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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Sankarankovil | ||
| other_name | | other_name = Punnai Vanam, Sankarankoil | ||
| nickname | | nickname = Sangai | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Tenkasi district]],Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|9.16|77.55|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = State | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = District | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Tenkasi]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 | | subdivision_type3 = [[Taluk]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 | | subdivision_name3 = Sankarankovil | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = Municipality | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = | ||
| leader_title1 | | leader_title1 = Municipality chairman | ||
| leader_name1 | | leader_name1 = | ||
| leader_title2 | | leader_title2 = Member of Legislative Assembly | ||
| leader_name2 | | leader_name2 = E. Raja | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 143 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 70,574 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=699471 |title=Census of India: Search Details |access-date=11 May 2015 |archive-date=18 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518133451/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=699471 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = +91 – 4636 | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 627756 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = TN-79 (Sankarankovil [[Regional Transport Office|RTO]]) | ||
| website | | website = | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = First Grade Municipality | ||
| official_name | | official_name = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sankarankovil''' is a town in the [[Tenkasi district]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is located on the eastern slopes of [[Western Ghats]]. The town houses the [[Sankara Narayanasamy Temple]]. Sankarankovil is also largest town in Tenkasi district. | |||
'''Sankarankovil''' is | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Sankarankovil | Sankarankovil is home to the Sankara Narayanar Temple, which was built by Ugra Pandiyan in 900 BC. Houses the deity by the name Sankara Narayanan, which is half Shiva and the other half Vishnu. According to folklore, the devotees of [[Hari]] ([[Vishnu]]) and [[Shiva]] once quarreled with each other to determine which god was more powerful, until Shiva appeared as Sankaranarayanar to show his devotees that Hari and Shiva were one and the same. Thus, it is held sacred by [[Saivites]] and those Hindus who believe that Shiva and Vishnu are a single deity. Srivaishnavites of Tamil Nadu who worship Vishnu only do not accept this and hence reject the temple. The deities of the temple are Sankareswarar, [[Gomathi Amman]] and Sankaranarayanar. Sankarankovil is also said to be home to the deity named Avudai Ambal. | ||
In older times, the city was called as [[Sankaranayinarkoil]]. It is also noted for the "Adi Thabasu" festival. | In older times, the city was called as [[Sankaranayinarkoil]]. It is also noted for the "Adi Thabasu" festival. | ||
There is a belief that the sand from the temple, known as ''puttrumann'' (''puttru'' meaning ant hill, ''mann'' meaning sand) is capable of curing all diseases. Devotees believe that Sankarankovil's ''Nagachunai'' (sacred tank) was dug by serpent kings named Paduman and Sangam, and has a miraculous power to heal those who bath there. Once, a [[Deva (Hinduism)|deva]] called Manikkeerivan was cursed by the goddess [[Parvathi]] and, as a result, had to come to earth and work as a gardener in a beautiful garden. One day while he was clearing a snake pit, the snake's tail was also cut. He found a [[lingam]] next to the snake. He went and informed his king, Ugra Pandiyan. The king considered it to be the god's wish to stay there and constructed the temple and a city around it. | |||
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The snake pit (Ant Hill) is called "Vanmeekam" ( | |||
[[File:skoil1.jpg|thumb|right|Sankaranarayanar koil, Sankarankoil, Tenkasi district]] | [[File:skoil1.jpg|thumb|right|Sankaranarayanar koil, Sankarankoil, Tenkasi district]] | ||
== | == Demographics == | ||
