Periyapattinam
Periyapattinam பெரியபட்டினம் | |
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village | |
Periyapattinam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
Coordinates: 9°16′21″N 78°54′08″E / 9.272625°N 78.902328°ECoordinates: 9°16′21″N 78°54′08″E / 9.272625°N 78.902328°E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Ramanathapuram |
Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 9,478 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 623 523 |
Telephone code | 91 4567 |
Vehicle registration | TN 65 |
Distance from Chennai | 560 kilometres (350 mi) S |
Distance from Madurai | 135 kilometres (84 mi) E |
Distance from Ramanathapuram | 20 kilometres (12 mi) S |
Climate | BSh (Köppen) |
Precipitation | 909 millimetres (35.8 in) |
Avg. summer temperature | 30 °C (86 °F) |
Avg. winter temperature | 25 °C (77 °F) |
Periyapattinam (Tamil: பெரியபட்டினம்) is a large village located in the eastern part (Gulf of Mannar) of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The inhabitants of this village are primarily Tamil Muslims
History
This place is one of the historic ports of Eastern (Gulf of Mannar) from 21 km distance of Ramanathapuram where Ibn Battuta, Marcopolo and other famous travellers visited. ibn Battuta mentioned this place as fattan at his book Rihla.The port was called Parakirama Pattinam in the 10th century.[1] [2] In the 12th century, it was called Pavitra Manicka Pattinam. It was also called Ta Pa Tan by the famous Chinese traveller Wang Ta-Yuan in the 14th century.[3] Now, it is called Periyapattinam, where thousands of Muslims live. Most Muslims consider themselves to be settler descendants of maritime traders who had business linking the Persian Gulf to the south Indian coast and Southeast Asia.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[4] [5]
State Name | TAMIL NADU (33) |
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District Name | Ramanathapuram (626) |
Sub-District Name | Ramanathapuram (05860) |
Town Name | Periyapattinam (CT) (642165) |
Ward Name | Periyapattinam (CT) WARD NO.-0001 (0001) |
Number of Households: 1777
Population | Person | Male | Female |
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Total | 9730 | 5099 | 4631 |
In the age group 0–6 years | 1100 | 520 | 580 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 338 | 195 | 143 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literates | 7344 | 4098 | 3246 |
Illiterate | 2386 | 1001 | 1385 |
Total Worker | 2313 | 2176 | 137 |
Main Worker | 1950 | 1871 | 79 |
Main Worker - Cultivator | 16 | 15 | 1 |
Main Worker - Agricultural Labourers | 296 | 287 | 9 |
Main Worker - Household Industries | 20 | 11 | 9 |
Main Worker - Other | 1618 | 1558 | 60 |
Marginal Worker | 363 | 305 | 58 |
Marginal Worker - Cultivator | 15 | 7 | 8 |
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Marginal Worker - Household Industries | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Marginal Workers - Other | 340 | 294 | 46 |
Marginal Worker (3-6 Months) | 346 | 295 | 51 |
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months) | 15 | 7 | 8 |
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months) | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (3-6 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marginal Worker - Household Industries (3-6 Months) | 327 | 284 | 43 |
Marginal Worker - Other (3-6 Months) | 17 | 10 | 7 |
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (0-3 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (0-3 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marginal Worker - Household Industries (0-3 Months) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Marginal Worker - Other Workers (0-3 Months) | 13 | 10 | 3 |
Non Worker | 7417 | 2923 | 4494 |
Hospitals
List of Hospitals
- Government Hospital - Ramanathapuram
- Government Hospital -Periyapattinam[6]
- Syed Ammal Trust Hospital - Ramanathapuram
- Pioneer Hospitals (P) Ltd - Ramanathapuram
- A.R.Hospital - Ramanathapuram
- M.G Hospital - Ramanathapuram
- Sathya Hospital- Ramanathapuram
Education
Periyapattinam Higher Secondary School is one of the better secondary schools in the area and offers a basic education. Nowadays, the young ones from here are very much interested in acquiring higher education by moving to places like Ramanathapuram, Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, etc.
