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'''Vegakkollai''' is a small village [[Gram panchayat|panchayat]] in Panruti (Taluk) of [[Cuddalore district]] in [[Tamil Nadu]].
'''Vegakkollai''' is a village and [[Gram panchayat]] located in the [[Panruti taluk|Panruti Taluk]] of [[Cuddalore district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India.  
Vegakkollai is located 14.9 km distance from its Taluk Main Town [[Panruti]].
It is situated 14.9 km from the main town of Panruti and 24.1 km from the district headquarters, Cuddalore.  


Vegakkollai is 24.1 km far from its district head [[Cuddalore]]. It is 173 km far from its Tamil Nadu state capital city [[Chennai]].
Vegakkollai is approximately 173 km from the state capital, [[Chennai]].
 
== Near by towns ==
* Indira Nagar, Neyveli - 6 km
* Kurinjipadi - 10.3 km
* Panruti - 14.9 km
* Vadalur - 15 km
* Annagramam - 16.9 km
* Cuddalore - 21 km


== Nearby villages ==
== Nearby villages ==
* Ayeepettai - 1.2 km
* Vengadampettai - 1.5 km
* A. Puthur - 2 km
* Co. Chathiram - 2 km
* Koranapattu - 2.8 km
* Siruthondamadevi - 3 km
* Keelakollai - 4 km
* Krishnankuppam - 4 km
* Arasadikuppam - 4 km
* Kananchavadi - 4 km


* Keelakollai(4 km)
== Places of worship ==
* Ayeepettai (1.2 km)
Vegakkollai is home to several ancient temples, each with deep cultural and spiritual significance:
* Vengadampettai(1.5 km)
* Koranapattu(2.8 km)
* Krishnankuppam(4 km)
* Arasadikuppam(4 km)
* Siruthondamadevi (3 km)
* A.Puthur(2 km)
* Co.Chathiram(2 km)
* Kananchavadi(4 km)


== Nearby towns ==
* Kalapar Eswaran Kovil – An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
* Murugan Kovil – A historic temple devoted to Lord Murugan.
* Kali Kovil – Dedicated to Goddess Kali.
* Om Shathi Kovil – Known for its tranquil atmosphere.
* [[Mariamman]] Kovil – A temple for Goddess Mariamman.
* Pillayar Kovil – A temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
* Iyyanar Kovil – A place of worship for Lord Ayyanar, a guardian deity.
* Purathaman Kovil – Another revered temple in the village.
Nearby, in Vengadampettai (1.5 km from Vegakkollai), stands the Ranganathar Kovil, renowned for housing the world’s largest statue of Lord Ranganathar in a reclining pose. This temple is approximately 1,000 years old and holds historical and religious significance.


* Indira nagar,Neyveli(6 km)
== Education ==
* Kurinjipadi(10.3 km)
Vegakkollai is served by local schools, including:
* [[Panruti]](14.9 km)
* Annagramam(16.9 km)
* Cuddalore(21 km)
* Vadalur(15 km)
 
== Vegakkollai village areas ==
# Vegakkollai Village
# Vegakkollai Pudur
# Kattu Vegakkollai
# Vegakkollai Sathram
This panchayat hosts a population of nearly 5,000 people. It is situated 6 km from [[Neyveli]].


== Places of workship ==
* Panchayat Union Middle School
 
* Panchayat Union Elementary School
Vegakkollai has,
These schools provide foundational education for the village children and support the community's educational needs.
* the ancient Kalapar Eswaran Kovil
* the ancient Murugan Kovil
* Kali Kovil
* Mariamman Kovil
* Pillayar Kovil
* Iyyanar Kovil
* Purathaman Aalayam.
Ranganathar temple in Vengadampettai, which is 1.5 km from Vegakkollai. It has the world's biggest statue of [[Ranganathar]] in a sleeping pose. The temple is about 1000 Years old.


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Vegakkollai village is nestled amidst cashew nut groves and jackfruit trees, with agriculture as its primary occupation. Most residents engage in organic farming, which is environmentally friendly and sustainable. Major crops include bananas, sugarcane, and groundnuts. In addition, the village is home to other enterprises such as small- to large-scale country chicken poultry farms, cashew shelling, and cashew export businesses, alongside jackfruit and banana cultivation.