According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Sankarankoil had a population of 70, 574 with a sex-ratio of 1,012 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 5,660 were under the age of six, constituting 2,867 males and 2,793 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 22.47% and .3% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 74.9%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 14536 households. There were a total of 24,064 workers, comprising 493 cultivators, 2,003 main agricultural labourers, 2,245 in house hold industries, 17,190 other workers, 2,133 marginal workers, 34 marginal cultivators, 247 marginal agricultural labourers, 413 marginal workers in household industries and 1,439 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals – Sankarankoil|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=699303|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> Hindus are the majority in the town with 90% of the population, followed by Islam (5%), and Christianity (5%). | |||
== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
[[Sankarankovil | [[Sankarankoil Assembly constituency|Sankarankovil Assembly constituency]] is part of [[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf| title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies| access-date = 13 October 2008| work = Tamil Nadu| publisher = Election Commission of India| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf| archive-date = 4 May 2006}}</ref> E. Raja from DMK is the MLA. | ||
== Economy == | |||
Apart from [[agribusiness]], the town is known for its textiles. Nearly 4000 powerlooms are directly involved in producing various kinds of textile products such as terry towels, cotton saris, [[lungi]]s, handkerchiefs, etc. The produced products are marketed all over India directly. | |||
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== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
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|+'''Neighbouring | |+'''Neighbouring cities & towns''' | ||
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{{Geographic Location | {{Geographic Location | ||
|title = Places near Sankarankovil | |title = Places near Sankarankovil | ||
|Northwest = [[Sivagiri, Tirunelveli|Sivagiri]] | |Northwest = [[Sivagiri, Tirunelveli|Sivagiri]] | ||
|North = [[Rajapalayam]] | |North = [[Rajapalayam]] | ||
| Line 154: | Line 97: | ||
===Air=== | ===Air=== | ||
[[Tuticorin Airport]] is the nearest airport located 95.4 km (59.3 mi) from Sankarankovil. [[SpiceJet]] serves Tuticorin with two flights from [[Chennai]]. | |||
The nearest international airports are [[Madurai]] (120km) and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (148 kms.) away from Sankarankovil. These airports connect with Chennai, Sri Lanka, Singapore and other major cities of India. | |||
===Road=== | ===Road=== | ||
Sankarankovil has two bus stands. The main bus stand is near the Sankarankovil Municipality office, and is also called the Anna Bus Stand. The new bus stand is nearby to the Sankarankovil Taluk office, and is also called the Thanthai Periyar New Bus Stand. | |||
Sankarankovil | Sankarankovil is situated at the intersection of State Highways 41 and 76. | ||
The main bus routes are to cities / towns like [[Tirunelveli]],[[Virudhunagar]], [[Madurai]], [[Tuticorin]], [[Nagercoil]], [[Tenkasi]], [[Rajapalayam]],[[Aryankavu]] [[Srivilliputhur]], [[Sivakasi]], [[Surandai]], [[Kalugumalai]], [[Thiruvenkatam]], [[Valliyur]], [[Courtallam]], [[Shencottah]], [[Theni]],[[Kumili]],[[Papanasam, Tirunelveli]], [[Ambasamudram]], [[Kanyakumari]], [[Tiruchendur]], [[Rameshwaram]], [[Tirumangalam, Madurai|Tirumangalam]], [[Aruppukottai]], [[Kovilpatti]], [[Sivagiri, Tirunelveli|Sivagiri]], [[Kayathar]], [[Sattur]], [[Nanguneri]], [[Ettaiyapuram]], Karivalamvandha Nallur and so on. Sankarankovil has state transport (SETC) bus routes to [[Kodaikanal|Ooty]], [[Munnar]], [[Madurai]], [[Chennai]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Trichy]], [[Palakkad]], [[Calicut]], [[Dindigul]], [[Hosur]] and so on. | |||
Sankarankovil is | ===Rail=== | ||
The Sankarankovil Railway Station (Code: SNKL) is a major railhead in Tenkasi district. All the trains running in Virudhunagar - Sengottai line makes a halt at this station. | |||
A Daily Thrice Passenger train that runs between [[Madurai]] and [[Sengottai]] on both directions makes a technical halt at Sankarankovil. | |||
