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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Peravurani > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Peravurani.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peravurani > Source revision: 1352739632 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{distinguish|Peravurani Taluk|Peravurani block}} {{Multiple issues| {{More citations needed|date=November 2019}} {{Original research|date=November 2019}} }} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Peravurani | native_name = | native_name_lang = Tamil | other_name = | settlement_type = Town Panchayat in Tamil Nadu | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = Fort of Manora | nicknames = Coconut Town, Perai | pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | pushpin_label_position = left | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India | coordinates = {{coord|10.3|N|79.18|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | subdivision_type1 = [State](/source/States_and_territories_of_India) | subdivision_name1 = [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu) | subdivision_type2 = [District](/source/List_of_districts_of_India) | subdivision_name2 = [Thanjavur](/source/Thanjavur_district) | blank2_name_sec1 = [Lok Sabha](/source/Lok_Sabha) constituency | blank2_info_sec1 = Thanjavur | established_title = | established_date = 04, June 1951 | founder = | named_for = Peravurani literally means "Big Pond", which is derived from the [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) words ''Periya'' meaning big and ''Oorani'' meaning a Pond | government_type = Special Grade Town Panchayat | governing_body = Peravurani Town Municipality | leader_title = | leader_title2 = | leader_name2 = | leader_title3 = | leader_name3 = | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 18.70 | area_rank = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 16 | population_footnotes = {{cite web|title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=692344|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|accessdate=10 May 2015}} | population_total = 31200 | population_as_of = | population_rank = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | blank1_name_sec1 = [Sex ratio](/source/Human_sex_ratio) | blank1_info_sec1 = 961 per 1000 males [♂](/source/male)/[♀](/source/female) | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) | timezone1 = [IST](/source/Indian_Standard_Time) | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = [PIN](/source/Postal_Index_Number) | postal_code = 614804 | area_code = 04373 | area_code_type = Telephone code | registration_plate = TN-49 }} '''Peravurani''' is a [panchayat town](/source/panchayat_town) in [Thanjavur district](/source/Thanjavur_district) in the [India](/source/India)n [state](/source/States_and_territories_of_India) of [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu). It is the administrative headquarters of the [Peravurani Taluk](/source/Peravurani_Taluk) and [Peravurani (State Assembly Constituency)](/source/Peravurani_(State_Assembly_Constituency)). It is declared as Special Grade Town Panchayat. ==Geography== Peravurani is located at {{Coord|10.3|N|79.18|E}}.[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Peravurani.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Peravurani] It has an average elevation of 16 metres (52 feet). This town lies in the new delta region of [River Cauvery](/source/River_Cauvery). This region is irrigated from the water source of Kallanai Kalvai and its distributories.(Canals built by the British to carry water from [Grand Anaicut](/source/Grand_Anaicut) to this region). This area mostly consists of riverine [alluvium](/source/alluvium), red loam, [lateritic](/source/Lateritic_soil) and [black soil](/source/Chernozem) types in which the alluvial soil being the predominant type. Peravurani is about 370 km south of [Chennai](/source/Chennai), the capital of [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu). 