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Country
  
India

District
  
Tiruchirappalli

Telephone code
  
04329

Population
  
9,985 (2001)

Area code
  
04329

State
  
Tamil Nadu

Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Vehicle registration
  
TN 48

Local time
  
Thursday 8:00 AM

Government body
  
Town Panchayat

Pullambadi

Weather
  
28°C, Wind NW at 2 km/h, 75% Humidity

Pullambadi is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Pullambadi town panchayat heads the revenue block of Pullambadi in the taluk of Lalgudi

Contents

Map of Pullambadi, Tamil Nadu 621711

History

The village of Pullambadi was upgraded into town panchayat during later 19th century. The name pullambadi was derived from the word "pullinambadi" which means the village of birds.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Pullambadi had a population of 9985. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pullambadi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 65%. In Pullambadi, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Geography

This small town is situated on the Banks of river Nandhiyar which is tribute to River Kollidam.

Attractions

Lord Chidambareswara Temple which is built by Kulothunga Chola I is main attraction. Recent Excavations of inscriptions at Temple reveals many Historical events during Early Chola period.Now the age of temple is around 950 years .

Devi Temple Called Kulunthalamman(Selliamman) Festival During April/May is famous in Tiruchirapalli District after Samayapuram Mariamman Temple. The festival starts with Muthal kaappu on first Tuesday of "chithirai" Tamil month followed by second kaapu on second Tuesday. Then the 10 days long festival will start.

Education

  • Government Industrial Training Institute (Women)
  • Schools

  • Government Higher Secondary School
  • T. E. L. C School
  • R. C. School
  • S. R. Matriculation school
  • Kalaivani Matriculation school
  • Pari Matriculation school
  • Child Jesus Matriculation school
  • Panchayat union elmendrey school (west)
  • Hospitals

  • Sagayamatha Hospital
  • Parkavan Hospital
  • Government Hospital
  • Sarasvathi Hospital
  • Economy

    Agriculture is the main occupation and Paddy is main crop grown in this region. Pullambadi Canal passes through the town. This canal was constructed by Mr.K.Kamaraj Former CM of Tamil Nadu during the 1960s. This was one of the biggest irrigation projects in Tamil Nadu.

    Temples

  • Lord Shiva temple
  • Kulunthalamman temple
  • Om Shakthi temple
  • Mariyamman temple
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    References

    Pullambadi Wikipedia