Vegakkollai village is surrounded with [[cashew nut]] groves and [[jack fruit]] trees. The primary occupation of the people in Vegakkollai is agriculture. Most of the people follow organic farming, as it is advantageous for the Environment. Major crops cultivated are Banana, Sugarcane, Ground nuts etc. Also other activities like cashew nut shelling and cashew export business starting from small to large in scale, [[jack fruit]] and [[banana]]s.
Residents of Vegakkollai pursue a mix of careers, including self-employment, government roles, and engineering positions spanning from mechanical to IT industries.


People here are self-employed, in government jobs and working as engineers from Mechanical industry to IT industry.
The nursery garden business is also a significant industry here, with many villagers specializing in growing flower saplings, including country roses, casuarina hybrid clones, Kanagambaram, and jasmine. Vegakkollai has become a major hub for nursery gardens and horticulture, producing skilled horticulturists, including graduates from the village itself. These nurseries employ diverse propagation techniques, such as cutting, layering, grafting, and budding, to grow a variety of plants like tree saplings (casuarina, papaya, guava), flowering plants (Kanagambaram, rose), and medicinal herbs (Tulsi, Karpooravalli).


The nursery garden business is practised by many in the village these produce mainly saplings of flowers plant like country rose, casuarine hybrid clones, Kanagambaram, [[Jasmine]] etc.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}
The horticulture industry in Vegakkollai also supports services in plant conservation, landscape restoration, garden design, construction, and maintenance, arboriculture, and horticultural therapy. This diverse range of agricultural products and services contributes to food security, medicinal needs, environmental health, and overall human well-being, making Vegakkollai a renowned center for horticulture
 
Now Vegakkollai had emerged as one of the biggest hub for nursery gardens and [[Horticulture]].<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/an-engineering-graduate-turns-into-a-successful-entrepreneur/article6742300.ece</ref> Many Graduate's from the village are the Horticulturists and pursuing nursery business.<br />
Nursery gardens here use different propagation techniques like cutting, layering, grafting and budding. And raise the different varieties like tree saplings (Causarina, papaya, guava etc.), flowering plants(Kanakabaram, rose etc.) and medicinal herbs (Tulsi, karpooravalli). It also includes related services in plant conservation, landscape restoration, landscape and garden design/construction / maintenance, arboriculture, horticultural therapy, and much more. This range of food, medicinal, environmental, and social products and services are all fundamental to developing and maintaining human health and well-being. vegakkollai is now famous in horticulture.
 
== Education ==
 
Schools in Vegakkollai include Panchayat Union Middle School and Panchayat Union Elementary School


== Elected Representatives ==
== Elected Representatives ==
Vegakollai(Which Include Vegakollai, Vegakollai Puthur, Kattu vegakollai and Vegakollai Chathiram). Nearly 2300 Voter's In This Panchayat
The area of Vegakkollai includes several hamlets: Vegakkollai, Vegakkollai Puthur, Kattu Vegakkollai, and Vegakkollai Chathiram. The panchayat has approximately 2,300 registered voters.


Vegakkollai belongs to the [[Neyveli]] MLA constituency and [[Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency)|Cuddalore]] Loksabha constituency.
Vegakkollai falls under the Neyveli MLA constituency and the Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency.


== Bank ==
== Bank ==
1. Canara Bank (its, ATM facility at Vegakollai-Chathiram)
* [[Canara Bank]] – Includes an ATM facility located at Vegakkollai Chathiram.
2. Tamil Nadu co-operative society
* Tamil Nadu Co-operative Society – Serving the community with various financial services.


== Bus Services ==
== Bus Services ==
The Tamil Nadu Villupuram Transport Corporation provides bus services to Vegakkollai on the following routes:


Tamil Nadu Villupuram Transport Corporation operate bus services for vegakkolai with the below mentioned bus route.
* Bus 21: Connects Panruti and Kurinjipadi, passing through Keelakollai and Vegakkollai.
<br />Bus 21 links Panruti to Kurinjipadi, (Via) '''Keelakollai, Vegakkollai'''.<br />
* Bus 10: Connects Cuddalore and Vegakkollai via Kullanchavadi.
<br />Bus 10 links Cuddalore to Vegakkollai(Via) '''Kullanchavadi'''<br />
* Bus 20: Links Panruti and Kurinjipadi, passing through Kadapulliyur Register Office and Vegakkollai.
<br />Bus 20 links Panruti to Kurinjipadi, (Via) '''kadapulliyur register office, Vegakkollai'''.