Notable schools
- National Academy Matriculation School - Ramanathapuram
- MG Public Matriculation School - Ramanathapuram
- Syed Ammal Matriculation School - Ramanathapuram
- Nabeesa Ammal Matric Higher Secondary School - Ramanathapuram
- Allwin Matric School - Ramanathapuram
- Velumanickam Matriculation school - Vani-Ramanathapuram
- Government higher secondary school periyapattinam
Notable colleges
- College here Thasim Beevi Abdul Kadher College for Women Kilakarai
- Mohamed Sathak Engineering College - Kilakarai
- Mohamed Sathak Polytechnic College - Kilakarai
- Syed Ammal Arts and Science college - Ramanathapuram
- Syed Hameedha Arts and Science College - Ramanathapuram
- Syed Ammal Engineering College - Ramanathapuram
- Caussanel College Of Arts & Science - Muthupettai
- Rashidiya Women Islamic College for Women - Periyapattinam
Sports
The most popular sports in Periyapattinam are football, cricket, volleyball and Kabaaddi. Silambattam Periyapattinam had one of the biggest cricket grounds in Ramanathapuram District. It hosted many district cricket leagues and football tournaments. The youths in this village have represented Ramanathapuram District Cricket team. Talented youths represent their college football team in various colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Banks
- Indian Bank.[7]
- Ramanathapuram Cooperative Bank.
Social reforms
Many awareness societies are being formed for the welfare of the people of Periyapattinam
List of social forums
- KP Guys(King Of Periyapattinam)
- KKguys Socialactivity[8]
- Emirates Periyapattinam Welfare Association(EPWA)[9]
- Islamic Friends Committee (IFC)
- Dubai Islamic Friends Committee
- Valuku Thatu Sports Club
- Popular Front Office Periyapattinam[10]
- TNTJ Periyapattinam[11]
- TMMK Periyapattinam[12]
- Al Hijra Sports Club
- MC Guys
- Winner Group
- SPSC (Samathana Paravaihal Sports Club)
- Hasanadul Zariyath Friends
Features
Periyapattinam pan (Betel) exports to neighboring districts and states. Periyapattinam many areas still In "Betel Kodikka"(வெற்றிலை கொடிக்கால்) to be seen. There is low rainfall in Ramanathapuram district which is one of the best coconut-producing areas. The village is famous for the groundwater and the water is largely supplied to several villages nearby.
Famous Ponds/Pools
- Thennangundu
- Elumicchampalli
- Kotta kulam
- Syed aliappa kulam
- Kaaran Tharavai
Now these ponds are being polluted due to lack of governance & poor maintenance.
Cuisine
The food habits practised by the Periyapattinam people have similarities with Sri Lankan Tamil Muslim cuisine and Malay cuisine. For example, foods like vatlappam,[13] Idiyappam are probably from Sri Lanka. Most of the dietary practices of people of Periyapattinam follow thatd of coastal dwellers i.e. seafood dependence.
Other foods
- Fish Kulambu (Fish Curry)[14]
- Karuvattu Aanam( Dryfish curry)[15]
- Thengai Paal Rasam & Paal Puliyaanam (Coconut Milk Rasam)[16]
- Prawns[17]
- Crab[18]
- Vattalappam is a famous dish during Eid and some special occasions
- Suttuppenanchaanam is also a traditional famous dish in this village.
Bus routes
Bus No. | Type | Ramanathapuram to Periyapattinam | Periyapattinam to Ramanathapuram | Description |
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4 | Government Bus TNSTC | 04:15 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | 04:45 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | Muthupattai, Regunathapuram, vaaValathur, Valantharavai, Vani, Bharathi Nagar, Ramanathapuram. |
4A | Government Bus TNSTC | 04:25 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | 05:00 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | Muthupattai, Regunathapuram, vaaValathur, Valantharavai, Vani, Bharathi Nagar, Ramanathapuram. |
4B | Government Bus TNSTC | 04:35 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | 05:15 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | Muthupattai, Regunathapuram, vaaValathur, Valantharavai, Vani, Bharathi Nagar, Ramanathapuram. |
4C | Government Bus TNSTC | 04:45 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | 05:30 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | Muthupattai, Regunathapuram, vaaValathur, Valantharavai, Vani, Bharathi Nagar, Ramanathapuram. |
4D | Government Bus TNSTC | 05:00 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | 05:45 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | Muthupattai, Regunathapuram, vaaValathur, Valantharavai, Vani, Bharathi Nagar, Ramanathapuram. |
4E | Government Bus TNSTC | 05:15 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | 06:00 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | Muthupattai, Regunathapuram, vaaValathur, Valantharavai, Vani, Bharathi Nagar, Ramanathapuram. |
4F | Government Bus TNSTC | 05:25 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | 06:15 AM (VIA: Regunathapuram) | Muthupattai, Regunathapuram, vaaValathur, Valantharavai, Vani, Bharathi Nagar, Ramanathapuram. |
- Every 15 minutes Morning 04:15AM to Night 9:45 PM.
