Theni

This article is about the former village of Theni, which is now part of the Theni Allinagaram municipality.

Theni தேனி
city
View of Theni
Theni Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°00′32″N 77°28′12″E / 10.009°N 77.47°E / 10.009; 77.47Coordinates: 10°00′32″N 77°28′12″E / 10.009°N 77.47°E / 10.009; 77.47
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Theni
Area
• Total	2,889 km2 (1,115 sq mi)
Elevation	100 m (300 ft)
Population (1961)
• Total	4,934
• Density	1.7/km2 (4.4/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code	04546
Vehicle registration	TN 60
Distance from Chennai	498 kilometres (309 mi) southwest
Climate	Average and moderate cool at winter (Köppen)
Precipitation	658 millimetres (25.9 in)
Avg. summer temperature	39.5 °C (103.1 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	25.8 °C (78.4 °F)
Website	www.theni.tn.nic.in

Theni ( pronunciation ) is a town in the Western part of Tamil Nadu, a state in Southern India, Near Kerala Border. It is the headquarters of Theni District. It is known for the large-scale trading of Garlic, Cotton, Cardamom, Grapes and Chilli. It hosts the second largest weekly market in Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest in South India. It is well-connected by rail and road to Madurai and by road to all the important cities in Tamil Nadu. The nearest airport is at Madurai.^[1]

Geography

Theni district is surrounded by the Western Ghats. The main occupation of people of Theni is Agriculture. The Vaigai River flows through this district. Other important rivers include the Mullaiperiyar(Diverted Periyar River from Kumali Idukki District Kerala), Suruliyaru, Varaganathi, Kottakkudiyaru, and Manjalaru rivers.

Tourist Spots

Suruliaruvi which is situated in Surulipatti of Theni district is a famous waterfall. Meghamalai, Vellimalai are hill stations with natural beauty and home for wild lives. Vaigai Dam Sothuparai Dam and Shanmuganadhi Dam are the visitable water reservoirs of Theni District. Other tourist spots include , Kumbakkarai Falls, Veerapandi, and Kurangani,Kolukkumalai,Top station.

Nearest Tourist Spots in KERALA

Kumali, Thekkadi, Ramakkalmmedu, Pooppara, Bodimettu, Idukki Dam and Munnar are the famous hill station of South India at Idukki District Kerala, just 86 km away from Theni city.

The nearest railway junctions are Dindigul and Madurai which are 75 kilometers away from Theni. Nearest Airport MADURAI 85 Km Trichy 170 Km KOCHI(Kerala)205 Km

Temples

• Temple of Gowmariamman & Pathirakaliyamman, Odaipatti, Theni.
• Temple of Sri Markandeya Bavanarishi, Vadugapatti, Periyakulam.
• Temple of Sri Bagavathi Amman, Vadugapatti, Periyakulam.
• Temple Of Shri Kaliamman Kovil at Odaipatty, Theni
• Temple of shri kaliamman koil at Gandamanur, Theni
• Our Lady of Snows Church (1902), Royappanpatti, Theni
• Temple of Shri Gowmariamman & Kanneswaramudaiyar Koil at Veerapandi, Theni
• Temple of Pathirakaliyamman at Pathirakalipuram, Theni
• Temple of Pragyna Dakshinamurthy at Chibavananda Ashram, Theni
• Temple of Boominaatha lingeswar at Pathirakalipuram, Theni
• Temple of Sri Saneeswara Bhagavan at Kuchanur, Theni Saneeswara Temple
• Temple of Meenatchi Sundareswarar at Andipatti.
• Temple of Sri Veerappa Ayyanar at Allinagaram, Theni
• Temple of Sri Dharma Thevathai at Jangalpatti, Theni
• Temple of Sri Kaliyamman at Dharmapuri,Theni. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbqFAtRHLUc)
• Temple of Kathali Narashinga perumal at Jampuliputhur,Theni
• Temple of Poolantheeswarar at Chinnamanur, Theni
• Temple of Backiyamman Kovil at Natchiyarpuram, Andipatti.
• Temple of Balasubramaniam kovil,periyakulam,theni.
• Temple of Kalahastheeswarar, Uthamapalayam, Theni
• Temple of Kathali Narasingaperumal kovil, Jambuliputhur, Andipatti.

