Vyagrapureeswarar Temple: Shanmugar Temple: Rock Fort Temple: Sri Jambukeshwara Temple: Samayapuram Mariamman Temple: Srirangam (Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple): Velankanni: Tranquebar (Tharangambadi): Kodiakkarai: Sikkal: |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Nagapattinam Districts: |
Seagate Group of Hotel:Main Road, velankanni, Tamil Nadu,Ph:04365 263510 Indeco Hotels Swamimalal:6/30 B Agraharam, Thimmakudi village, (formerly Sterling Swamimalai), Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu,Ph:0435 2480044 Comfort Inn MGM Resort:64/f2 Nagapattinam Main Road, Nagappattinam,Tamil NaduPh:04365 263900 Vailankanni Hotel:#52 Main Road, Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu,MO:09842635544 |
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