Thottiyam
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Thottiyam is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
. It is situated 60 km north-west of Tiruchirapalli
on Tiruchy-Namakkal State Highway (SH-25) and further it connects Namakkal-Salem-Bangalore National Highway ( NH 7
). It is located near the Kaveri River
, about 12 km north-west of Musiri.
and people from various districts come to offer their prayers to her.
About 500 years back King Esanakarayar ruled this area. Chinnan, a servant who worked in his stable, wants to go to Kali Festival at Madurai. He got permission from the King and he went to Madurai with his "Parai", a musical drum and stayed at his brothers-in-law's houses. Next day he went to Kali temple and began to play "Parai" rhythmically. Goddess Kali admired by the music of Chinnan and followed him back to Thottiyam and Goddess Kali seated under the "Vanni" tree. Later a temple was constructed by Pujankrayar at this place. This temple is surrounded by lush green fields. There is a three-tier tower, 27-pillar mandapam and a five-pillar Arthamandapam gives notorious look to this temple. Many beautiful sculptures are carved inside the temple. The name of the Goddess is Madurai Kaliamman and the Thalavirusham is "Vanni" tree.
, Thottiyam had a population of 13,757. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thottiyam has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 66%. In Thottiyam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
, plantains and petals. Large quantities of plantains and petals are sent to other States, including exports to Middle East.
There is a Bus Stand at Thottiyam. But majority buses will not go inside the Bus Stand. Only the local village buses which stops for more than half an hour will go in to the bus stand. So, every body have wait out side the bus stand to get the main route buses at Thottiyam.
There are 2 Bus Stops at Thottiyam. one at the Bus Stand and another at Police Station. Normally buses are over crowded and getting seat will be difficult. Now the 3rd Bus Stop is developing at Union Office, which is just 1 km from Thottiyam.
One beneficial facility for the Bus Travellers is available at both the Bus Stops. The villagers use to sell the Banana on a cheep rate, which is grown plenty at Thottiyam it self. You will get different varieties of Banana Fruits and you have to complete the purchase dealings within a short period of 1 or 2 minutes, otherwise you will miss the chance of getting fresh Banana fruit of Thottiyam.
Recently, 2 Educational Institutions developed and running colleges with in a distance of 4 to 5 km from Thottiyam.
Up to now (2007–2008), Thottiyam was a Town attached with the Musiri Taluk. Now Thottiyam itself is a Taluk. The Taluk office will be built on the Salem Main Road after the Union Office.
and recently merged with the Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency)
.The election commission has decided to merge the state assembly constituency of Thottiam with the Musiri constituency, political observers fear that it may affect the identity of this constituency.
Tiruchirappalli district
Tiruchirapalli District , also known as Tiruchchirapalli District or Trichy District, is located along the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu, India...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. It is situated 60 km north-west of Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirappalli ) , also called Tiruchi or Trichy , is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli District. It is the fourth largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu and also the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state...
on Tiruchy-Namakkal State Highway (SH-25) and further it connects Namakkal-Salem-Bangalore National Highway ( NH 7
National Highway 7 (India)
National Highway 7, commonly referred to as NH 7, is major North-South National Highway in India that runs through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu....
). It is located near the Kaveri River
Kaveri River
The Kaveri , also spelled Cauvery in English, is a large Indian river. The origin of the river is traditionally placed at Talakaveri, Kodagu in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, flows generally south and east through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and across the southern Deccan plateau through the...
, about 12 km north-west of Musiri.
Madurai Kali Amman Temple and its history
The main temple of this small town is Madurai Kali Amman, and the main festival in March is worth visiting and watching. This goddess is consider Kannagi or (Kannaki) (Tamil: கண்ணகி), a legendary Tamil woman, is the central character of the South Indian epic Silapathikaram. Legend has it that Kannagi took revenge on the king of Madurai, for a mistaken death penalty imposed on her husband Kovalan, by cursing the city with disaster and then came to Thottiyam. Locals consider her to be a very powerful and kind goddessGoddess
A goddess is a female deity. In some cultures goddesses are associated with Earth, motherhood, love, and the household. In other cultures, goddesses also rule over war, death, and destruction as well as healing....
and people from various districts come to offer their prayers to her.
About 500 years back King Esanakarayar ruled this area. Chinnan, a servant who worked in his stable, wants to go to Kali Festival at Madurai. He got permission from the King and he went to Madurai with his "Parai", a musical drum and stayed at his brothers-in-law's houses. Next day he went to Kali temple and began to play "Parai" rhythmically. Goddess Kali admired by the music of Chinnan and followed him back to Thottiyam and Goddess Kali seated under the "Vanni" tree. Later a temple was constructed by Pujankrayar at this place. This temple is surrounded by lush green fields. There is a three-tier tower, 27-pillar mandapam and a five-pillar Arthamandapam gives notorious look to this temple. Many beautiful sculptures are carved inside the temple. The name of the Goddess is Madurai Kaliamman and the Thalavirusham is "Vanni" tree.
