Vikramasingapuram
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Vickramasingapuram or V.K.Puram is a 3rd Grade Municipal town in Tirunelveli District
in the India
n state
of Tamilnadu. It falls under the Ambasamudram
Taluk.
It is situated on the banks of river Thaamirabarani, 46 km from Tirunelveli, the capital of the District. This place is at the southern-most end of the Western Ghats which is called as "Podhigai Hill". Various religions' and castes' people are residing peacefully here.
It is close to the Agasthiar Falls, on the banks of the Thamirabarani river.It is the only falls in which the water comes all the years. It is not like kuttralam in which the water comes only in the season. This falls called all time kuttralam.
and 9 km from Ambasamudram
. It is situated on the banks of river Thamirabarani
More information on Vickramasingapuram can be found at the Municipality Website
, Vikramasingapuram had a population of 48,101. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Vikramasingapuram has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 73%. In Vikramasingapuram, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Now, Madura coats and Maas Business Solutions are primary companies providing employment in this area.
This town is also well known for its schools.
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Located between elevations ranging from 1000 to 1500 Metres, the Manjolai area is set deep within the the Western Ghats within the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in the Tirunelveli District. Located on top of the Manimuthar Dam & the Manimuthar Water Falls, the Manjolai area comprises of Tea Plantations, Small settlements around the tea plantations; Upper Kodaiyar Dam and a windy view point called Kuthiravetti
The Tea Plantations and the whole of Manjolai Estates are tea operated by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd on Forest Lands leased by the Government of Tamil Nadu. There are 3 Tea Estates within the Manjolai area - Manjolai Estate, Manimutharu Estate & Oothu Estate. The Estates are located on elevations ranging between 2300 Feet to 4200 Feet. The estates, road & the settlements in the Manjolai area are managed by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd. Images of Manjolai Hills can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/59865572@N00/sets/72157627351253129/
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Tirunelveli District
Tirunelveli District is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Tirunelveli is the district headquarters. A unique feature of this district is that it encompasses all five geographical traditions of Tamil Literature; kurinji , mullai , marudham , neithal and palai...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
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of Tamilnadu. It falls under the Ambasamudram
Ambasamudram
Ambasamudram is a taluk in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The entire taluk had a population of 392,226 as of 2001, with 42.5% classified as rural. The taluk is named for the principal town with the same name...
Taluk.
It is situated on the banks of river Thaamirabarani, 46 km from Tirunelveli, the capital of the District. This place is at the southern-most end of the Western Ghats which is called as "Podhigai Hill". Various religions' and castes' people are residing peacefully here.
It is close to the Agasthiar Falls, on the banks of the Thamirabarani river.It is the only falls in which the water comes all the years. It is not like kuttralam in which the water comes only in the season. This falls called all time kuttralam.
Nearby Places of Vickramasingapuram
Karaiyar Dam is located 49 km from Tirunelveli. This is a beautiful picnic spot. The natural beauty of Papanasam a place, 38 km west of Tirunelveli is enhanced by the Agasthiyar falls by which the Tamirabarani river descends into the plains. The water drops from a height of 100m over a wall of rock, covered both sides by forested hills of the Western Ghats. The water here is believed by Hindu Devotees to wash away all sins and there is a legend that close to the falls, on the banks of the Tamiraparani river Siva and Parvati appeared before Agasthiyar. The Papavinaswehwara temple is situated near the waterfall.Geography
Vikramasingapuram is located at 8.67°N 77.33°E. It has an average elevation of 200 metres (656 feet). It is situated 53 km to the south of TirunelveliTirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
and 9 km from Ambasamudram
Ambasamudram
Ambasamudram is a taluk in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The entire taluk had a population of 392,226 as of 2001, with 42.5% classified as rural. The taluk is named for the principal town with the same name...
. It is situated on the banks of river Thamirabarani
More information on Vickramasingapuram can be found at the Municipality Website
Demographics
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A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Vikramasingapuram had a population of 48,101. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Vikramasingapuram has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 73%. In Vikramasingapuram, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Occupation
The town is surrounded by green paddy fields. Agriculture is the primary business in this area before 1940.Now, Madura coats and Maas Business Solutions are primary companies providing employment in this area.
This town is also well known for its schools.
Nearest Colleges / Research Centres
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- Thiruvalluvar Arts and Science College (Papanasam)
- Ambai Arts College (Ambasamudram)
- Scad College of Engineering and Technology (Cheranmahadevi)
- Sri Paramakalyani college (Alwarkurichi)
- Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences (Alwarkurichi)off campus Department of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
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Computer Education Centres
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- BSS Computer College Vickaramasingapuram.
