Kattumannarkoil
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Kattumannarkoil is a panchayat town and taluk headquarter in Cuddalore district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
. Kattumannarkoil Town Panchayat constituted in the year of 1892. The Town is coming under the administrative territory of Cuddalore District. The Town extends over an area of 19.425 km2. The Town is situated along 25 KM South West of Chidambaram and lies on the Chidambaram-Trichy Highway Road. It is Pilgrim Spot in ancient epic and tourist centre. The population of this town is 22426 as per 2001 census. The first Paranthaka Chozha alias Veeranarayanan renewed Sri Mannanarkoil by brick construction. But there is authority to prove that Mannanar Perumal Temple was in existence even before the Chozha king paranthakan. (Uthama Chozhan’s 16th year stone inscription) The stone inscriptions of Krishanadevaraya Convey that the place of this temple is Veeranarayana Cheri which later turned as Veeranarayanapura Chadurvedhi Mangalam. Sadaya Varman Sundara Pandian installed the present deity Sri Veeranarayana Perumal in the 13th century. He renovated the temple fully.
, Kattumannarkoil had a population of 22,683. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kattumannarkoil has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Kattumannarkoil, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
2.Govt.Boys higher secondary school
3.Govt.Girls higher secondary school
4.Kalaimagal Matric Hr. Sec. School
5.G.K. Matric Hr. Sec. School
6.RC High School
7.Mother's Pride
8.kalaimaghal aided middle school
9.punchayat union Muslim school
10.The great Kalappu paada salai
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The Kattumannarkoil assembly constituency
is part of Chidambaram (Lok Sabha constituency)
.
The Kattumannarkoil member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is Murugumaran from the ADMK Party. The MP for the Chidambaram seat is Thol. Thirumavalavan from the DPI
.
incharge of the maintenance and operation of irrigation systems of this tank.
The location of this tank is between latitudes 11 15 ‘ E and 11 25’ E and Longitudes 79 30’ N and 79 35’ N
CLIMATE AND RAINFALL
Generally, like Tamil Nadu, this area of Veeranam tank and its watershed is situated in the rain shadow region for
south west monsoon. It has got sub tropical climate.
Veeranam Tank is situated nearer to the seashore I,e. about 30 km from Bay of Bengal. Hot weather prevails in the months
of March to June, and the maximum tesperature varies from 30 to 38 C. This area is mostly seved by the North East
Monsoon and the South West Monsoon lean not have much effect in this area. Because of its to the sea-shore, cyclonas,
hit the sea shore during South East Monsoon, resulting in heavy rains. Two rainfall are situated in Veeranam Tank one
at its right flank i.e. Kattumannarkoil and another at left flank i.e. Sethiathope. The average rainfall in these
stations is more than the state average of 950mm. During the last 18 years the average annual rainfall in Kattumannarkoil
is 1025 mm. In Sethiathope, the average annual rainfall during the last 25 years is 1273 mm.
But due to the Vagaries of North East Monsoon, Veeranam tank has to depend on water from Mettur dam often.
HISTORY OF THE TANK
Veeranam Tank is one of the biggest tank in Tamil Nadu and also an age old one. This tank has been referred briefly in
the book called “ Ponniyen Selvan” Written by the famous author ‘Kalki’ in the year 1950. This book gives the
information on the age of this tank and it has been mentioned that the tank was formed at a period of more than
1000 years by the Prince Rajathithar Son of Parandage Chola. The tank was originally called as Veeranarayanan Tank.
When king Paranthaga Cholan I ruled over Chola Kingdom during the 9th Century i.e. 907 to 935 AD he wanted to improve
the Irrigation facilities in and around Chidambaram. He formed a village called as ‘Veera Narayana Sathurvethi Mangalam.
This Village was gifted to the Scholars who were well versed in the Four Vedhas. This Village is now called as
Kattumannarkoil which is situated in the right flank of Veeranam Tank. He then formed the biggest tank and named it
as ‘Veera Narayanan Eri’ ‘Veera Narayanan’ is the nickname given to king Paranthaga Cholan I for his Valour.
Subsequently this tank is now called as Veeranam Tank.
