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[[File:Oddanchatram.jpg|thumb|Hills nature place]]
[[File:Oddanchatram.jpg|thumb|Hills nature place]]
'''Oddanchatram''' ({{IPA-ta|oʈʈansattiɾam|lang}}) is a [[town]] in [[Dindigul district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Oddanchatram is a  region in the southwest of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The Town was carved out of Madurai District in 1985. Oddanchatram is also famous for vegetable and cattle market. As of 2011, the town had a population of 30,064. It is known as vegetable city of Tamil Nadu. Oddanchatram vegetable market is the largest supplying of vegetables in [[ Tamilnadu ]] and [[Kerala]]. Agriculture is the major economic support for the town.


==Geography==
'''Oddanchatram''' ({{IPA|ta|oʈʈansattiɾam|lang}}) is a town in the [[Dindigul district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].
It is located at the base of the western ghats in South India. Water body - Parapalar Dam


==Demographics==
== Demographics ==
According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Oddanchatram had a population of 30,064 with a gender-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 2,676 were under the age of six, constituting 1,378 males and 1,298 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 20.3% and 0.06% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 77.11%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 8,046 households. There were a total of 12,738 workers, comprising 1,127 cultivators, 1,983 main agricultural labourers, 164 in house hold industries, 9,048 other workers, 416 marginal workers, 9 marginal cultivators, 134 marginal agricultural labourers, 16 marginal workers in household industries and 257 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Oddanchatram|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=690643|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref>
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Oddanchatram had a population of 30,064 with a gender-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 2,676 were under the age of six, constituting 1,378 males and 1,298 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 20.3% and 0.06% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 77.11%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard" /> The town had a total of 8,046 households. There were a total of 12,738 workers, comprising 1,127 cultivators, 1,983 main agricultural labourers, 164 in house hold industries, 9,048 other workers, 416 marginal workers, 9 marginal cultivators, 134 marginal agricultural labourers, 16 marginal workers in household industries and 257 other marginal workers. The population of this town increased by 24% from 24,000 in 2001 to 30000 in 2011.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals – Oddanchatram|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=690643|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref>


==Economics==
== Politics ==
Oddanchatram is popular for Gandhi Vegetable market, which is one of the largest vegetable market in Tamilnadu. The market is situated near Oddanchatram bus stand. Agricultural industry provides major employment for the local people. Workers from various neighboring towns migrate to Oddanchatram Taluk, mainly from the month of June to December. This migration takes place during the peak seasons.
As of 2016, 2,23,628 (1,10,979 Males, 1,12,643 Females & 6 Others) voters are in Oddanchatram Constituency.
 
==Politics==
As per 2016, totally 2,23,628 (1,10,979 Males, 1,12,643 Females & 6 Others) voters are in Oddanchatram Constituency.


[[Oddanchatram (state assembly constituency)]] is part of [[Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
[[Oddanchatram (state assembly constituency)]] is part of [[Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
  |url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf  
  |url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
  |title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies  
  |title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
  |access-date=2008-10-11  
  |access-date=2008-10-11
  |work=Tamil Nadu  
  |work=Tamil Nadu
  |publisher=Election Commission of India  
  |publisher=Election Commission of India
  |url-status=dead  
  |url-status=dead
  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081031131000/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf  
  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081031131000/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
  |archive-date=31 October 2008  
  |archive-date=31 October 2008
}}</ref> Oddanchatram elects one MLA to the legislative assembly of the State. [[R. Sakkarapani]] from [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] party was elected as the MLA in 2021.
}}</ref> Oddanchatram elects one MLA to the legislative assembly of the State. [[R. Sakkarapani]] from [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] party was elected as the MLA from 1996 to 2021 for consecutive 6 terms, from this state assembly constituency.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/sixth-consecutive-win-for-dmks-sakkarapani-from-oddanchatram/amp_articleshow/82378022.cms
|title= Sixth Consecutive Win For DMK’s Sakkarapani From Oddanchatram
|publisher= The Times Of India
}}</ref>


