Veppathur

Veppathur is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Veppathur was originally known as Nimmapuram (meaning "Neem Village" in Sanskrit). It is located approximately one kilometre from Thiruvidaimaruthur and about six kilometres from Kumbakonam.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Veppathur had a population of 7414. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Veppathur has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 57%. In Veppathur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of interest

Veppathur has more than eight temples:

1. Lord Venkatachalapathi Temple
2. Veetrirundha Perumal Temple
3. Kamakshi Ambal Sametha Sri Ekambareswarar Temple
4. Sri Meenakshi Ambal Sametha Sri Sundareswarar Temple
5. Mariamman Temple is more than 100 years old. It was renovated and re-dedicated (Kumbabishekam) on 24 June 24, 2005.
6. Managathan Temple
7. Ayyanar Temple poorana-pushkalam sameda
8. Pidari amman (saptha maatha) temple, near mariamman temple

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