26 Kilometers North East of [Aranthangi](/source/Aranthangi) and at a distance of 75 Kilometers from [Thanjavur](/source/Thanjavur). [Pattukkottai](/source/Pattukkottai) is the nearest big town at a distance of 30 kilometers from Peravurani on the highway to Thanjavur. In the west side, [Pudukkottai](/source/Pudukkottai) town is located at a distance of 51 km. [Perumagalur](/source/Perumagalur) and [Keeramangalam](/source/Keeramangalam) are the nearest Town Panchayats to Peravurani. Temperature in [Thanjavur district](/source/Thanjavur_district) varies between 37.48 degree Celsius and 20.82 degree Celsius. Rainfall during North East Monsoon varies between 545.7mm and 953.2 mm and during South West Monsoon it varies between 342.0 and 303.1 mm. === Demographics === {{bar box|title=Religious census 2011|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[Hindu](/source/Hinduism)|Orange|83.45}}{{bar percent|[Muslim](/source/Islam)|Green|9.98}}{{bar percent|[Christian](/source/Christianity)|purple|6.52}}{{bar percent|Not stated|grey|0.05}}}} At the 2001 India [census](/source/census),{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}} Peravurani has a population of 21045 as per 2001 census and having male population of 10327 and female population of 10718. Males constituted 49% of the population and females 51%. Peravurani has shown a growth rate of 22 percent between 1981 and 1991 whereas it has shown a high growth percentage of 151% between 1991 and 2001 mainly due to increase in its jurisdiction area from 6.8 Sq. km to 18.7 Sq. km. The growth of population and decade variation from the year 1981. As per the religious census of 2011, [Hinduism](/source/Hinduism) is majority religion in Peravurani with 83.45% followers. [Islam](/source/Islam) is second most popular religion in town of Peravurani with approximately 9.98% following it. In Peravurani Town, [Christianity](/source/Christianity) is followed by 6.52%, [Jainism](/source/Jainism) by 0.00%, [Sikhism](/source/Sikhism) by 0.00% and [Buddhism](/source/Buddhism) by 0.00%. Around 0.0% stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.05% stated 'No Particular Religion'. {{Historical populations |1981|6853 |1991|8375 |2001|21045 |2011|22,084 }} ==Economy== [[File:Rice paddy fields.jpg|thumb|left|[Paddy](/source/Paddy_field) field in Peravurani Taluk|alt=a green paddy field]] [Agriculture](/source/Agriculture) is the main economy of this region. rice is extensively grown here and is the staple of this people. [paddy](/source/Rice), [groundnut](/source/Peanut)s, [banana](/source/banana)s and [sugarcane](/source/sugarcane) are the major crops in the region. This area is the highest producer of coconut in the state. [Coir](/source/Coir) industry is also an important livelihood of people here due to the large generation of coconut value added products. From here banana, gingelly, sugarcane, groundnuts and coconuts are exported domestically and internationally. Dairy products are also a major source of income in this region. The nearby village Mavadukurichi is known for its rich dairy products.everyday this village yields a large volume buffalo milk that is being distributed to other villages. People in this area are very much addicted to sea food that is brought from nearby coastal towns such as [Mallipattinam](/source/Mallipattinam), [Adirampattinam](/source/Adirampattinam), [Sethubavachatram](/source/Sethubavachatram) and [Muthupet](/source/Muthupet) by road to the Peravurani town fish market. At the time of the summer when all the lakes dry-up with fresh water fish for commercial business. Since agriculture is extensively practiced only agrarian based industries are common in this region. Industries like [Shrimp farming](/source/Shrimp_farming) are also booming on the coastal sides of [Sethubavachatram](/source/Sethubavachatram). Which accelerates the sea based industries like Fishing Net production. There are a lot of Fishing Net production units working for the purpose of fishery businesses. However Peravurani has no major industries in operation. OPAL Energy Solution (P) Ltd and R.G.Fibers are the only two notable factories in operation in this area. ==Administration== {| class="toccolours" style="clear:right; float:right; background:#ffffff; margin: 0 0 0.5em 1em; width:220" |- !style="background:#A8BDEC" align=center colspan="2"|'''Town Panchayat Official''' |- |align=center|Executive Officer||M.Manimozhiyan |- !style="background:#A8BDEC" align=center colspan="2"|'''Elected Representatives''' |- |align=center|Town President||N. Ashok Kumar |- |align=center|Vice President|| Parimala Neelakandan |- |align="center"|[Member of Legislative Assembly](/source/Member_of_Legislative_Assembly)||N.Ashok Kumar |- |align="center"|[Member