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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Sankarapandiapuram
| settlement_type = Village
| image_skyline = Sankarapandiapuram.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = A bird sanctuary and temple
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu#India
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
| coordinates = {{coord|9.29|N|77.78|E|display=inline,title}}
| elevation_m = 94
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Virudhunagar District]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Vembakottai]]
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 626 201
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 91 4562
| registration_plate = TN 67
| blank1_name_sec1 = Distance from [[Chennai]]
| blank1_info_sec1 = {{convert|562|km|mi}}
| blank2_name_sec1 = Distance from [[Virudhunagar]]
| blank2_info_sec1 = {{convert|48|km|mi}}
| blank3_name_sec1 = Distance from [[Vembakottai]]
| blank3_info_sec1 = {{convert|8.8|km|mi}}
| website =
| footnotes =
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'''Sankarapandiapuram''' (Tamil: சங்கரபாண்டியபுரம்) is a panchayat village in [[Virudhunagar district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Initially, the village came under [[Sattur]] taluk, currently, it is a part of the newly formed Vembakottai taluk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/vembakottai-taluk-to-be-formed-soon/article6968196.ece |title=Vembakottai taluk to be formed soon |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2015-03-07 |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3c86a7ee3d8ef0b551ed58e354a836f2b/uploads/2018/05/2018052918.pdf|title=District profile |publisher=virudhunagar.nic.in |date=2017 |access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> It is located on the way from Sattur to [[Sankarankovil]] or [[Rajapalayam]] via [[Elayirampannai]] route. The village has two sections namely Kila (Meaning: East) and Mela (Meaning: West) Sankarapandiapuram with around 500 households.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/Where-birds-of-a-feather-matter/article11074136.ece |title=Where birds of a feather matter |newspaper=The Hindu |date= |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> The total population of the village is 1026 of which 497 males and 529 females.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tnrd.gov.in/databases/census_of_india_2011TN/pdf/27-Virudhunagar.pdf |title=Census data |publisher=www.tnrd.gov.in |date=2011 |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref>

==Geography and Climate==
Sankarapandiapuram is located close to the borders of [[Tenkasi]] and [[Thoothukudi]] districts. The closest town to the village is [[Kovilpatti]] which is 19.3 km away.
The climate of Virudhunagar district is hot and dry coupled with low relative humidity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/IPS%20Virudhunagar%202012.pdf |title=Data |publisher=dcmsme.gov.in |date= |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> This climate also prevails in Sankarapandiapuram.

==Language==
The main language of the village is [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. Though Tamil is the official language, unofficially [[Telugu language|Telugu]] is being spoken by the majority of the village population. This scenario is common in several villages of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/Restoring-the-forgotten-Telugu/articleshow/22119509.cms |title=Restoring the forgotten Telugu - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2013-08-29 |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> Telugu spoken in this village and nearby villages is a variant to Telugu of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. This is likely due to the incorporation of Tamil words over a period of time. The presence of Telugu speaking people can be seen in several districts of Tamil Nadu.<ref>[https://books.google.co.nz/books?id=pfAKljlCJq0C&pg=PA197&lpg=PA197&dq=telugu+descendants+in+tamil+nadu&source=bl&ots=tU49jf2-Nb&sig=ACfU3U1n5EXNK9I-GTap7GvPU1p_ccWjMg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiZ0_3XgYblAhXm63MBHQStCzM4FBDoATACegQICRAB#v=snippet&q=tamil%20nadu&f=false Talbot, C. 2001. Precolonial India in Practice: Society, Region, and Identity in Medieval Andhra. Oxford University Press, New York]</ref>

