Rasipuram

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  ?Rasipuram
Tamil Nadu • India
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Location of Rasipuram
Coordinates: 11°28′N 78°10′E / 11.47, 78.17
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 246 m (807 ft)
District(s) Namakkal
Population 46,370 (2001)

Coordinates: 11°28′N 78°10′E / 11.47, 78.17 Rasipuram is a municipal corporation in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a town 27 km (16.5 miles) from Salem, in Namakkal district, has a population of around 50 thousand. The town is approximately 380 km southwest of Chennai, 235 km south of Bangalore and 110 km northwest of Tiruchirapalli (Trichy).

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[edit] History

Rasipuram is a historic town dating back to at least the 1st century. Rasipuram got its name from Raajapuram which literally means King's town. Rasipuram is famous for its mouth watering ghee, Handloom silk sarees and future deciding education. It is also famous for its Lord Shiva temple constructed by King Valvil Ori. It is believed that the temple possesses a secret path to the 'Arabaleeswarar temple' (Lord Shiva temple) at top of Kolli hills , which is famous for medicinal herbal plants and natural honey. The Shiva temple is said to be built by Valvil Ori in 1st or 2nd century when he ruled this area. Rasipuram is known for Ghee.

Rasipuram is surrounded by Lakes and mountains.Having 1,200 acres (5 km²) lake in AnaiPalayam,Anai means Dam, Koneripatty lake (Area name)and Thattankuttan lake. But sadly it is not utilized now,slowly it becomes agriculture & residence areas.

[edit] Geography

Rasipuram is located at 11.47° N 78.17° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet).

Kolli hills is located approximately 35 km from Rasipuram, which is a notable place to relax. It has a waterfall, which is believed to be medicated. It is famous for rare species of herbs. People believe that a category of saints, called Sittharkal (in Tamil) are living and meditating in the forest. This also houses temple of Arapaleeshwarar. It's a nice get a way for a day trip, that has many hair pin bends but no decent hotels to stay there.

[edit] Education

Rasipuram is one of the important and notable towns in the field of Education. The town also has several schools,colleges and other Educational Institutions located in it.

SCHOOLS

  • GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, R.PUDUPPALAYAM.
  • Rasipuram has a 90-year-old Government Higher Secondary School,
  • State-wide famous Institution SRV schools for boys and girls,
  • Government Higher Secondary School, Sivananda salai,
  • National Girls Higher Secondary School,
  • Sri Vidhya Mandir Matriculation and Higher secondary School,
  • Sri Vasavi Vidhyalaya Matriculation School,
  • Vidhya Nikethan Matric Higher Secondary School,
  • Vetri Vikas Matric Higher Secondary School,
  • Vedha Vikas Matric Higher Secondary School,
  • Sri Vidhya Bharathi

COLLEGES

  • Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College
  • Muthayammal Engineering College,
  • Muthayammal Colllege of Arts and Science,
  • Muthayammal Polytechnic,
  • Paavai Engineering College,
  • Paavai Polytechnic,
  • Paavai Teacher Training College,
  • Gnanamani College of Arts and Science,
  • Gnanamani Engineering College,
  • Gnanamani Teacher Training College,
  • Rasi Teacher Training College,
  • Sri Vidhya Mandhir Teacher Training College,
  • Dr. Hanemann Homeopathy Medical College

[edit] Famous people from Rasipuram

  1. Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Narayan (R.K.Narayan), is among the well known and most widely read Indian novelists writing in English
  2. Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Laxman, is one of India's greatest cartoonists and is best known for his creation The Common Man.
  3. Namagiripettai Krishnan, a legend in Nathaswaram
  4. N.P.V.Ramasamy Udayaar, Founder Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai
  5. Thangavelu, a yesteryear successful comedy star.

[edit] Eminent firms in Rasipuram

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Rasipuram had a population of 46,370. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Rasipuram has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 66%. In Rasipuram, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rasipuram
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.