of Parliament](/source/Member_of_Parliament)||[S. S. Palanimanickam](/source/S._S._Palanimanickam) |} Peravurani is the Selection Grade Town Panchayat Town. It was constituted as Town Panchayat on 04, June 1951 by the [Tamil Nadu Government](/source/Tamil_Nadu_Government) order No. 1118/LA. Peravurani also declared as headquarters of the [Peravurani Taluk](/source/Peravurani_Taluk) and [Peravurani (State Assembly Constituency)](/source/Peravurani_(State_Assembly_Constituency)). The Peravurani Town Panchayat has 18 wards and there is an elected councillor for each of those wards. The functions of the Town Panchayat are devolved into six departments. Namely General Administration/Personnel, Engineering, Revenue/Taxing, Public Health, City Planning and Information Technology (IT). All these departments are under the control of a Town Panchayat Executive Officer who is the executive head of the Town. The legislative powers are vested in a body of 18 members, one each from the 18 wards. The legislative body is headed by an elected Town President assisted by a Deputy Town President. ==Politics== Leaders from Peravurani have been dominated in both Tamil Nadu and Indian politics. Especially different individuals from different political parties were worked in many prestigious designations. ===Peravurani Assembly Constituency=== Peravurani assembly seat was created from [Pattukkottai Assembly constituency](/source/Pattukkottai_(state_assembly_constituency)) on 1967. Peravurani is the headquarters of [Peravurani (State Assembly Constituency)](/source/Peravurani_(State_Assembly_Constituency)). It elects a member to the [Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly](/source/Tamil_Nadu_Legislative_Assembly) once every five years from 1967. Peravurani selected 12 members to Tamil Nadu State Assembly till the date. ===Election results=== The [Member of legislative assembly](/source/Member_of_legislative_assembly) of [Peravurani (State Assembly Constituency)](/source/Peravurani_(State_Assembly_Constituency)) after the [2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election](/source/2021_Tamil_Nadu_Legislative_Assembly_election) is N. Ashokkumar from [Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam](/source/Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam) party. ==Notable people== ===Political leaders=== * [M. R. Govindan](/source/M._R._Govindan) is an Indian politician and former minister and member of the [Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu](/source/Legislative_Assembly_of_Tamil_Nadu). Who born and brought up in Mudachikadu Village of [Peravurani Taluk](/source/Peravurani_Taluk). He was elected to the [Tamil Nadu legislative assembly](/source/Tamil_Nadu_legislative_assembly) as an [Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam](/source/Anna_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam) candidate from [Peravurani (state assembly constituency)](/source/Peravurani_(state_assembly_constituency)) in 1977, 1980, and 1984 * [S. V. Thirugnana Sambandam](/source/S._V._Thirugnana_Sambandam) is an Indian politician and former member of the [Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu](/source/Legislative_Assembly_of_Tamil_Nadu). He was elected to the [Tamil Nadu legislative assembly](/source/Tamil_Nadu_legislative_assembly) as a [Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar)](/source/Tamil_Maanila_Congress_(Moopanar)) candidate from [Peravurani (state assembly constituency)](/source/Peravurani_(state_assembly_constituency)) in the year of 1996 and 2001 assembly elections ===Cinema personalities === * [Agathiyan](/source/Agathiyan) is an Indian film director. He has won the [National Film Award for Best Direction](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Direction), [National Film Award for Best Screenplay](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Screenplay), [Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Tamil_Director), [Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film](/source/Tamil_Nadu_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Film) in 1996 for the Tamil film [Kadhal Kottai](/source/Kadhal_Kottai) starred actor [Ajithkumar](/source/Ajithkumar). * [Dhivyadharshini](/source/Dhivyadharshini) is a popular host and actress whose father hails from Thennangudi a nearby village of Peravurani. * [Karunas](/source/Karunas) is