== Bus Route No: 21 ==
== Bus Route No : 21 ==
<br />''' Bus Routes of 21 :''' Panruti—via kadapulliyur, '''Keelakollai''', Vegakollai, Ayeepettai, '''Vengadampettai''', Annadanampettai (Link Road), Paacharapalayam (Link Road), Meenachipettai, '''Railway Bus Stop(Kuruinchi Padi)''', Perumal Kovil, Kuruinchi Padi (Bus Stand)


<br />'''Bus no:21 Timing'''
'''Departures from Panruti:'''  


<br />'''Starts from Panruti :''' <br />Starts from Panruti : 6.20am,      Vegakollai : 7.00am,   Ends at Kuruinchipadi : 7.20am <br />Starts from Panruti : 10.00am,      Vegakollai : 11.20am, Ends at Kuruinchipadi : 11.50am <br />Starts from Panruti : 4.20pm,      Vegakollai : 5.00am,   Ends at Kuruinchipadi : 5.20pm <br />Starts from Panruti : 7.20am,      Vegakollai : 8.00am,   Ends at Kuruinchipadi : 8.20pm
* 6:20 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 7:00 AM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 7:20 AM
* 10:00 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 11:20 AM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 11:50 AM
* 4:20 PM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 5:00 PM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 5:20 PM
* 7:20 PM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 8:00 PM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 8:20 PM


<br />'''Starts from Kuruinjipadi :''' <br />Starts from Kuruinchipadi :   7.50am,    Vegakollai : 8.15am,   Ends at Panruti : 8.50am <br />Starts from Kuruinchipadi : 11.50am,    Vegakollai : 12.15pm,   Ends at Panruti : 12.50pm <br />Starts from Kuruinchipadi :   5.50pm,    Vegakollai : 6.30pm,   Ends at Panruti : 7.00pm<br />Starts from Kuruinchipadi :   8.50pm,    Vegakollai : 9.30pm,   Ends at Panruti : 10.15pm
''' Departures from Kurinjipadi:'''  
 
* 7:50 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 8:15 AM, Ends at Panruti: 8:50 AM
* 11:50 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 12:15 PM, Ends at Panruti: 12:50 PM
* 5:50 PM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 6:30 PM, Ends at Panruti: 7:00 PM
* 8:50 PM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 9:30 PM, Ends at Panruti: 10:15 PM


== Bus Route No: 10 ==
== Bus Route No: 10 ==
<br />''' Bus Routes of 10 :''' Cuddalore—via '''Kullanchavadi''', Ambalavanan Pet, kattiyankuppam,'''Chatiram''', Thani pathalutti, kattu-vegakollai, Vegakollai, Ayeepettai
'''Route:'''
Cuddalore — via Kullanchavadi, Ambalavanan Pet, Kattiyankuppam, Chathiram, Thani Pathalutti, Kattu-Vegakkollai, Vegakkollai, Ayeepettai.
 
'''Bus No. 10 Timings'''
 
'''Departures from Vegakkollai:'''


<br />'''Bus no:10 Timing'''
* 5:00 AM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 6:20 AM
* 8:30 AM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 11:20 AM
* 12:30 PM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 1:50 PM
* 3:00 PM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 4:10 PM
* 6:00 PM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 7:20 PM
* 8:30 PM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 9:40 PM


<br />'''Starts from Vegakollai  :''' <br />Starts from Vegakollai :  5.00am,      Ends at Cuddalore : 6.20am <br />Starts from Vegakollai :  8.30am,      Ends at Cuddalore : 11.20am <br />Starts from Vegakollai : 12.30pm,      Ends at Cuddalore : 1.50pm <br />Starts from Vegakollai :  3.00pm,      Ends at Cuddalore : 4.10pm <br />Starts from Vegakollai :  6.00pm,      Ends at Cuddalore : 7.20pm <br />Starts from Vegakollai :  8.30pm,      Ends at Cuddalore : 9.40pm
'''Departures from Cuddalore:'''


'''Starts from Cuddalore :''' <br />Starts from Cuddalore :  6.30am,      Ends at Vegakollai : 8.00am <br />Starts from Cuddalore : 11.20am,      Ends at Vegakollai : 12.10pm <br />Starts from Cuddalore : 1.50pm,      Ends at Vegakollai : 2.50pm <br />Starts from Cuddalore : 4.20pm,      Ends at Vegakollai : 5.50pm <br />Starts from Cuddalore : 7.30pm,      Ends at Vegakollai : 8.50pm<br />Starts from Cuddalore : 9.50pm,      Ends at Vegakollai : 11.00pm
* 6:30 AM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 8:00 AM
* 11:20 AM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 12:10 PM
* 1:50 PM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 2:50 PM
* 4:20 PM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 5:50 PM
* 7:30 PM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 8:50 PM
* 9:50 PM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 11:00 PM


== Bus Route No: 20  ==
== Bus Route No: 20  ==
'''Route:'''
Panruti — via Kadapulliyur Register Office, Chinna Poorakani, Periya Poorakani, Varisangkupam, Kananchavadi, Azhagapasamuthiram, Arasadikuppam, Chiruthondamadevi, A. Pudur, Thani Pathalutti, Kattu-Vegakkollai, Vegakkollai, Ayeepettai, Vengadampettai, Annadanampettai (Link Road), Paacharapalayam (Link Road), Meenachipettai, Railway Bus Stop (Kurinjipadi), Perumal Kovil, and Kurinjipadi (Bus Stand).
'''Bus No. 20 Timings'''
'''Departures from Panruti:'''


<br />''' Bus Routes of 30 :''' Panruti—via kadapulliyur register office, Chinna poorakani,Periya Poorakani, Varisangkupam, kanachavadi, Azhagapasamuthiram, Arasadikupam, Chiruthadamadevi, A. Pudur, Thani pathalutti, Kattu-vegakollai, Vegakollai, Ayeepettai, '''Vengadampettai''', Annadanampettai (Link Road), Paacharapalayam (Link Road), Meenachipettai, Railway Bus Stop(Kuruinchi Padi), Perumal Kovil, Kuruinchi Padi (Bus Stand)
* 7:45 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 8:50 AM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 9:15 AM


<br />'''Bus no:30 Timing'''
'''Departures from Kurinjipadi:'''


<br />'''Starts from Panruti :''' <br />Starts from Panruti :  7.45am,      Vegakollai : 8.50am,  Ends at Kuruinchipadi : 9.15am
* 9:00 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 10:00 AM, Ends at Panruti: 10:50 AM
<br />'''Starts from Kuruinjipadi :''' <br />Starts from Kuruinchipadi :  9.00am,    Vegakollai : 10.00am,   Ends at Panruti : 10.50am


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 10:39, 14 September 2025


Vegakkollai is a village and Gram panchayat located in the Panruti Taluk of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 14.9 km from the main town of Panruti and 24.1 km from the district headquarters, Cuddalore.

Vegakkollai is approximately 173 km from the state capital, Chennai.

Near by towns[edit | edit source]

  • Indira Nagar, Neyveli - 6 km
  • Kurinjipadi - 10.3 km
  • Panruti - 14.9 km
  • Vadalur - 15 km
  • Annagramam - 16.9 km
  • Cuddalore - 21 km

Nearby villages[edit | edit source]

  • Ayeepettai - 1.2 km
  • Vengadampettai - 1.5 km
  • A. Puthur - 2 km
  • Co. Chathiram - 2 km
  • Koranapattu - 2.8 km
  • Siruthondamadevi - 3 km
  • Keelakollai - 4 km
  • Krishnankuppam - 4 km
  • Arasadikuppam - 4 km
  • Kananchavadi - 4 km

Places of worship[edit | edit source]

Vegakkollai is home to several ancient temples, each with deep cultural and spiritual significance:

  • Kalapar Eswaran Kovil – An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
  • Murugan Kovil – A historic temple devoted to Lord Murugan.
  • Kali Kovil – Dedicated to Goddess Kali.
  • Om Shathi Kovil – Known for its tranquil atmosphere.
  • Mariamman Kovil – A temple for Goddess Mariamman.
  • Pillayar Kovil – A temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
  • Iyyanar Kovil – A place of worship for Lord Ayyanar, a guardian deity.
  • Purathaman Kovil – Another revered temple in the village.

Nearby, in Vengadampettai (1.5 km from Vegakkollai), stands the Ranganathar Kovil, renowned for housing the world’s largest statue of Lord Ranganathar in a reclining pose. This temple is approximately 1,000 years old and holds historical and religious significance.

Education[edit | edit source]

Vegakkollai is served by local schools, including:

  • Panchayat Union Middle School
  • Panchayat Union Elementary School

These schools provide foundational education for the village children and support the community's educational needs.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Vegakkollai village is nestled amidst cashew nut groves and jackfruit trees, with agriculture as its primary occupation. Most residents engage in organic farming, which is environmentally friendly and sustainable. Major crops include bananas, sugarcane, and groundnuts. In addition, the village is home to other enterprises such as small- to large-scale country chicken poultry farms, cashew shelling, and cashew export businesses, alongside jackfruit and banana cultivation.