==Bird sanctuary==
Sankarapandiapuram is well known for its bird sanctuary in the district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlxB-zSc_Qw |title=Video |publisher=YouTube |date=2017-06-06 |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFB7VCWo10Y |title=International birds from Australia and Nigeria throng Sankarapandiapuram |publisher=YouTube |date=2016-03-24 |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianbirds.in/pdfs/Subramanya_TN%20Heronries.pdf |title=ib 1.6 inside pages new |date= |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vikatan.com/oddities/miscellaneous/156949-do-you-know-about-virudhunagar-bird-sanctuary |title= Vikatan News: வெளிநாட்டுப் பறவைகள் இளைப்பாறும் 'குளு குளு' ஸ்பாட் - இது விருதுநகர் 'வேடந்தாங்கல்'|publisher=www.vikatan.com |date= 2019-05-08 |access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> The birds namely [[Egrets]], [[Ibis]], [[Storks]] and [[Herons]] make their visit to the village during monsoon season (October) for breeding and will continue their stay until the end of April. Most of these birds are believed to come from overseas, particularly Australia and Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/latest-news/state-news/spring-season-birds-from-various-countries-visiting-sivakasi/articleshow/51539639.cms |title=Tamil Nadu News: சிவகாசிக்குப் படையெடுத்து வரும் வெளிநாட்டுப் பறவைகள் - Spring season: Birds from various countries visiting Sivakasi | Samayam Tamil |publisher=Tamil.samayam.com |date=2016-03-24 |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> According to the locals, the village has a few centuries old a massive [[tamarind]] tree, many decades-old [[neem]] and other tree species that can shelter the birds. These birds obtain their food mainly from nearby Vembakottai and Irukkankudi [[reservoirs]]. People of this village have requested the Government of Tamil Nadu to establish a bird sanctuary in the village due to the frequent visits by the people from nearby villages and cities. During the [[Deepavali]] festival, people in this village avoid using firecrackers to protect the birds from being displaced.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2013/oct/28/Eco-conscious-hamlet-chooses-its-birds-over-the-lighting-of-Diwali-fireworks-531231.html |title= Eco-conscious hamlet chooses its birds over the lighting of Diwali fireworks |publisher= The New Indian Express |date=2013-10-28 |access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/editorials/2013/oct/30/Hamlets-inspiration-for-responsible-Deepavali-531848.html|title= Hamlets' inspiration for responsible Deepavali |publisher= The New Indian Express |date=2013-10-30 |access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>

==Industry==
The main livelihood of Sankarapandiapuram is agriculture. Most of the farmlands rely on rainfall for the cultivation of crops. [[Northeast Monsoon]] is the main source of rainfall that starts around October and ends in December. The black loamy soil of the area is renowned for the cultivation of [[cotton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spc.tn.gov.in/DHDR/virudhunagar.pdf |title=Info |publisher=www.spc.tn.gov.in |date= |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> Other crops such as [[black gram]], [[green gram]], [[red gram]], [[sesame]], [[cumbu]], [[Finger millet|ragi]], [[maize]], [[Chili pepper|chilli]] and cholam are also cultivated. Some traditional varieties of cumbu, cholam and some minor millets are still cultivated here. Some years ago, an attempt to grow [[lime fruit]] by a farmer in this village showed a promising outcome that encouraged other farmers to follow. In addition to agriculture, Sankarapandiapuram has a few [[fireworks]] and [[match]] industries which employ people throughout the year.[[File:Dkk230 Cotton.png|thumb|The cultivation of the cotton crop in Sankarapandiapuram]] [[File:Dkk230 Lime.png|thumb|right|Lime crop in Sankarapandiapuram]] [[File:Dkk230 Periwinkle.png|thumb|Periwinkle crop in Sankarapandiapuram]]

==Dog breed==
Sankarapandiapuram along with Chippiparai and nearby villages are well known for a dog breed known as [[Chippiparai]]. Chippiparai is a panchayat village located 6.6 km southwest of Sankarapandiapuram. The name Chippiparai was coined for the dog breed because of its origin in Chippiparai and adjoining areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/meet-the-desi-doggos-finding-favour-and-homes-across-the-country/story-nDQi7RiFJjH5hOxvfwufwK.html |title=Meet the desi doggos finding favour, and homes across the country - more lifestyle |publisher=Hindustan Times |date= |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> Chippiparai is a famous dog breed and is considered a pride of Tamil Nadu. It is an ancient dog breed used by kings, known for its physical feature, braveness, speed, intelligence and friendliness to humans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/050519/borzoi-breed-brings-russian-flavour.html |title=Breeders shower praise on Chippiparai |publisher=Deccanchronicle.com |date= |access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref>

==Festival==
Sankarapandiapuram has many temples for Hindu deities namely Kaliamman, [[Vinayagar]], [[Perumal]], Onnamman and Rachathiamman. Every year, the celebration of the village pongal takes place in the second week of Tamil month [[Chithirai]]. This is a two days event celebrated by the village people and their relatives grandly. After the pongal celebration, a prevailing custom to organise [[traditional folk music]] and [[dance]]. This is based on a belief among the locals that following such a custom would bring good fortune to the village. In addition, separate pongal celebrations for Onnamman and Rachathiamman are occurring every year.

==Notable people==
R. Srinivasan Naidu a former member of the legislative assembly of the Sattur constituency (1967-1971) from the [[Swatantra Party]] was born in this village.

==Schools==
Two schools are present in Sankarapandiapuram, they are Government Primary and Higher Secondary Schools.

==Sankarapandiapuram Melam==
[[Melam]] or Mathalam is a percussion musical instrument commonly played during special occasions in Tamil Nadu. At Sankarapandiapuram, there is a melam group called 'Ganeshan melam' which is notable for their outstanding performance at festivals.

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Virudhunagar district]]

Sankarapandiapuram - Revision history

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