Adiramapattinam
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Adiramapattinam is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2007 India census,[1] Adiramapattinam had a population of 90000. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Adiramapattinam has an average literacy rate of 90%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education: required authentic information.
[edit] The Arab connection
There are historical evidences that Arab traders from Egypt landed at the port of Korkai (the present Kayalpattinam) in the Pandia Kingdom of Tamilnadu way back in the year 1120 A.D.
These traders married the local Tamil ladies and thus Tamil speaking, Muslim community emerged.
This community migrated to Kilakarai in Ramanathapuram District and Adirampattinam as it is evident from the socio cultural similarities of these three places. The first migrant from Kayalpattinam to Adirampattinam in A.D. 1180 was a wealthy Dhahla Maraikayar, who built the most ancient mosque in Adirampattinam named after him as Marica Pillai mosque which is now called as Al Masjidthul Aqsa.[2]
[edit] The Islamic ambiance
The place is filled with Islamic ambiance and as many as 24 mosques are dotting in this small town.
Adirampattinam houses two religious institutions of repute. Al Madrashthur Rahmanya established in the year 1951 by one of the ancient families called MM family, Al Madrasathus Salahi Fee Adramil Falahi established in 1899 by MKN Trust.
Another dedicated religious institution known as ZAVIA founded in the year 1886 where "Dhikr" in the Shadulia Tariqa fashion is recited every day for 365 days both in the morning and in the evening, during evening session the local population attend these recitals wearing new cloths and unbounded enthusiasm. [3]
[edit] Politics
Mr.M.M.S.Abdul Vahhab is polition belongs to DMK , who is the Vice-Chirman of Adirampattinam Panchait Board.
[edit] Entrepreneurship and Passion for Exploring New Opportunities
Traditionally Adirites are trading community. In the olden days the community is widely engaged in trading activities in country boats (in Tamil it is called Marakkalam) to the neighbouring Srilanka, Burma, Malaysia and Singapore. Those who navigate the Marakkalam (country boat) are called Marakkalarayar and thus the surname Maraikayar evolved.
In the pre-independent era the community fled to the neighbouring countries and doing lucrative business.
The oil boom opened new vistas and in the late '70s Adiraites flocked to the Persian Gulf for greener pastures.
When the opportunity at Persian Gulf was tapering down, Adiraites in search of employment and trade trotting all over the globe.
Adirampattinam is indeed now a global village being represented by some educated, unskilled, some professionals and also businessmen in almost most paarts of the world.
The Adiraites make indelible mark wherever they go and whatever their endeavour may be. They also preserve their distinct cultural identity.[1]</ref>
[edit] Medical facilities
- 1 Government hospital
- 2 Private hospitals
- 10 Private clinics
[edit] Transport
This town is connected with roads and Railways. The East Coast Road (ECR) - Chennai to Kanyakumari being constructed will connect this small town as well.
[edit] Holiday Beach Resort
The resort is located 5 km from Adirampattinam Bus station, and 3 km from Adirampattinam Railway Station and ECR National Highwary.
More than 3000 people visit this beach every day.[citation needed] Particular Friday to Sunday. More than 7000 people visit per day. The people of Adirampattinam are expecting from government side.
[edit] References
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
- ^ Welcome To Adirai Educational Trust
- ^ Welcome To Adirai Educational Trust