- Prime Computers Vickaramasingapuram.
Higher Secondary schools
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- St.Mary's Higher Secondary School
- Amali Girls Higher Secondary School
- PLWA Higher Secondary School
- Senaithalaivar Higher Secondary School
- A.V.RM.V Higher Secondary School.
Matriculation School
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- A.V.RM.V Matriculation Higher Sec School (Ambai R.S) by Peter/Bharathi.
- Cambridge Matriculation School (Agasthiyarpatti)
- Andrews Matriculation School East Kottaram, Papanasam Mills Road
Primary schools
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- Andrews Nursery School Andrews matriculation schoolAndrews Matriculation School is a co-educational school situated at Vickramasingapuram in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.- History :The School was founded in 1983 by the Correspondent D.Gnanaselvam along with his wife Mrs. Daisy Gnanaselvam, M.Phil[English], M.A, B.Ed....
(Near Three Lamp Bus Stand) - St.Mary's Primary School (Vikramasingapuram) ESTD 1919
- St.Joseph's Primary school (Karuthaiyapuram, inside of St.Mary's school campus)
- PLWA Primary School (Near Sivanthiappar Temple)
- TDTA Primary schools (Near ThreeLamp Stop)
- TDTA Primary schools(Pulavanpatti)
- Brilliant Primary School (Ambalavanapuram)
- St.Peter's Primary School (Vikramasingapuram)
- Sri Ramar hindu Primary school, Kottaivilaipatti.
- Andrews Nursery School
Worship Places
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- Papanasam Ulagaambihai & Sivan Temple
- Sivanthiappar Temple
- Sriman Narayana Swamy Temple - SankaraPandiaPuram (In KottaivilaiPatti Road).
- Ayya Vaikundar NizhalThangal - SankaraPandiaPuram, Papanasam, WestKottaram, MuthuNagar and AgasthiyarPatti.
- Narayana Swamy Temple - Ayyanarkulam
- Sri VenuGopalaKrishnan Temple (In Papanasam Road)
- Balasubramaniaswamy Kovil (Three Lamp Street)
- Santhana Mariamman temple
- CSI Holy Calvary Church(Pulavanpatti)
- CSI St.Peters Church (In the way to Madura Coats)
- Assembly of God Church (Ambalavanapuram)
- Irudayakulam church and the shrine of Lady of Lourdes
- St.Assisi Church, Arulagam - Vikramasingapuram
- Mosque (In the North Road of Santhana Mariamman Temple)
- Church of God India(V.K.Puram)
- Sri Ramar Thirukoil, Kottaivilaipatti
- Krishnan kovil (near santhanamariamman kovil)
- Ulakkarisi pillaiyar kovil.
Manavalakalai Meditation Centre
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- P.L.W.A.Hr.Sec.School (Every Saturday)
- Muthu pappa Clinic (Every Sunday and Wednesday)
- South Mada Street (Everyday Except Sunday)
- Temple of Consciousness at Papanasam (Vision For Wisdom Diploma Courses,Degree & Master Courses being conducted. Special discourses will also be conducted by Professors)
- Be blessed by the Divine for all prosperities of life.
Tourist attractions
Manjolai HillsLocated between elevations ranging from 1000 to 1500 Metres, the Manjolai area is set deep within the the Western Ghats within the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in the Tirunelveli District. Located on top of the Manimuthar Dam & the Manimuthar Water Falls, the Manjolai area comprises of Tea Plantations, Small settlements around the tea plantations; Upper Kodaiyar Dam and a windy view point called Kuthiravetti
The Tea Plantations and the whole of Manjolai Estates are tea operated by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd on Forest Lands leased by the Government of Tamil Nadu. There are 3 Tea Estates within the Manjolai area - Manjolai Estate, Manimutharu Estate & Oothu Estate. The Estates are located on elevations ranging between 2300 Feet to 4200 Feet. The estates, road & the settlements in the Manjolai area are managed by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd. Images of Manjolai Hills can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/59865572@N00/sets/72157627351253129/
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- Papanasam River (2 kilometres from Vickramasingapuram)
- Agasthiar Falls
- Baana Theertham Falls
- Papanasam (Lower) Dam
- Papanasam (Upper) Kaarayaar Dam
- Servalar Dam
- Manimutthaar Dam
- ThaiCines - Movie Theatre (Thaai means 'Mother') (The largest movie hall of the whole district, capable of 1830 viewers)
- Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve , situated in the Southern Western Ghats in Tirunelveli district, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the second largest protected area in Tamil Nadu State.-History:...
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