Schools

Theni schools:

• Sri Markandeya Weaver Middle School, Vadugapatti, Periyakulam Taluk.
• Government Higher Secondary School, Vadugapatti, Periyakulam Taluk.
• Sri.V.V.Hr.Sec.School (1947) , Venkatachalapuram
• Nadar Saraswathi Primary School (1919)
• Nadar Saraswathi Hr. Sec. School (Boys) (1943)
• Nadar Saraswathi Girls Hr. Sec. School (1957)
• Theni Melapettai Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai Matriculation Hr. Sec. School (1977)
• Nadar Saraswathi Women’s Industrial School (1996)
• Savariyappa Udayar Memorial Higher Secondary School (1963), Royappanpatti, Theni
• Government higher secondary school (1965),Gandamanur, Theni
• Santiniketan Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• N.A. Konduraja memorial high school
• Velammal vidyalaya cbse school - Theni (CBSE)
• Velammal matriculation school, Theni
• Mary Matha Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Theni
• Theni Kammavar Sangam Matriculation Higher Secondary school, Theni
• The Little Kingdom (ICSE), Theni
• Palaniappa Memorial Higher Secondary School, Palanichettipatti, Theni
• Gateway Language Academy, GH Road, Theni
• Government higher secondary school, Allinagaram, Theni
• Nesan Kala Salai, Narayanathevanpatti, Theni
• Hindu Higher secondary school , Jakkampatty, Theni

Colleges in Theni

NH 49 connects Theni to Munnar and Kochi(Kerala).

Names of colleges In Theni

• Madurai Kamraj University College, Andipatti.
• Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering and Technology, Vadapudupatti,Theni
• VPV College of Engineering, Periyakulam
• Government Theni Medical College, Aundipatti, Theni
• Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts and Science, Vadapudupatti,Theni
• College of Agricultural Technology, Theni (Kullapuram)
• Government college of Engineering,Bodinayakanur.
• Bharath Niketan engineering College
• Odiyappa College of Engineering and Technology
• Theni Kammavar Sangam College of Technology
• Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia college, Uthamapalayam

Polytechnic colleges in Theni

• Bharath Niketan Polytechnic College, Thimmarasanaickanoor, Theni
• Devangar Polytechnic College, D Vadipatti, Theni
• Government Polytechnic College, Kottur, Theni
• Kala Pandian Polytechnic College, Sillamarathupatti, Theni
• Thangam Muthu Polytechnic College, Endapuli Kamatchipuram, Theni
• Theni Kammavar Sangam Polytechnic College, Koduvilarpatti, Theni
• Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam
• Jayaraj Annabakyam women's college of arts and science,periyakulam

References

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Theni district District Headquarters Theni Country India State Tamil Nadu Taluks Andipatti Bodinayakanur Periyakulam Theni Uthamapalayam Revenue blocks Andipatti Bodinayakanur Periyakulam Theni Uthamapalayam Chinnamanur Myladumparai Cumbum Municipalities Bodinayakanur Chinnamanur Cumbum Gudalur Periyakulam Theni History Early Pandyas Kalabhras Pallavas Medieval Cholas Later Cholas Later Pandyas Delhi Sultanate Madurai Sultanate Vijayanagar Empire Madurai Nayak kingdom Company Raj British Raj Places of interest Kalahastiswamy Temple, Uthamapalayam Kambam Valley Meghamalai Saneeswarar Temple, Kuchanoor Siva Temple, Uthamapalayam Suruli Falls Chinna Suruli Falls Vaigai Dam

Theni official website is

http://www.thenimalar.com