Vishnampettai is a large village in Budalur block, Thiruvaiyaru taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. This village is located in the banks of Kaveri River, Kollidam River and Kudamurutti River.[1]
Demographics
The total geographical area of Vishnampettai is 607.52hectares.[2] The population of the village is 2655 in which 1314 are male and 1341 are female. The literacy rate of the village is 73.12%.[3]
One of the most notable person is V Ramanathan. He helped develop the archaeological sites and temples in his village. V Ramanathan passed away on July 10th 2007. The temple is now run on his name and yearly festivities are arranged on Vinayaka Chaturthi day.
Transportation and education
Nearest railway stations
- Budalur Railway station-9 km away
- Alakkudi Railway station-14.5 km away
- Lalgudi Railway station-14.8 km away
Nearest airports
- Thanjavur Air force station-22.7 km away
- Tiruchirappalli International Airport-28.1 km away
- Karaikal Airport-97.5 km away
Schools nearby
- Lourdu Xavier Matric Higher Secondary School-0.9 km
- Sacred Heart F.Lawrence Higher Secondary school-2.6 km
- Mettur School-9.2 km[4]