| Koothanallur | |
| — city — | |
| Coordinates | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Thiruvarur |
| Municipal Chairman | Mr. Jayaraj B.Com
Vice Chairman L.M. Hajee Mohamed Ashraf |
| Population • Density |
22,986 (2001[update]) • 1,867 /km2 (4,836 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area | 12.31 square kilometres (4.75 sq mi) |
Koothanallur is a city and a municipality in Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Koothanallur, a small village started from the Turkish colonization, Koothanallur derives its name from two cultivator-brothers called Younger Koothan and Elder Koothan who are believed to have been the original settlers in the patch of wet lands some 800 years ago. "Nallur" denotes the welfare status of the village those days. The present Koothanallur is a municipal town of 12.31 square kilometres in area, lying on the route between Mannargudi and Tiruvarur of old East Tanjore District, some 350 kilometres south east of Chennai. It is populated predominantly by Muslim community. River Vennar, which flows through the heart of the town, keeps the soil most fertile. The history began when Turkish traders and missionaries settled in Koothanallur and build a first mosque in Big Street in 12th century.
The residents of Koothanallur, Podakkudi and Attikadai were very well known for their cleanliness and beauty because they were the descendent of Sultanate of Rum (Rome). Koothanallur ancestors known came from Turkey, Greek, Albania and Arab Bedouin, none of them was known converted from Hindu to Islam. Most of them had fair complexion but the dark complexion ones was the Bedouin generation. A written rock in Turkish language was found at the wall of Chinnapalli and Big Mosque.
Koothanallur’s Big mosque and Chinnapalli Mosque shares similar architectures in Turkey. Nevertheless, Turkish in Koothanallur was different from Mamluk Dynasty (Delhi Sultanate/ Alaudin Khilji) who attacked the area of Tamil Nadu. Delhi Sultanate was the army of Monghul who invaded Madurai and the neighbouring area.
Koothanallur Selection Grade Town Panchayat was declared as grade III Municipality vide G.O.Ms.No.97, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department dated 24.03.1994. This Municipality situated with in 30-Nagappattinam Lok Sabah Constituency and within the Thiruvarur Legislative Assembly Constituency.
The total extent of the municipality is 12.31 square kilometres comprising four revenue villages.
34-Lakshmangudi 35-Koothanallur 36-Ramanathan Kovil and 43-Panduthagudi
This municipality was upgraded as a 2nd Grade Municipality with effect from 1 April 1998 as per G.O.Ms.No.85, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated 22 May 1998. This municipality was divided into 24 wards for the constitution of Municipal Council.
To Reach Koothanallur In between Tiruvarur to Mannargudi Bus Route 16 km from Tiruvarur and 11 km. from Mannargudi.
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Koothanallur had a population of 1,22,986. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Koothanallur has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 69%. In Koothanallur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Government of tamilnadu promote
In 1919, he travelled to Saigon, present day HoChi Minh city to join his brother Mohamed Ismael and prospered in dry goods, paper and furniture businesses. Both of them along with the Muslim community of Saigon built the Grand Mosque just off Dong Khoi Street also known as Rue Catinat. The design of that Mosque built in 1930’s shows design origins to Mosques found in and around Koothanullur today. The Old Muslim graveyard in Saigon where he lies today along with several of his countrymen and friends was land personally donated by him.
Mayeen AbuBacker Barakath Stores Penang Started a small shop in Penang but today its Hacks a Multi Million Dollar Confectionary Company, He is no no more His efforts has been rewarded. His Son Dato MMA Barkath Ali is continuing his Fathers legacy. He has been the Single Donor for Building the Chinna Pallivasal which was opened im 1999 . His philanthorophy continues.
Hajee T M Abdul Ghani staunch Congressmen till death (09-081984) known as Gandhi ( always were Khader Dress) of Koothanallur simple man he was offered the MP seat in 1962 for Nagapattinam Constituency but refused to contest, was Treaurer of Congress Committe Thanjavur District, who was in constant touch with Kamaraj Bhakthavasalam C Subramaniam , even people like Dr MG Ramachandran Kalignar Karunanidhi Murasoli, Maran and Communist Leaders . He was also the Key person of M/s Golden Cine Studios Private Ltd. He was instrumental in bringing in Cauvery Tribunal the long standing water dispute between Tamilnadu and Karnataka. His contribution to Koothanallur is the Government Girls Higher Secondary School and New Bridge which leads to thaneer Kunnam and Panduthakudi. It was opened by then Chief Minister M Karunanisdhi in Jun 1975.
Janab T M M Ahamed Kavingar saranbaskaran the literary man who has rubbed shoulders like Kalaignar Karunanidhi in Koothanallur. His Books are used in Ceylon University. ( more updates requested)
Janab A A Abdul Salam ( AKS) was the Peruratchi President 1970 to 1978 during his period the the New Office ( The Muncipality )was built and opened by Kalaignar Karunanidhi in June 1975. The Water supply scheme in spite of objections built during his presidency and now its a money spinning project. also a good Tennis Player Allikeni Ground had Tennis Ground which is now the Basket Ball Court. He was the President of Koothanallur Sports Council and ardent Cricket Fan passed away in 1996.
J M Mohamed Maideen B.A ( Alig) The last Director of Thiru Arooran Sugars Ltd Vadapathimangalam, son of J m Mohamed Ismael ( Khan sahib) He and Mr AKS and Salabhai Abdul Kareem , T M Abdul Ghani and many others were students of Aligarh Muslim university where top leaders in the early forties had studied . Mr Z A Bhutto was also studying in Aligarh University.
Lion S M Miskeen Student of Madras Christian College School And Lyola CollegeChenai Madras. Charetered Accountant by Profession went to win the election as International Lions Governor, now He is a Educationist running a Women's College RBA College for Women in Thiruvaur and soft spoken person He was instrumental for the LIONS Eye HOSPITAL in Vandampalayam, his daughter Mrs Sofia Munawardeen is the First Women Graduate ( Academic Studies) of Koothanallur. Living Legend. We need his advice and support.
Dr. JSA Badruddin MBBS is not only a Medical Doctor by Profession He is an Educationist Social Worker and the Senior most Poitician in Koothanallur He was then President of the Last Peruratchi ( Theirvu Nilai Peruratchi)in Koothanallur 1986 - 1991 Also Vice Chairman of Panchayat Union during that period. He is member of Various commitees at Stae and Central Level . a very prominent person in Koothanallur. His still contributing a lot by many ways was interviewed by Jaya Plus recently (2010)
T.M. Nizamuddin if its any Game in Koothanallur go to Mr TMN a staunch Congressmen and ardent supporter of GK Moopanar family who was the koothanallur Congress President till death ( 2006). His contribution to Sports in Koothanallur is immense. The Allikeni Ground will never forget people like him specially the Mirasdar Sangam for building the stadium. Thanks to Mr Ravanan Kamaludeen for Funding the stadium.
KPA Mohamed Yassin PET an Physical Education Teacher was the first Greek Medal holder for Koothanallur . He was also the Backbone to develop Sports in Koothanallur. He is no more . His memories in the field of Sports will never fade.
H M abdul Hameed the person who took part in Sholavaram Car Rally in late 70's. still a car maniac.
Still more to come not the end
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