- In addition, Government Bus (SETC) journeys to Chennai from Ramanathapuram, visiting Periyapattinam from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Gallery
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Aerial view Periyapattinam Village
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Aerial view Periyapattinam Village
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Aerial view Playground
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Mosque - Masjid Al Falah
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Old Mosque - Jalal Jamal Jummah Palli
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Govt. Higher Secondary School
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Syed Ali Waliullah Dargah
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Syed Ali Waliullah Dargah
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Syed Ali Waliullah Dargah
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பெரியபட்டினம் வெற்றிலை (Betel)
References
- ↑ South India and Her Muhammadan Invaders by Krishnaswami S. Aiyangar.
- ↑ South India and Her Muhammadan Invaders by Krishnaswami S. Aiyangar.
- ↑ Science and civilisation in China, Vol. 6, Part 3. by Joseph Needham, Christian Daniels, Nicholas K. Menzies.
- ↑ http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=33&district_code=27 - Rural- Ramanathapuram District;Ramanathapuram Taluk;Periapattinam Village 2011-ம் ஆண்டிற்கான இந்திய மக்கள்தொகைக் கணக்கெடுப்பு அறிக்கை
- ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/final_pca.aspx - Rural- Ramanathapuram District;Ramanathapuram Taluk;Periapattinam Village 2011-ம் ஆண்டிற்கான இந்திய மக்கள்தொகைக் கணக்கெடுப்பு அறிக்கை
- ↑ https://www.google.ae/maps/dir//periyapattinam+hospital/data=!4m5!4m4!1m0!1m2!1m1!1s0x3b019139c8a366a3:0xa9bc3345984c8b58?sa=X&ved=0CGgQ9RcwDGoVChMIgeyGnr7sxgIVpfFyCh0yrw0G
- ↑ http://www.allbankifsccodes.in/indian-bank/tamil-nadu/periapattinam/idib000p176/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/k.k.guys
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Periyapattinam-Welfare-Association/1401753053371691
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Popular-Front-Office-Periyapattinam/217188161795989
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/periyapattinam.tntj
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/tmmk.periyapattinam
- ↑ Vatlappam Recipe http://www.indianfoodrecipes.co.in/egg-coconut-pudding
- ↑ Fish Kulambu http://tamilnadurecipes.com/2009/02/07/fish-curry-meen-columbu/
- ↑ Karuvattu Aanam http://www.tastyappetite.net/2013/03/how-to-make-chettinad-karuvadu-kuzhambu.html#.UzO5pPmSwXs
- ↑ Thengai Paal Rasam http://www.indiantamilrecipe.com/vegetarian/rasam/coconut-milk-rasam-recipe
- ↑ Prawns Curry http://www.flavorsofmumbai.com/prawns-curry-south-indian-style/
- ↑ Crab Curry http://mysouthernflavours.com/2015/02/08/south-indian-style-crab-curry-gravy-masala/
External links
- ta:பெரியபட்டினம்
- http://periyapattinam-online.blogspot.com/
- http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=7d1230069c4cada13f113af0344b77e1&prevstart=0
- http://jahubar.blogspot.com/
- http://www.periyapattinam.blogspot.com/
- http://wikimapia.org/#lat=9.2674583&lon=78.9052784&z=17&l=0&m=s&v=9
- http://www.tmpolitics.net/ppm/index.htm
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