Thalaivasal
| Thalaivasal தலைவாசல் | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Thalaivasal Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°35′08″N 78°45′36″E / 11.585483°N 78.760128°ECoordinates: 11°35′08″N 78°45′36″E / 11.585483°N 78.760128°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 636 112 |
| Telephone code | 04282 |
| Vehicle registration |
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Thalaivasal is a village, block headquarters and state assembly seat in Salem district, Tamil Nadu - India.
Etymology
In Tamil the word Thalai means "head" and vasal means "entrance". Thalaivasal got its name because it was the entrance to Kingdom of Mysore and/or Hoysalas into the Attur pass.[1]
History
Hoysalas had invaded the Magadai country headquartered at Aragalur in 12th century CE. Tippu Sultan & Hyder Ali seems to have visited places around Thalaivasal in 18th century CE.
Government
Government entities include Panchayat Union, Sub-Registrar office, Police Station & Primary Health Care unit. Thalaivasal (93) is the state assembly seat and is reserved for Scheduled Caste,
Politics
Thalaivasal assembly constituency (SC) is part of Kallakurichi (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]
Geography
Vasishta Nadi that originates from Salem district, flows through Attur, Thalaivasal and Cuddalore district. This river flows in Tiruchirapalli and joins Sweta Nadi before flowing into the Bay of Bengal. Vasishta Nadi flows on the southern part of the village.
Borders
Mummudi, Ponnoli nagar, Veppanatham, varagur, Sivasankarapuram, siruvachur, Navakkuruchi, Pattuthurai, Deviyaakurichi, Kaamakkaapaliyam, Thiyakanuor, Nathakkarai, Periyeari & Rayappanur (in Chinnasalem block of Viluppuram district)
Economy
Tuesday farmers market and also daily morning agriculture market to collect the daily farmers produce by wholesale dealers. Daily farmers market is the second largest vegetable market, (next to Ottanchatiram) in Tamil Nadu. A variety of vegetables are available.
Transportation
Road: Thalaivasal is on National Highway 68. Trichy is also connected through Veeraganur. 24 × 7 Transportation is available as it is there in NH-68.
Train: Salem - Virudhachalam passenger, Salem - Chennai express.
Railways: Thalaivasal Railway station is located about 1 km from the village. Train routes are 1. salem-valapaddy-pethanaickenpalayam-attur-thalaivasal-chinnasalem-virudhachalam-Villupuram-Chennai Egmore. 2.salem-valapaddy-pethanaickenpalayam-attur-thalaivasal-virudhachalam.
Worship
- Hindu Temples such as Thalaivasal Thirukarugavur Temple & Narasimha Swami temple
- Mosque
- St. Joseph's Church
- bharaman temple
Tourism
The Narasimha Swami temple located here is quite famous and draws a significant amount of tourists.[3] The Hoysala kings Narasimha I and his decedents have invaded Magadai mandalam in the 12th century. The travelers Bungalow at Thalaivasal was built prior to 1883 by Krishnama Naidu.
Communication
Post office (636 112), Std code (04282)
Education
- Sri Venkateswara Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Thalaivasal Post, Attur, Salem
- Muthamizhl Hr.Sec. School, Periyeri, Sheep Farm PO, Attur Tk, Salem Dt. 636 112.
- Sri Raja Muruga School [CBSE], Periyeri, Sheep Farm PO, Attur Tk, Salem Dt. 636 112.
- Muthamizhl Nursery & Primary School, Periyeri, Sheep Farm PO, Attur Tk, Salem Dt. 636 112.
- Little Flower Matriculation School, Natthakarai, Thalaivasal
- Tagore Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Deviyakurichi
- Tagore State Board, Deviyakurichi
- Tagore Teacher Training Institution, Deviyakurichi
- Tagore Institute of Engineering and Technology, Deviyakurichi
- government boys higher secondary school. talaivasal
- Jayam Matric School, Samiyarkinaru, Near Thalaivasal
- Jayam Academy (CBSE) School, Samiyarkinaru, Near Thalaivasal
- Government boys hr sc school mummudi
- Maruthi Polytechnic, Manivilundhan south
- Jai Maruthi Polytechnic, Manivilundhan south
- Maruthi Higher Secondary School, Manivilundhan south
- Pavendar Arts and Science College (Co-Ed), Manivilundhan south
- Pavendar Polytechnic Manivilundhan south
- Pavendar Matriculation school Manivilundhan south
- Bharathiyar Arts & Science College for Women
- Bharathiyar College of Education
- Bharathiyar Girls Matric Hr. Sec. School
- Bharathiyar Girls Teacher Training Institution
- Bharathiyar college of engineering for women's
- Government Boys Higher Secondary School
- Mahakavi College of Education
- Panchayat Union Elementary School
- Govt High School, Deviakurichi
- Bharathi Vidhyalaya Matric Hr Sec School, Siruvachur
- Govt high School, Siruvachur
- Classic Matriculation School, siruvachur
Bharathi Vidya Mandir Matriculation School,Sitheri 636101
References
- ↑ Tippu Sultan, a Fanatic? By Jalajā Caktitācan̲
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies". Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ↑ Tippu Sultan, a Fanatic? By Jalajā Caktitācan̲
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