Cheranmadevi
| Cheranmahadevi சேரன்மகாதேவி Cheranmahadevi, Nathampuja shethram, Nigaril Shozhasathurvedi mangalam[1] | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Cheranmahadevi Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°41′N 77°34′E / 8.68°N 77.57°ECoordinates: 8°41′N 77°34′E / 8.68°N 77.57°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,320 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 627414 |
| Telephone code | 04634 |
Cheranmahadevi is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Cheranmahadevi is located on the right side bank of the river Thamirabarani.
Temples
Cheranmahadevi has numerous temples located in it.
The Ammanatha Swamy temple is one of the Nava Kailasam temples.This is an ancient Shiva temple.Brairava in this temple doesn't have dog with him[1]
Vaidhyanatha swamy temple of Cheranmadevi is an another ancient Shiva temple.This temple's Maha mandabam was built by sadaavarma thiripuvana chakravarthy Kulasekaran on the year 1322.[1]
It has got a central government controlled archaeological temple named Bakthavachala vishnu temple which is considered to be a monument for its medieval carvings referring to the period of chola and pandiya kings.The temple was built in the year 1012-1044 A.D and devotees are allowed to worship on the day called vidhivadha.
History
In tenth century by the Chozha time this place was called Nigaril sathurvedimangalam. Sri maravallaba king's second son paranthakan married the Chera kingdom's princess Vanavan mahadevi.And he kept his wife's name for this place.Till now that name (Cheranmahadevi) only used.[1]
Canals and administration
Canadian canal is first such canal in Thamirabarani river, now the existing one is the third such canal according to report.Cheranmahadevi was under the control of Ambai thaluk and Tirunelveli district. Cheranmahadevi is about 20 km from Tirunelveli either side i.e. bus route and train route.Nagerkovil, Tirunelveli, and tenkasi routes are available from here. And then in cheranmahadevi a sub collector office is located which was under the main control of Ambasamudram.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Cheranmahadevi had a population of 16,320. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Cheranmahadevi has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 71%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Politics
Cheranmahadevi assembly constituency is part of Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituency.[3]
See Also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Thirukkoilkal vazhikaatti, Tirunelveli District, August 2014;tnhrce publication;page 96
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-13.