During the later period of Chola Kingdom, King Rajendra Cholan I who ruled during the period 1012 AD to 1044 AD,
Spread his kingdom up to Ganga. He conquered the lands up to River Ganga. In Memomory of his Victory he formed the
Village ‘ Gangai Konda Cholapuram’ during the year 1024 AD. In addition to that in order to improve the Irrigation
facilities in and around the new Village, he formed a new tank and called it as ‘Chola ‘ Gangam’. He made a link between
‘Chola gangam’ and Veeranarayanan Eri so that the former surpluses into the later. The tank ‘Chola Gangam’ is now called
as ‘ Ponneri Tank’ which is situated at the road connecting Jeyamkondam and Gangaikonda Cholapuram. These details were
collected from Saraswathi Mahal Library at Tanjore.
In the olden days this tank has served as a connecting link between the Khan Sahip canal and Vedavar. Havigation
was I Vogue from Coimbatore and Trichy to South Arcot Terminating at Portonovo. The South Arcot District Gazettee
by Francis Esq. I.C.S. – 1906 records as follows.
2.Kailasanathar Kamalambigai, (Shivan Temple) Nattarmangalam.
3.Thirunaraiyur- Polla pillayar temple
4.Omampuliyur- shivatemple
5.Kanattumullur- shiva temple
6.Kattumannarkoil-perumal temple
7.Maranatha church.,Pr.S.R.Devanesan.,Kattu mannar koil.
8.Prahatheeswara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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9.Chidambaram- Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram.
Cuddalore District
Cuddalore District is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Cuddalore is the district headquarters. For the first time, urn burial grave goods were found in the village of Marungur in the district, carrying inscriptions in Tamil Brahmi from the 1st century...
in the India
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of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
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. Kattumannarkoil Town Panchayat constituted in the year of 1892. The Town is coming under the administrative territory of Cuddalore District. The Town extends over an area of 19.425 km2. The Town is situated along 25 KM South West of Chidambaram and lies on the Chidambaram-Trichy Highway Road. It is Pilgrim Spot in ancient epic and tourist centre. The population of this town is 22426 as per 2001 census. The first Paranthaka Chozha alias Veeranarayanan renewed Sri Mannanarkoil by brick construction. But there is authority to prove that Mannanar Perumal Temple was in existence even before the Chozha king paranthakan. (Uthama Chozhan’s 16th year stone inscription) The stone inscriptions of Krishanadevaraya Convey that the place of this temple is Veeranarayana Cheri which later turned as Veeranarayanapura Chadurvedhi Mangalam. Sadaya Varman Sundara Pandian installed the present deity Sri Veeranarayana Perumal in the 13th century. He renovated the temple fully.
Demographics
India censusCensus
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, Kattumannarkoil had a population of 22,683. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kattumannarkoil has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Kattumannarkoil, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Schools
1.P.R.G.Higher secondary school2.Govt.Boys higher secondary school
3.Govt.Girls higher secondary school
4.Kalaimagal Matric Hr. Sec. School
5.G.K. Matric Hr. Sec. School
6.RC High School
7.Mother's Pride
8.kalaimaghal aided middle school
9.punchayat union Muslim school
10.The great Kalappu paada salai
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Politics
Kattumannarkoil union has around 55 villages and the town panchayat has 18 wards. The president of the town panchayat is MGR Dasan, and the chairman of the panchayat union is S. Jayanderan. The Cuddalore District panchayat union president is S. Silambu Selvi.The Kattumannarkoil assembly constituency
Kattumannarkoil (State Assembly Constituency)
Kattumannarkoil is the legislative assembly, that includes the city, Kattumannarkoil. It is part of the Chidambaram .- Madras State :- Tamil Nadu :- References :...
is part of Chidambaram (Lok Sabha constituency)
Chidambaram (Lok Sabha constituency)
Chidambaram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Before 2009, Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Kurinjipadi...
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The Kattumannarkoil member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is Murugumaran from the ADMK Party. The MP for the Chidambaram seat is Thol. Thirumavalavan from the DPI
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Veeranam Lake and Water Resources
This is a major tank attached to Chidambaram Division of South Arcot. PWD circle and the Lalpet Section of PWD isincharge of the maintenance and operation of irrigation systems of this tank.
