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Seithur | |
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| Koomatchi Malai, Seithur Koomatchi Malai, Seithur | |
  Seithur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°24′27″N 77°27′14″E / 9.40750°N 77.45389°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Virudhunagar |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,193 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 626121 |
Seithur is a small panchayat town in Rajapalayam taluk, Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the Rajapalayam to Tenkasi National Highway 744, 65 km from Courtallam, and 5km from the Sasthakovil river. There are many attractions near Seithur.
Nature
The nature around the Western Ghats is green and forested.
Demographics
As reported in the 2001 India census, Seithur had a population of 18,012.[1] The total population consisted of 49% males and 51% females. Seithur had an average literacy rate 82%, greater than the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy being 88%, and female literacy being 77%. In Seithur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. There are many nurseries, a primary school, and a government secondary school, a government hospital, two police stations: a SUB-REGISTRAR office that is the head facility for the nearest 18 villages and a Sivan temple, called Thirukkanneeswarar, located in the village. Agriculture is the main industry in the town, which produces paddy, cotton, coconut and sugarcane. During the 2014-2015 drought, the level of the underground water-table became very low. Agriculture is a source of native local pride[clarification needed]. Seithur is also known for its traditional way of life[clarification needed].
Additional important professions in the town include tailoring, and work in mills.
Srinivasaperumal, along with Sridevi, Poodevi, and Aanjanear temples are located in the outskirts of the town.[clarification needed].
The Zamindar Of Seithur - see The Aristocracy of Southern India[relevant?].
Seithur Zamin
Seithur was ruled by Seithur Sevugapandiya thevar. Seithur Zamin ruled an area of 50sq. km, with his own palace of about 50 acres. He ruled the whole Virudhunagar district, with Zamindhar donating 150 acres of land to local hospitals, schools and temples, as well as many jewels, which are still maintained by a trustee. He also donated about 8 acres to Seithur Sevugapandiya Govt secondary school for boys and girl in Rajapalayam. He was president of the South Indian Zamindhar association. He spoke 11 languages and was very passionate about art and music. He was the first Zamindhar to own a car in the area[citation needed].
References
- ↑ "According to data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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