Expresses and superfast expresses including [[Pothigai Express|Pothigai Super fast express]], [[Kollam]] Express Connects Sankarankovil to [[Chennai Egmore railway station|Chennai Egmore]] via [[Virudhunagar Junction railway station|Virudhunagar]], [[Madurai Junction railway station|Madurai]], [[Dindigul Junction railway station|Dindigul]], [[Tiruchchirappalli Junction railway station|Tiruchirapalli]], [[Villupuram Junction railway station|Villupuram]]. | |||
[[Silambu Express|Silambu Super fast Express]] from [[Sengottai railway station|Sengottai]] also connects [[Chennai Egmore railway station|Chennai Egmore]] but via different route. Via [[Virudhunagar Junction railway station|Virudhunagar]], [[Manamadurai Junction railway station|Manamadurai]], [[Karaikkudi Junction railway station|Karaikudi]], [[Tiruchchirappalli Junction railway station|Tiruchirapalli]]. | |||
== Municipality == | == Municipality == | ||
Sankarankovil includes many localities, including Karivalamvandha Nallur, Gomathi Nagar, Gomathiyapuram Nagar, Ramasamiapuram, Sangupuram Nagar, Lakshmiyapuram Nagar, Vadukkupudhur, Therkku Sankarankovil, NGO Colony, Ezhil Nagar, and Mullai Nagar. | Sankarankovil includes many localities, including Karivalamvandha Nallur, Gomathi Nagar, Gomathiyapuram Nagar, Ramasamiapuram, Sangupuram Nagar, Lakshmiyapuram Nagar, Vadukkupudhur, Therkku Sankarankovil, NGO Colony, Avrmv Colony, Agasthiyar Nagar, Ezhil Nagar, and Mullai Nagar. | ||
== Sankarankovil RTO == | == Sankarankovil RTO == | ||
Sankarankovil RTO was opened by chief minister Ms. J. | Sankarankovil RTO was opened by chief minister Ms. [[J. Jayalalithaa]] via video conference. | ||
==Notable people from Sankarankovil== | ==Notable people from Sankarankovil== | ||
* [[Devaneya Pavanar]] (Tamil writer) | |||
* [[Vaiko]] (founder of [[MDMK]]) | * [[Vaiko]] (founder of [[Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|MDMK]]) | ||
* [[Karuppasamy]] (minister in [[ADMK]] government, up to 22 October 2011) | * [[Karuppasamy]] (minister in [[ADMK]] government, up to 22 October 2011) | ||
* [[S. Thangavelu]] (ex state minister, member of parliament (R.S.) [D.M.K] | * [[S. Thangavelu]] (ex state minister, member of parliament (R.S.) [D.M.K] | ||
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] (Actor) | |||
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] ( | * [[S. J. Suryah|S. J. Surya]] (Actor) | ||
* [[S. J. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Tenkasi district}} | |||
{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}} | {{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in | [[Category:Cities and towns in Tenkasi district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:20, 10 February 2026
Sankarankovil
Punnai Vanam, Sankarankoil | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Sangai | |
  Sankarankovil Location in Tenkasi district,Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°10′N 77°33′E / 9.16°N 77.55°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tenkasi |
| Taluk | Sankarankovil |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | E. Raja |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 70,574 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 627756 |
| Telephone code | +91 – 4636 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-79 (Sankarankovil RTO) |
| First Grade Municipality | |
Sankarankovil is a town in the Tenkasi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the eastern slopes of Western Ghats. The town houses the Sankara Narayanasamy Temple. Sankarankovil is also largest town in Tenkasi district.
History[edit | edit source]
Sankarankovil is home to the Sankara Narayanar Temple, which was built by Ugra Pandiyan in 900 BC. Houses the deity by the name Sankara Narayanan, which is half Shiva and the other half Vishnu. According to folklore, the devotees of Hari (Vishnu) and Shiva once quarreled with each other to determine which god was more powerful, until Shiva appeared as Sankaranarayanar to show his devotees that Hari and Shiva were one and the same. Thus, it is held sacred by Saivites and those Hindus who believe that Shiva and Vishnu are a single deity. Srivaishnavites of Tamil Nadu who worship Vishnu only do not accept this and hence reject the temple. The deities of the temple are Sankareswarar, Gomathi Amman and Sankaranarayanar. Sankarankovil is also said to be home to the deity named Avudai Ambal.
In older times, the city was called as Sankaranayinarkoil. It is also noted for the "Adi Thabasu" festival.
