Elevation 19 m Local time Thursday 9:07 AM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Population 14,205 (2001) | |
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Vehicle registration TN-92( TN-69 till Jun17,2015) Weather 31°C, Wind NE at 13 km/h, 65% Humidity | ||
Sathankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Contents
- Map of Sathankulam Tamil Nadu 628704
- Geography
- Demographics
- Agriculture
- Community and Occupational
- Education
- BEd college
- Nursery schools
- Primary schools
- Upper primary schools
- Secondary schools
- Higher secondary schools
- Hindu Temples
- Churches
- Politics
- References
Map of Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu 628704
It is 25 km (16 mi) away from Tiruchendur and 59 km (37 mi) from Tirunelveli. It is well-connected with Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Nagerkovil and Tiruchendur by road. An airport is at Tuticorin 45 km (28 mi) from there.
Geography
Sattankulam is located at 8.45°N 77.93°E / 8.45; 77.93. It has an average elevation of 19 m (62 ft).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Sathankulam had a population of 14,205. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Sathankulam has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 78%. In Sathankulam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Agriculture
The major agriculture is Paddy in the Sattankulam Taluks. Groundnut cultivation also is undertaken in Sattankulam and near-by places. Groundnut cake is being used as manure and cattle feed. Palmyrah trees are grown mostly in Sattankulam and near-by villages. Sugarcane is also cultivated in some places. Jaggery is produced from palmyrah juice; the production of Palm jaggery was the main occupation of the people of Sattankulam at one time. Several people have shifted their occupation to other fields such as Agriculture, retail trade, education and jobs. Many youths now work in the larger cities, particularly at MadrasIN (ARUMBAKKAM).Sri Mariamman Hindu Hr Sec school & TDTA Hr Sec school is a famous and historical school. Now one Manonmaniam Sundaranar Constitute Ladies college is there.
The suburb villages of Sattankulam, Udangudi,AMIRTHVILLAI NGAR, Edaichivizhai, Thisayanvizhai are famous for dry arid Theri forests located in various surrounding these towns. These their forests with red soil are densely planted with Palm trees, cashew plantation and various other varieties of plants typical to this region. Sattankulam means the pond associated with local deity Sathnar who is generally known as Ayyanar. The common belief for the red soil of Theri lands is that one powerful local god Karkuvel ayyanar requested his agent Vanniaraja to end the life of any one who has intention to other's property. When Vanniaraja killed one of the thief (Kallan), it is believed that blood has caused the entire land to become red soiled. People from this their land are hard workers, loyal to justice for all and do not involve in thefts, crimes etc. as they have deep belief in this folk tale.
The Most important festival is "Sri Puliyadi Mariamman Tiruvizha"
Community and Occupational
whose family members make a network of relatives with dominance in trade of Palm jaggery production & trade, Agriculture, Retail trade shops in several parts of Tamil Nadu.There are several traditional Nadar community family people who carry on their mini-institutional services in siddha, verma, Nature cure treatment and curing for ailing patients in and around Sathnkulam, Thisayanvilai and Radhapuram,Komakeri.
Education
One B.Ed college and 14 schools are there in Sathankulam.
B.Ed college
RMP-CSI-PSK RAJARATNAM MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION,SATTANKULAM
Nursery schools
Primary schools
Upper primary schools
Secondary schools
Higher secondary schools
Hindu Temples
Churches
Politics
Sattankulam assembly constituency (no more & connected with Srivaikuntam Assembly Constituency) is part of Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituency (no more & connected with Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency).