How many Taluk are there in Sivaganga district?
Nine Taluks
Sivaganga District consists of two Revenue Divisions viz., Sivaganga and Devakottai, Nine Taluks viz., SIVAGANGAI, MANAMADURAI, ILAYANGUDI, THIRUPPUVANAM, KALAIYARKOIL, KARAIKKUDI, DEVAKOTTAI, THIRUPPATTUR and SIGAMPUNARI, comprising of 521 Revenue Villages.
Is karaikudi a district?
Karaikudi is a Greater municipality in Sivagangai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu….Karaikudi.
| Karaikudi Chettinad | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Region | Madurai |
How many Panchayat are there in Sivaganga district?
Panchayat Union / Blocks (12) : SlNo. Sivagangai Panchayat Union (43) : SlNo.
Which caste is more in Sivaganga?
Urban/Rural Population – Sivaganga Taluka
| Total | Rural | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 288,674 | 242,411 |
| Children (0 – 6 years) | 30,253 | 25,809 |
| Schedule Caste | 45,579 | 40,894 |
| Schedule Tribe | 63 | 35 |
Who ruled Sivaganga district?
Kattaya Thevar divided the kingdom into five provinces and gave two to Sasivarna, who became the first king of Sivaganga. As per legend, Sasivarna built the Teppakulam and fort around the spring “Sivaganga”, where he met his spiritual guru Sathappier.
Which caste is majority in Sivaganga district?
Sivaganga Taluka Data
| Total | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy | 79.06% | 78.11% |
| Scheduled Caste | 45,579 | 22,661 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 63 | 30 |
| Illiterate | 84,366 | 31,294 |
Who is the Collector of Sivaganga district?
Thiru. P. Madhusudhan Reddy
Thiru. P. Madhusudhan Reddy, I.A.S., Collector of Sivaganga District.
What is the Pincode of Karaikudi?
630001
630002630003630004630006
Karaikudi/Zip codes
What is special in Sivaganga?
Sivagangai Travel Guide. One of the most popular places to visit in Sivagangai happens to be the Pattamangalam Guru Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple attracts thousands of pilgrims the year-round. On the other hand, the Maddapuram Kali Temple is yet another prominent attraction in Sivagangai.
Why is it called sivaganga?
While Sasivarna Thevar was passing through the jungles of Kalayarkoi, he met a Gnani (sage) named Sattappiah, who was performing Thapas (meditation) under a jambool tree near a spring called `SIVAGANGA’ .
Which is the nearest town to Puduvayal in Tamil Nadu?
Puduvayal is a town in Karaikudi taluk, Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a town located in the Chettinad region of the Sivagangai district. On road it is 12 km away from Karaikudi and 21 km away from Aranthangi
How big is sivaganga District in Tamil Nadu?
Sivaganga district is located between 9˚.43’ and 10˚.22’ North Latitude and 77˚, 47’ and 78˚.49’ East longitudes. It covers area of 4189 sq.km.
Which is the revenue division of Sivaganga district?
Sivaganga District consists of two Revenue Divisions viz., Sivaganga and Devakottai, Nine Taluks viz., SIVAGANGAI, MANAMADURAI, ILAYANGUDI, THIRUPPUVANAM, KALAIYARKOIL, KARAIKKUDI, DEVAKOTTAI, THIRUPPATTUR and SIGAMPUNARI, comprising of 521 Revenue Villages.
How many Firkas are there in Sivaganga district?
Sivaganga District Comprises of 9 Taluks Sivagangai, Kalayarkoil, Ilayankudi, Manamadurai, Thiruppuvanam, Devakottai, Karaikudi, Thiruppathur and Singampunari. 39 Firkas and 521 Revenue Villages out of 521 villages in a taluks. 1,47,556 FMB’S have been computerized so far out of 1,53,801 records is nearing completion.