There is a belief that the sand from the temple, known as puttrumann (puttru meaning ant hill, mann meaning sand) is capable of curing all diseases. Devotees believe that Sankarankovil's Nagachunai (sacred tank) was dug by serpent kings named Paduman and Sangam, and has a miraculous power to heal those who bath there. Once, a deva called Manikkeerivan was cursed by the goddess Parvathi and, as a result, had to come to earth and work as a gardener in a beautiful garden. One day while he was clearing a snake pit, the snake's tail was also cut. He found a lingam next to the snake. He went and informed his king, Ugra Pandiyan. The king considered it to be the god's wish to stay there and constructed the temple and a city around it.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to 2011 census, Sankarankoil had a population of 70, 574 with a sex-ratio of 1,012 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[2] A total of 5,660 were under the age of six, constituting 2,867 males and 2,793 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 22.47% and .3% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 74.9%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[2] The town had a total of 14536 households. There were a total of 24,064 workers, comprising 493 cultivators, 2,003 main agricultural labourers, 2,245 in house hold industries, 17,190 other workers, 2,133 marginal workers, 34 marginal cultivators, 247 marginal agricultural labourers, 413 marginal workers in household industries and 1,439 other marginal workers.[3] Hindus are the majority in the town with 90% of the population, followed by Islam (5%), and Christianity (5%).
Politics[edit | edit source]
Sankarankovil Assembly constituency is part of Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency.[4] E. Raja from DMK is the MLA.
Economy[edit | edit source]
Apart from agribusiness, the town is known for its textiles. Nearly 4000 powerlooms are directly involved in producing various kinds of textile products such as terry towels, cotton saris, lungis, handkerchiefs, etc. The produced products are marketed all over India directly.
Transport[edit | edit source]
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Air[edit | edit source]
Tuticorin Airport is the nearest airport located 95.4 km (59.3 mi) from Sankarankovil. SpiceJet serves Tuticorin with two flights from Chennai.
The nearest international airports are Madurai (120km) and Thiruvananthapuram (148 kms.) away from Sankarankovil. These airports connect with Chennai, Sri Lanka, Singapore and other major cities of India.
Road[edit | edit source]
Sankarankovil has two bus stands. The main bus stand is near the Sankarankovil Municipality office, and is also called the Anna Bus Stand. The new bus stand is nearby to the Sankarankovil Taluk office, and is also called the Thanthai Periyar New Bus Stand.
Sankarankovil is situated at the intersection of State Highways 41 and 76.
The main bus routes are to cities / towns like Tirunelveli,Virudhunagar, Madurai, Tuticorin, Nagercoil, Tenkasi, Rajapalayam,Aryankavu Srivilliputhur, Sivakasi, Surandai, Kalugumalai, Thiruvenkatam, Valliyur, Courtallam, Shencottah, Theni,Kumili,Papanasam, Tirunelveli, Ambasamudram, Kanyakumari, Tiruchendur, Rameshwaram, Tirumangalam, Aruppukottai, Kovilpatti, Sivagiri, Kayathar, Sattur, Nanguneri, Ettaiyapuram, Karivalamvandha Nallur and so on. Sankarankovil has state transport (SETC) bus routes to Ooty, Munnar, Madurai, Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Palakkad, Calicut, Dindigul, Hosur and so on.
Rail[edit | edit source]
The Sankarankovil Railway Station (Code: SNKL) is a major railhead in Tenkasi district. All the trains running in Virudhunagar - Sengottai line makes a halt at this station.
A Daily Thrice Passenger train that runs between Madurai and Sengottai on both directions makes a technical halt at Sankarankovil.
Expresses and superfast expresses including Pothigai Super fast express, Kollam Express Connects Sankarankovil to Chennai Egmore via Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Villupuram.
Silambu Super fast Express from Sengottai also connects Chennai Egmore but via different route. Via Virudhunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikudi, Tiruchirapalli.
Municipality[edit | edit source]
Sankarankovil includes many localities, including Karivalamvandha Nallur, Gomathi Nagar, Gomathiyapuram Nagar, Ramasamiapuram, Sangupuram Nagar, Lakshmiyapuram Nagar, Vadukkupudhur, Therkku Sankarankovil, NGO Colony, Avrmv Colony, Agasthiyar Nagar, Ezhil Nagar, and Mullai Nagar.
Sankarankovil RTO[edit | edit source]
Sankarankovil RTO was opened by chief minister Ms. J. Jayalalithaa via video conference.
Notable people from Sankarankovil[edit | edit source]
- Devaneya Pavanar (Tamil writer)
- Vaiko (founder of MDMK)
- Karuppasamy (minister in ADMK government, up to 22 October 2011)
- S. Thangavelu (ex state minister, member of parliament (R.S.) [D.M.K]
- Vivek (Actor)
- S. J. Surya (Actor)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India: Search Details". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals – Sankarankoil". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 13 October 2008.