==Transport==
== References ==
===Road===
The following are the major highways connecting Oddanchatram :
*SH-152 : Oddanchatram - [[Vadamadurai]]
*SH-37 : Oddanchatram - [[Dharapuram]] - [[Tiruppur]]
*NH-83 : [[Coimbatore]] - Oddanchatram- [[Nagapattinam]]
*SH-341 : Oddanchatram - Pachalur - [[Kodaikanal]]
 
National Highway [[NH 83]] connects [[Coimbatore]] to [[Nagapattinam]] via Oddanchatram
[[Tiruchirappalli]] [[Thanjavur]]. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited [[TNSTC]] buses connect the town to other parts of the state. Oddanchatram is the main centre for all places connecting [[Palani]], [[Dharapuram]], [[Madurai]], [[Dindigul]], [[Theni]], [[Coimbatore]]. [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] buses like [[Kottayam]], [[Kozhikode]], [[Kasaragod]], [[Guruvayur]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Thrissur]], [[Palakkad]] buses are available at particular interval of time from Oddanchatram bus stand. [[ Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] buses like [[Mysore]] are available at night.
 
It has bypass road to connect dgl and Palani road.
 
===Railways===
Station Code : ODC
*ODDANCHATRAM is a part of the Coimbatore-Rameswaram MG line prior to the commencing of gauge conversion. On 20 November 2012, the Dindigul-Palani section of the line was completed, and the local railway station opened to railway traffic again. Currently passenger trains are running between Madurai, Thiruchendur, Coimbatore, Palakkad. And a daily express train is available between Oddanchatram to Chennai.
 
===Airways===
The nearest major airports are:
**Coimbatore International Airport located 100 km from Oddanchatram and
**Madurai International Airport located at 90 km from Oddanchatram.
==Education==
Two govt schools are 1.K.R govt hr sec school, 2, Govt girls hr sec school. Odc has some private schools that christian metric school, krishna metric, Holy cross metric school. Christian Engineering college, Christian polytechnic college.
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://municipality.tn.gov.in/Oddanchatram/ Oddanchtram municipality]
* [http://municipality.tn.gov.in/Oddanchatram/ Oddanchtram municipality] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223043256/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/Oddanchatram/ |date=23 December 2011 }}
{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}}
{{Dindigul District}}


{{Dindigul District}}
[[Category:Cities and towns in Dindigul district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Dindigul district]]

Latest revision as of 22:18, 21 January 2026

Oddanchatram
Town
Oddanchatram is located in Tamil Nadu
Oddanchatram
Oddanchatram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°28′48″N 77°45′00″E / 10.4800°N 77.7500°E / 10.4800; 77.7500
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionKongu Nadu
DistrictDindigul
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyOddanchatram Municipal Council
 • ChairmanThirumalaisamy
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total30,064
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
624619
Telephone code04553
Vehicle registrationTN 94Z (before TN57)
Websiteoddanchatram.in
Hills nature place

Oddanchatram (ta) is a town in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 census, Oddanchatram had a population of 30,064 with a gender-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[2] A total of 2,676 were under the age of six, constituting 1,378 males and 1,298 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 20.3% and 0.06% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 77.11%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[2] The town had a total of 8,046 households. There were a total of 12,738 workers, comprising 1,127 cultivators, 1,983 main agricultural labourers, 164 in house hold industries, 9,048 other workers, 416 marginal workers, 9 marginal cultivators, 134 marginal agricultural labourers, 16 marginal workers in household industries and 257 other marginal workers. The population of this town increased by 24% from 24,000 in 2001 to 30000 in 2011.[1]

Politics[edit | edit source]

As of 2016, 2,23,628 (1,10,979 Males, 1,12,643 Females & 6 Others) voters are in Oddanchatram Constituency.

Oddanchatram (state assembly constituency) is part of Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency).[3] Oddanchatram elects one MLA to the legislative assembly of the State. R. Sakkarapani from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party was elected as the MLA from 1996 to 2021 for consecutive 6 terms, from this state assembly constituency.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals – Oddanchatram". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  3. ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
  4. ↑ "Sixth Consecutive Win For DMK's Sakkarapani From Oddanchatram". The Times Of India.

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