a popular actor in the Tamil Film Industry who was born in Kuruvikkarambai village of Peravurani. ===Media personalities=== * [Dhivyadharshini](/source/Dhivyadharshini) is an Indian television host and actress born in Thennangudi village, Peravurani and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She featured in supporting roles in films including Kamal Hassan's production [Nala Damayanthi](/source/Nala_Damayanthi_(2003_film)) (2003). * [V. Thiruselvam](/source/V._Thiruselvam) is an Indian Tamil television director and actor who was born in Nadiam village, Peravurani. He is known for directing hit serials like [Kolangal](/source/Kolangal_(TV_series)) and [Ethir Neechal](/source/Ethirneechal_(TV_series)) and acting in [Metti Oli](/source/Metti_Oli) == Education == {{bar box|title=Peravurani Literacy Rate on 2011|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Gender|right1=Percent(%)|float=right|bars={{bar percent|[Male](/source/Male)|DodgerBlue|79}}{{bar percent|[Female](/source/Female)|DeepPink|63}}}} Peravurani has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 63%. In Peravurani, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age as per National Population Census of 2011. As of 2019, there were different private and government running schools and colleges in Peravurani Town. There is around more than 15 government and private running schools and 3 colleges within the town limits. There were well-established institutions such as follows. ===Government educational institutions=== * Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Peravurani * Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Peravurani * Government Arts and Science College established in the year of 2013 and inaugurated by former [Tamil Nadu Chief Minister](/source/Tamil_Nadu_Chief_Minister) [J.Jayalalithaa](/source/J.Jayalalithaa) on 14 September 2013. Which is affiliated to [Bharathidasan University](/source/Bharathidasan_University), Trichirappalli{{cite web|url=https://www.dinamani.com/all-editions/edition-trichy/tanjore/2013/sep/15/பேராவூரணி-கல்லூரியில்முதல-744679.html|title=பேராவூரணி கல்லூரியில்முதலாமாண்டுவகுப்புகள் தொடக்கம் |date=15 September 2013|publisher=|via=Dinamani Tamil News Daily}} * SMR East Coast College of Engineering and Technology. Which situated in the coastal area of Kattumavadi. The engineering institution which, affiliated to [Anna University](/source/Anna_University), Chennai * [Anna University](/source/Anna_University) - Pattukkottai Campus, Rajamadam * Government High school ===Private educational institutions=== * Sri Venkateshwara Arts and Science College for Women, Peravurani * Sri Venkateshwara College of Education, Peravurani * Dr. Kalam Polytechnic, Avanam * Dr. Kalam College of Pharmacy, Avanam * Dr. J.C.Kumarappa Higher Secondary School, Peravurani * Muvendar Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sengamangalam * V.R.Veerappa Memorial Higher Secondary School, Koopulikadu * Atlantic International School, Veeriyankottai * Sri Venkateshwara CBSE, Peravurani * August Zion Nursery and Primary School, Peravurani * St. Anne's Convent & High School, Athanoor *JCK CBSE Vidyalaya, Peravurani ==Transport== Peravurani town has been well connected with different parts of Tamil Nadu and other nearby cities. This town connected with different state highways and rail lines. The nearest bus services were available at Peravurani town while the nearest airport is situated 90 kilometers (56 mi) away at Tiruchirapalli. === Rail Lines=== The railway station is located just within the town. It was connected to [Thiruthuraipoondi](/source/Thiruthuraipoondi) Junction towards north and [Karaikkudi](/source/Karaikkudi) Junction towards south. The station was initially built with meter gauge infrastructure and now it converted to broad gauge in the amount of ₹711 crore (US$100 million) sanctioned in 2007–2008. Peravurani train station have three passenger services daily with one express and two passenger trains. {{Thiruthuraipoondi–Karaikkudi line}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |+Train Schedule - Peravurani Railway Station |- ! Train No ! Train Route ! Arrival ! Departure ! Interval |- | 06847 | Thiruvarur - Karaikudi via Peravurani | 12:16 | 12:18 | 2 Minutes |- | 06848 | Karaikudi - Thiruvarur via Peravurani | 04:30 | 04:32 | 2 Minutes |- | 06855 | Pattukkottai - Karaikudi via Peravurani | 