Demographics
As of 2001 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Thottiyam had a population of 13,757. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thottiyam has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 66%. In Thottiyam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Main Occupation
Thottiyam is essentially an agricultural area; its main crops are paddyRice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
, plantains and petals. Large quantities of plantains and petals are sent to other States, including exports to Middle East.
Road Transport Facility
Thottiyam is on the State Highway (SH-25), which connects, Tiruchirappalli and Namakal. There are frequent buses to Musiri, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Erode, Salem and Bangalore. Every 5 minutes once, you will get a bus either to Tiruchirappalli side or Namakkal Side.There is a Bus Stand at Thottiyam. But majority buses will not go inside the Bus Stand. Only the local village buses which stops for more than half an hour will go in to the bus stand. So, every body have wait out side the bus stand to get the main route buses at Thottiyam.
There are 2 Bus Stops at Thottiyam. one at the Bus Stand and another at Police Station. Normally buses are over crowded and getting seat will be difficult. Now the 3rd Bus Stop is developing at Union Office, which is just 1 km from Thottiyam.
One beneficial facility for the Bus Travellers is available at both the Bus Stops. The villagers use to sell the Banana on a cheep rate, which is grown plenty at Thottiyam it self. You will get different varieties of Banana Fruits and you have to complete the purchase dealings within a short period of 1 or 2 minutes, otherwise you will miss the chance of getting fresh Banana fruit of Thottiyam.
Nearby place --- Elurpatti
From Thottiyam a small beautiful village is present, that one is 5 km away from this place. The name of that place is Elurpatti. Here we can find lake, Lord Siva Temple, Karupusami temple.Nearest Airport and Railway Station
- The nearest airport is in TiruchirapalliTiruchirapalliTiruchirappalli ) , also called Tiruchi or Trichy , is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli District. It is the fourth largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu and also the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state...
. - The Kulitalai Railway Station serves Thottiyam.
Nearby Tourist Destinations
- Thiru Narayana Puram --- just 4 km west of Thottiyam, a beautiful Temple Village on the Banks of River Kaveri
- Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Tiruchirappalli
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and temple museum at Srirangam - Trichy
- Anjaneyar Temple at Namakkal
- Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Perambalur District.
Schools and Colleges
Thottiyam is having 2 Government High Schools, one for Boys and another for Girls.Recently, 2 Educational Institutions developed and running colleges with in a distance of 4 to 5 km from Thottiyam.
- Kongu Nadu Educational Institution, very nearer to Elurpatti
- Vertri Vinayaga Polytechnic, nearer to Union Office, Thottiyam.
- MULLAI Metric HSc school inbetween thottiyam and Elurpatti, nearer to Union Office
Thottiyam is a Block and Taluk
Thottiyam is a Block under the Panchayat System and it is having the Union Office for a very long period, may be since 1960s. In the Union Office, Block Development works are planned and done for the Thottiyam and nearby villages.Up to now (2007–2008), Thottiyam was a Town attached with the Musiri Taluk. Now Thottiyam itself is a Taluk. The Taluk office will be built on the Salem Main Road after the Union Office.
Bank Facility
Thottiyam is having 4 major Banks. These Banks mainly deal with the Agriculturist and taking care of their Loan Requirements for their Agriculture related development activities. (Agriculture and Jewellery Loans are Popular)- Lakshimi Vilas Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Agricultural Co-operative Bank
- State Bank of India
Prominent Personalities from Thottiyam and Musiri
- Dr. Lakshmi who served in South Africa in 19th Century is from Thottiyam.
- Musiri Subramania Iyer, a famous vocalist, is from the nearby town of Musiri.
Politics
Thottiyam assembly constituency was a part of Karur (Lok Sabha constituency)Karur (Lok Sabha constituency)
-Assembly segments:Karur Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Aravakurichi#Karur#Krishnarayapuram #Manapparai#Vedasanthur#Viralimalai-Members of Parliament:-Election results: -See also:* Karur...
and recently merged with the Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency)
Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency)
Perambalur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Before 2009,Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments:#Uppiliapuram #Perambalur #Varahur...
.The election commission has decided to merge the state assembly constituency of Thottiam with the Musiri constituency, political observers fear that it may affect the identity of this constituency.