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'''Thangachimadam''' is a village in [[Rameswaram]] island in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2011 |title=Primary Census Abstract Data Tables – India: Final Population Totals |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711042331/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |archive-date=11 July 2022 |access-date=27 April 2025 |website=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India}}</ref> | |||
'''Thangachimadam''' is a village in [[Rameswaram]] island in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[India]]. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
The main occupation of people live here is fishing and its allied occupations. Also coconut and jasmine farming activities exist at a considerable level. Jasmine nurseries abound in this coastal hamlet although fishing is the predominant activity. Around 300 farmers cultivate the exotic jasmine variety that is known for its unique fragrance. Small nurseries cover at least 150 acres in the village. Jasmine is almost synonymous with the temple city of [[Madurai]], but the famed Madurai malli has its origins in this little known village of Thangachimadam on [[Rameswaram]] island. | The main occupation of people live here is fishing and its allied occupations. As Thangachimadam is located in the middle of the Rameswaram island it has sea access on both sides North and Side. This advantage facilitates the fishing for the entire year. | ||
Also coconut and jasmine farming activities exist at a considerable level. Jasmine nurseries abound in this coastal hamlet although fishing is the predominant activity. Around 300 farmers cultivate the exotic jasmine variety that is known for its unique fragrance. Small nurseries cover at least 150 acres in the village. Jasmine is almost synonymous with the temple city of [[Madurai]], but the famed Madurai malli has its origins in this little known village of Thangachimadam on [[Rameswaram]] island. | |||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
[[File:Raining MGR Nagar Thangachimadam.jpg|thumb|Raining at MGR Nagar Thangachimadam]] | [[File:Raining MGR Nagar Thangachimadam.jpg|thumb|Raining at MGR Nagar Thangachimadam]] | ||
[[File:Water flowing after rain.jpg|thumb|Water flowing after rain MGR Nagar]] | [[File:Water flowing after rain.jpg|thumb|Water flowing after rain MGR Nagar]] | ||
Thangachimadam has a hot [[tropical]] climate temperature ranging from 25 °C (min) to 46 °C (max) and the relative humidity is high at 79% on an average and it ranges between 80% | Thangachimadam has a hot [[tropical]] climate temperature ranging from 25 °C (min) to 46 °C (max) and the relative humidity is high at 79% on an average and it ranges between 80% and 90%. | ||
Winter: Max. 30 °C Min. 25 °C, rainfall: 500 mm | Winter: Max. 30 °C Min. 25 °C, rainfall: 500 mm | ||
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* Vivekanda Vidyalaya Matriculation School. | * Vivekanda Vidyalaya Matriculation School. | ||
* St. Theresa primary school. | * St. Theresa primary school. | ||
* Holy | * Holy Cross girls higher secondary school. | ||
[[File:Yagappa High School Thangachimadam.jpg|thumb|Punitha Yagappa High School]] | [[File:Yagappa High School Thangachimadam.jpg|thumb|Punitha Yagappa High School]] | ||
* | * Punitha Yagappar Higher Secondary School | ||
[[File:Kamaraj Middle School Thangachimadam.jpg|thumb|Kamaraj Middle School]] | [[File:Kamaraj Middle School Thangachimadam.jpg|thumb|Kamaraj Middle School]] | ||
* Kamaraj high school. | * Kamaraj high school. | ||
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* Infant Jesus Matriculation school. | * Infant Jesus Matriculation school. | ||
* Al Hadi Primary school. | * Al Hadi Primary school. | ||
* | * St.James primary and nursery school | ||
* St Anne's Matriculation Higher Secondary school | * St.Anne's Matriculation Higher Secondary school | ||
* Udhayam Polytechnic College | * Udhayam Polytechnic College | ||
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* [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]], Tamil film director | * [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]], Tamil film director | ||
* Former [[President of India]] Dr. [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]]'s resting place is at Ariyankundu Bus stop near Thangachimadam. | * Former [[President of India]] Dr. [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]]'s resting place is at Ariyankundu Bus stop near Thangachimadam. | ||
== References == | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Villages in Ramanathapuram district]] | [[Category:Villages in Ramanathapuram district]] | ||
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Thangachimadam | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Thangachimadam Name Board | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ramanathapuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 623529 |
| Telephone code | 04573 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 65 |
| Nearest city | Rameswaram |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ramanathapuram |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ramanathapuram |
Thangachimadam is a village in Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Rameshwaram is separated from the mainland by Pamban channel.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The main occupation of people live here is fishing and its allied occupations. As Thangachimadam is located in the middle of the Rameswaram island it has sea access on both sides North and Side. This advantage facilitates the fishing for the entire year.
Also coconut and jasmine farming activities exist at a considerable level. Jasmine nurseries abound in this coastal hamlet although fishing is the predominant activity. Around 300 farmers cultivate the exotic jasmine variety that is known for its unique fragrance. Small nurseries cover at least 150 acres in the village. Jasmine is almost synonymous with the temple city of Madurai, but the famed Madurai malli has its origins in this little known village of Thangachimadam on Rameswaram island.
Climate[edit | edit source]
Thangachimadam has a hot tropical climate temperature ranging from 25 °C (min) to 46 °C (max) and the relative humidity is high at 79% on an average and it ranges between 80% and 90%.
Winter: Max. 30 °C Min. 25 °C, rainfall: 500 mm
Communication[edit | edit source]
Under the joint ISRO-MSSRF Village Resource Centre programme- ISRO has sanctioned satellite connectivity to Thiruvaiyaru in Tanjore, Sembatty in Dindigul district and Thangachimadam in Ramnad district. These centers will facilitate teleconferences between farm and fishing families at these locations and MSSRF scientists as well as with leading experts in the area of health, education, agriculture, fisheries, marketing and disaster management.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Govt Higher Secondary School.
- Mandapam Union Primary School
- Vivekanda Vidyalaya Matriculation School.
- St. Theresa primary school.
- Holy Cross girls higher secondary school.
- Punitha Yagappar Higher Secondary School
- Kamaraj high school.
- King of Kings Matriculation School
- Infant Jesus Matriculation school.
- Al Hadi Primary school.
- St.James primary and nursery school
- St.Anne's Matriculation Higher Secondary school
- Udhayam Polytechnic College
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- S. A. Chandrasekhar, Tamil film director
- Former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's resting place is at Ariyankundu Bus stop near Thangachimadam.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Primary Census Abstract Data Tables – India: Final Population Totals". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
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