The location of this tank is between latitudes 11 15 ‘ E and 11 25’ E and Longitudes 79 30’ N and 79 35’ N
CLIMATE AND RAINFALL
Generally, like Tamil Nadu, this area of Veeranam tank and its watershed is situated in the rain shadow region for
south west monsoon. It has got sub tropical climate.
Veeranam Tank is situated nearer to the seashore I,e. about 30 km from Bay of Bengal. Hot weather prevails in the months
of March to June, and the maximum tesperature varies from 30 to 38 C. This area is mostly seved by the North East
Monsoon and the South West Monsoon lean not have much effect in this area. Because of its to the sea-shore, cyclonas,
hit the sea shore during South East Monsoon, resulting in heavy rains. Two rainfall are situated in Veeranam Tank one
at its right flank i.e. Kattumannarkoil and another at left flank i.e. Sethiathope. The average rainfall in these
stations is more than the state average of 950mm. During the last 18 years the average annual rainfall in Kattumannarkoil
is 1025 mm. In Sethiathope, the average annual rainfall during the last 25 years is 1273 mm.
But due to the Vagaries of North East Monsoon, Veeranam tank has to depend on water from Mettur dam often.
HISTORY OF THE TANK
Veeranam Tank is one of the biggest tank in Tamil Nadu and also an age old one. This tank has been referred briefly in
the book called “ Ponniyen Selvan” Written by the famous author ‘Kalki’ in the year 1950. This book gives the
information on the age of this tank and it has been mentioned that the tank was formed at a period of more than
1000 years by the Prince Rajathithar Son of Parandage Chola. The tank was originally called as Veeranarayanan Tank.
When king Paranthaga Cholan I ruled over Chola Kingdom during the 9th Century i.e. 907 to 935 AD he wanted to improve
the Irrigation facilities in and around Chidambaram. He formed a village called as ‘Veera Narayana Sathurvethi Mangalam.
This Village was gifted to the Scholars who were well versed in the Four Vedhas. This Village is now called as
Kattumannarkoil which is situated in the right flank of Veeranam Tank. He then formed the biggest tank and named it
as ‘Veera Narayanan Eri’ ‘Veera Narayanan’ is the nickname given to king Paranthaga Cholan I for his Valour.
Subsequently this tank is now called as Veeranam Tank.
During the later period of Chola Kingdom, King Rajendra Cholan I who ruled during the period 1012 AD to 1044 AD,
Spread his kingdom up to Ganga. He conquered the lands up to River Ganga. In Memomory of his Victory he formed the
Village ‘ Gangai Konda Cholapuram’ during the year 1024 AD. In addition to that in order to improve the Irrigation
facilities in and around the new Village, he formed a new tank and called it as ‘Chola ‘ Gangam’. He made a link between
‘Chola gangam’ and Veeranarayanan Eri so that the former surpluses into the later. The tank ‘Chola Gangam’ is now called
as ‘ Ponneri Tank’ which is situated at the road connecting Jeyamkondam and Gangaikonda Cholapuram. These details were
collected from Saraswathi Mahal Library at Tanjore.
In the olden days this tank has served as a connecting link between the Khan Sahip canal and Vedavar. Havigation
was I Vogue from Coimbatore and Trichy to South Arcot Terminating at Portonovo. The South Arcot District Gazettee
by Francis Esq. I.C.S. – 1906 records as follows.
Nearest Temples
1.Anantheeswarar Temple, (Shiva Temple) Kattumannarkoil.2.Kailasanathar Kamalambigai, (Shivan Temple) Nattarmangalam.
3.Thirunaraiyur- Polla pillayar temple
4.Omampuliyur- shivatemple
5.Kanattumullur- shiva temple
6.Kattumannarkoil-perumal temple
7.Maranatha church.,Pr.S.R.Devanesan.,Kattu mannar koil.
8.Prahatheeswara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Gangaikonda Cholapuram was erected as the capital of the Cholas by Rajendra Chola I, the son and successor of Rajaraja Chola, the great Chola who conquered a large area in South India at the beginning of the 11th century C.E. It occupies an important place in the history of India. As the capital...
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9.Chidambaram- Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram.