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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Pettavaithalai | ||
| other_name = Tiruchirappalli District | |||
| nickname = | |||
| other_name | | settlement_type = Panchayat town | ||
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| image_alt | | pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | ||
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| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | coordinates = {{coord|10.90|N|78.58|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| coordinates | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | established_date = | ||
| established_title | | founder = | ||
| established_date | | named_for = Pettavaithalai | ||
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| named_for | | governing_body = | ||
| government_type | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| governing_body | | area_footnotes = | ||
| unit_pref | | area_rank = Panchayath | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_total_km2 = 10 | ||
| area_rank | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | elevation_m = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | population_total = 10,000 | ||
| elevation_m | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_total | | population_rank = | ||
| population_as_of | | population_density_km2 = 10 | ||
| population_rank | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_footnotes = 2021 | ||
| population_demonym | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| population_footnotes | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil,English]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| timezone1 | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | ||
| utc_offset1 | | postal_code = 639112 | ||
| postal_code_type | | registration_plate = TN48 Srirangam | ||
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'''Pettavaithalai''' is a town | '''Pettavaithalai''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Srirangam taluk]] [[Tiruchirappalli district]] in the [[India|Indian]] [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=2011 |title=Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] |access-date=May 17, 2025 |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=2022-07-11}}</ref> | ||
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== Etymology ==--> | == Etymology ==--> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
This village is | This village is an iconic milestone for teenagers of 1970s. Balu Mahendra shot his famous second film Aziyatha Kollangal in 27 days at Pettavaithalai, Sirugamani and Inungoor at a modest budget of Rs 8 lacs and released it in 1979. The film comprehensively captures growing up and its challenges. | ||
== Geography== | == Geography== | ||
Pettavaithalai is by the river [[Cauvery]] and this is the takeoff point for the Uyyakondan canal which is the major irrigation canal for the fertile lands in Trichy district. | Pettavaithalai is by the river [[Cauvery]] and this is the takeoff point for the Uyyakondan canal which is the major irrigation canal for the fertile lands in Trichy district. | ||
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=== Ethnicity === | === Ethnicity === | ||
=== Religion === --> | === Religion === --> | ||
=== Languages === | === Languages === | ||
The native language of Pettavaithalai is Tamil | The native language of Pettavaithalai is Tamil | ||
== Government and politics == | == Government and politics == | ||
Pettavaithalai is part of [[Srirangam (state assembly constituency)]] in [[Tiruchirappalli]] District of [[Tamil Nadu]] State in [[India]]. | Pettavaithalai is part of [[Srirangam (state assembly constituency)]] in [[Tiruchirappalli]] District of [[Tamil Nadu]] State in [[India]]. | ||
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== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
=== By Air === | === By Air === | ||
'''Trichirapalli International Airport.''' | |||
Pettavaithalai's nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport situated at 30.2 km distance. Few more airports around Pettavaithalai are Tiruchirapalli International Airport 30.2 km. Thanjavur Air Force Station 72.6 km. Salem Airport 109.0 km. | Pettavaithalai's nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport situated at 30.2 km distance. Few more airports around Pettavaithalai are Tiruchirapalli International Airport 30.2 km. Thanjavur Air Force Station 72.6 km. Salem Airport 109.0 km. | ||
=== By Rail === | === By Rail === | ||
'''Pettavaithalai Railway station.''' | |||
The nearest railway station to Pettavaithalai is Pettavaithalai which is located in and around 4.0 kilometer distance. | The nearest railway station to Pettavaithalai is Pettavaithalai which is located in and around 4.0 kilometer distance. | ||
=== By Road === | === By Road === | ||
'''Pettavaithalai bus stand.''' | |||
The distance from Pettavaithalai to Trichy is 24 km and Pettavaithalai to Karur is 54 km. | The distance from Pettavaithalai to Trichy is 24 km and Pettavaithalai to Karur is 54 km. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
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K.r.r. Nursery & Primary School, Pettavaithalai 2.4 km | K.r.r. Nursery & Primary School, Pettavaithalai 2.4 km | ||
Rathna Higher Secondary School Pettavaithalai 4.4 km. | Rathna Higher Secondary School Pettavaithalai 4.4 km. | ||
Sevai Shandhi matriculation school, Pettavaithalai 5 km. Cabriyal metriculation school, palancovery 1 km. Government high school, Dhevasdhanam 3 km. | |||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
== Sports == | == Sports == | ||
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== References == | |||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Tiruchirappalli district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Tiruchirappalli district]] | ||
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Pettavaithalai
Tiruchirappalli District | |
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Panchayat town | |
  Pettavaithalai Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°54′N 78°35′E / 10.90°N 78.58°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Named for | Pettavaithalai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Panchayath |
| Population (2011)2021 | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil,English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN48 Srirangam |
Pettavaithalai is a panchayat town in Srirangam taluk Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
This village is an iconic milestone for teenagers of 1970s. Balu Mahendra shot his famous second film Aziyatha Kollangal in 27 days at Pettavaithalai, Sirugamani and Inungoor at a modest budget of Rs 8 lacs and released it in 1979. The film comprehensively captures growing up and its challenges.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Pettavaithalai is by the river Cauvery and this is the takeoff point for the Uyyakondan canal which is the major irrigation canal for the fertile lands in Trichy district.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Languages[edit | edit source]
The native language of Pettavaithalai is Tamil
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Pettavaithalai is part of Srirangam (state assembly constituency) in Tiruchirappalli District of Tamil Nadu State in India.
Transport[edit | edit source]
By Air[edit | edit source]
Trichirapalli International Airport.
Pettavaithalai's nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport situated at 30.2 km distance. Few more airports around Pettavaithalai are Tiruchirapalli International Airport 30.2 km. Thanjavur Air Force Station 72.6 km. Salem Airport 109.0 km.
By Rail[edit | edit source]
Pettavaithalai Railway station.
The nearest railway station to Pettavaithalai is Pettavaithalai which is located in and around 4.0 kilometer distance.
By Road[edit | edit source]
Pettavaithalai bus stand.
The distance from Pettavaithalai to Trichy is 24 km and Pettavaithalai to Karur is 54 km.
Education[edit | edit source]
Government higher secondary school Pettavaithalai 500 m K.r.r. Nursery & Primary School, Pettavaithalai 2.4 km Rathna Higher Secondary School Pettavaithalai 4.4 km.
Sevai Shandhi matriculation school, Pettavaithalai 5 km. Cabriyal metriculation school, palancovery 1 km. Government high school, Dhevasdhanam 3 km.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Ministry of Home Affairs. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2025.