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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Bhuvanagiri
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Cuddalore district|Cuddalore]]
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'''Bhuvanagiri''' is a [[Taluka]] in the [[Chennai district|Cuddalore district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is the birthplace of a South Indian saint, [[Raghavendra Swami|Sri Raghavendra Swami]] and is close to Maruthur, the birthplace of Saint Ramalinga Adigalar.

The word Bhuvanagiri is a combination of ''Bhuvanam'' (meaning World) and ''Giri'' (meaning Mountain). Hence, the name Bhuvanagiri means "The place with a mountain."

== Geography ==
Bhuvanagiri is located at {{Coord|11.47|N|79.63|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Bhuvanagiri.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhuvanagiri]</ref> It has an average elevation of 11 meters (36 feet). It is located seven [[kilometre]]s (4.35 miles) away from the temple town, [[Chidambaram]].

The River Vellaru (a tributary of River Cauvery) is the main source of water for irrigation and other purposes.

== Economy ==
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Agriculture is the main occupation of more than three-quarters of the town's population. Rice is the most cultivated crop, followed by the black gram and green gram. These crops are cultivated in a type of land known in Tamil as NanSei (meaning wetland cultivation). Other minor crops like finger Millet ([[Eleusine coracana|Ragi]] in Tamil), pearl millet ([[Pearl millet|Kambu]] in Tamil), corn ([[Maize|Makkaa cholam]] in Tamil), Thoor dhal ([[Pigeon pea|Thuvaram parupu]] in Tamil), sesame seeds ([[Sesame|Yel]] in Tamil) and red gram are also grown around this town. These sets of crops are cultivated in a type of land known in Tamil as PunSei.

The principal exports from Bhuvanagiri are silk and handloom cloths. It is also known for its [[Silk]] saris and Silk Textiles, which are referred to as "Bhuvanagiri Pattu". There are also a few well-known jewellery shops like ACP jewellers and Mathu jewellers.

==Transport==
A road bridge over the River Vellaru in Bhuvanagiri, connects the roadway between Cuddalore and Chidambaram.

== Education ==
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Bhuvanagiri has several educational centres. There are two gender-exclusive government higher secondary schools. There are also private higher secondary schools and nursery schools.

Kamarajar Polytechnic College and [[Annamalai University]] are located near Bhuvanagiri.

== Demographics ==
{{As of|2006}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|work= |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Bhuvanagiri had a population of 20,656 with a 50-50 male and female ratio. Bhuvanagiri has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 79% and female literacy of 64%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

== Religion ==
Hindus, Muslims, and Christians are the main religions followed by the people here. There are temples, two mosques and churches.
==Politics==
Bhuvanagiri, a legislative assembly constituency is part of [[Chidambaram (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
|title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
|accessdate=2008-10-09
|work=Tamil Nadu
|publisher=Election Commission of India
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081031131000/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
|archivedate=31 October 2008
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Cuddalore District}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Cuddalore district]]

Bhuvanagiri, Tamil Nadu - Revision history

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