02:28 | 02:30 | 2 Minutes |- | 06856 | Karaikudi - Pattukkottai via Peravurani | 11:43 | 11:45 | 2 Minutes |- |} === Road lines === Tamil Nadu State Highway 71 (SH-71) is a State Highway maintained by the Highways Department of Government of Tamil Nadu. It connects Musiri with Sethubhavachathiram via Peravurani. The total length of the SH-71 is 150.69 kilometers (93.63 miles). {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Distance from Near by Towns / via Road |- ! Town !! Distance (in km) |- | [Pattukkottai](/source/Pattukkottai) || 22 |- | [Keeramangalam](/source/Keeramangalam) || 13 |- | [Aranthangi](/source/Aranthangi) || 26 |- | [Mallipattinam](/source/Mallipattinam) || 16 |- | Kattumavadi || 26 |- | Thiruchitrambalam || 11 |} {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Distance from Major Cities of [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu) / via Road |- ! City !! Distance (in km) |- | [Chennai](/source/Chennai) || 435 |- | [Madurai](/source/Madurai) || 156 |- | [Tiruchirappalli](/source/Tiruchirappalli) || 104 |- | [Coimbatore](/source/Coimbatore) || 321 |- | [Tuticorin](/source/Tuticorin) || 264 |- | [Thirunelveli](/source/Thirunelveli) || 300 |} == Climate == Peravurani having tropical climate environment, So here when it compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall. The maximum temperature in peravurani is 36 °C and the minimum recorded temperature is 36 °C . The maximum rainfall recorded is averages to 1217 mm. In Peravurani, precipitation is the lowest in February, with an average of 18 mm. In October and November, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of 187 mm. In Peravurani, average temperature is 31.3 °C, may is the hottest month at 25.7 °C on average, January is the coldest month. {{Weather box|width=auto |metric first=yes |single line=yes |location=Peravurani Town (altitude: 16m) |temperature colour=pastel |Jan high C=29.3 |Feb high C=31 |Mar high C=33.5 |Apr high C=35 |May high C=35.7 |Jun high C=35.2 |Jul high C=34.4 |Aug high C=34 |Sep high C=35.5 |Oct high C=32 |Nov high C=29.7 |Dec high C=28.9 |Jan mean C=25.7 |Feb mean C=26.7 |Mar mean C=28.8 |Apr mean C=30.7 |May mean C=30.3 |Jun mean C=31 |Jul mean C=30.4 |Aug mean C=29.9 |Sep mean C=29.5 |Oct mean C=28.4 |Nov mean C=26.7 |Dec mean C=25.7 |Jan low C=22.1 |Feb low C=22.7 |Mar low C=24.2 |Apr low C=26.5 |May low C=27.2 |Jun low C=26.9 |Jul low C=26.5 |Aug low C=25.9 |Sep low C=25.7 |Oct low C=24.8 |Nov low C=23.7 |Dec low C=22.6 |precipitation colour=green |Jan precipitation mm=37 |Feb precipitation mm=18 |Mar precipitation mm=20 |Apr precipitation mm=49 |May precipitation mm=38 |Jun precipitation mm=38 |Jul precipitation mm=64 |Aug precipitation mm=99 |Sep precipitation mm=90 |Oct precipitation mm=187 |Nov precipitation mm=181 |Dec precipitation mm=134 |source 1= ''Climate-Data.org'' (altitude: 16m){{Cite web |url=http://en.climate-data.org/asia/india/tamil-nadu/peravurani-171749|title=Climate: Peravurani (altitude: 16m) - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table |publisher=Climate-Data.org |accessdate=2013-12-29 }} }} ==Tourism== thumb|right|Manora, The Ancient Fort of Tamil Nadu, India * Manora, an eight storied victory tower built by the Maratha King Serfoji in 1814 to commemorate the victory of the [British](/source/United_Kingdom) over [Napoleon Bonaparte](/source/Napoleon_Bonaparte) at [Waterloo](/source/Battle_of_Waterloo), is a well known tourist destination.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}} The name Manora is derived from the ''minaret'' meaning small ''minar''. From the top of this tower, one has a [panoramic](/source/panoramic) view of the palm-fringed [Bay of Bengal](/source/Bay_of_Bengal). The tower has also served as a lighthouse. Manora is located about 15 km east of Peravurani at [Mallipattinam](/source/Mallipattinam) village. ==See also== *[Peravurani Taluk](/source/Peravurani_Taluk) *[Peravurani (state assembly constituency)](/source/Peravurani_(state_assembly_constituency)) == References == {{Commons category|Peravurani}} {{Reflist}} {{Thanjavur district}} Category:Cities and towns in Thanjavur district --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Peravurani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peravurani) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peravurani?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.