Residents of Vegakkollai pursue a mix of careers, including self-employment, government roles, and engineering positions spanning from mechanical to IT industries.

The nursery garden business is also a significant industry here, with many villagers specializing in growing flower saplings, including country roses, casuarina hybrid clones, Kanagambaram, and jasmine. Vegakkollai has become a major hub for nursery gardens and horticulture, producing skilled horticulturists, including graduates from the village itself. These nurseries employ diverse propagation techniques, such as cutting, layering, grafting, and budding, to grow a variety of plants like tree saplings (casuarina, papaya, guava), flowering plants (Kanagambaram, rose), and medicinal herbs (Tulsi, Karpooravalli).

The horticulture industry in Vegakkollai also supports services in plant conservation, landscape restoration, garden design, construction, and maintenance, arboriculture, and horticultural therapy. This diverse range of agricultural products and services contributes to food security, medicinal needs, environmental health, and overall human well-being, making Vegakkollai a renowned center for horticulture

Elected Representatives[edit | edit source]

The area of Vegakkollai includes several hamlets: Vegakkollai, Vegakkollai Puthur, Kattu Vegakkollai, and Vegakkollai Chathiram. The panchayat has approximately 2,300 registered voters.

Vegakkollai falls under the Neyveli MLA constituency and the Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency.

Bank[edit | edit source]

  • Canara Bank – Includes an ATM facility located at Vegakkollai Chathiram.
  • Tamil Nadu Co-operative Society – Serving the community with various financial services.

Bus Services[edit | edit source]

The Tamil Nadu Villupuram Transport Corporation provides bus services to Vegakkollai on the following routes:

  • Bus 21: Connects Panruti and Kurinjipadi, passing through Keelakollai and Vegakkollai.
  • Bus 10: Connects Cuddalore and Vegakkollai via Kullanchavadi.
  • Bus 20: Links Panruti and Kurinjipadi, passing through Kadapulliyur Register Office and Vegakkollai.

Bus Route No : 21[edit | edit source]

Departures from Panruti:

  • 6:20 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 7:00 AM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 7:20 AM
  • 10:00 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 11:20 AM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 11:50 AM
  • 4:20 PM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 5:00 PM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 5:20 PM
  • 7:20 PM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 8:00 PM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 8:20 PM

Departures from Kurinjipadi:

  • 7:50 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 8:15 AM, Ends at Panruti: 8:50 AM
  • 11:50 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 12:15 PM, Ends at Panruti: 12:50 PM
  • 5:50 PM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 6:30 PM, Ends at Panruti: 7:00 PM
  • 8:50 PM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 9:30 PM, Ends at Panruti: 10:15 PM

Bus Route No: 10[edit | edit source]

Route: Cuddalore — via Kullanchavadi, Ambalavanan Pet, Kattiyankuppam, Chathiram, Thani Pathalutti, Kattu-Vegakkollai, Vegakkollai, Ayeepettai.

Bus No. 10 Timings

Departures from Vegakkollai:

  • 5:00 AM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 6:20 AM
  • 8:30 AM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 11:20 AM
  • 12:30 PM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 1:50 PM
  • 3:00 PM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 4:10 PM
  • 6:00 PM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 7:20 PM
  • 8:30 PM – Arrives in Cuddalore: 9:40 PM

Departures from Cuddalore:

  • 6:30 AM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 8:00 AM
  • 11:20 AM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 12:10 PM
  • 1:50 PM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 2:50 PM
  • 4:20 PM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 5:50 PM
  • 7:30 PM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 8:50 PM
  • 9:50 PM – Arrives in Vegakkollai: 11:00 PM

Bus Route No: 20[edit | edit source]

Route: Panruti — via Kadapulliyur Register Office, Chinna Poorakani, Periya Poorakani, Varisangkupam, Kananchavadi, Azhagapasamuthiram, Arasadikuppam, Chiruthondamadevi, A. Pudur, Thani Pathalutti, Kattu-Vegakkollai, Vegakkollai, Ayeepettai, Vengadampettai, Annadanampettai (Link Road), Paacharapalayam (Link Road), Meenachipettai, Railway Bus Stop (Kurinjipadi), Perumal Kovil, and Kurinjipadi (Bus Stand).

Bus No. 20 Timings

Departures from Panruti:

  • 7:45 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 8:50 AM, Ends at Kurinjipadi: 9:15 AM

Departures from Kurinjipadi:

  • 9:00 AM – Arrives at Vegakkollai: 10:00 AM, Ends at Panruti: 10:50 AM

References[edit | edit source]

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