Valathi
| Valathi Valathy | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Valathi  Valathi Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°22′54″N 79°22′49″E / 12.38167°N 79.38028°ECoordinates: 12°22′54″N 79°22′49″E / 12.38167°N 79.38028°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Villupuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 604 208 |
| Telephone code | 04145 |
| Vehicle registration | tn 32 |
| Nearest city | Gingee |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Arni |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Gingee |
Valathi, also known as Valathy, (வளத்தி) is a village in Gingee assembly constituency, Villupuram district, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Geography
Valathi is surrounded by mountains and lakes. Valathi derives is on the main road (SH4) connecting Vellore and Villupuram. It is a fairly big village which surrounded by many small villages. The majority of this population are dependent on agriculture and cattle for their income.
Population
As per latest survey the village has about 1,900 houses and a population of approximately 5,000 people, which consist of Nainar or Samanar(Tamil Jains), Christians, Scheduled Castes, Gounder, and Muslims,Naidu,naikkar.
Attractions
- Shri Adthinathar Digambar Jain Temple (also known as Nainar Temple) - Devotees, many from northern India visit this temple.
Thanakathamman temple, Kalikambal temple, Mariamman temple, Vinayagar temples (3), Murugan temple,(2), Police Station, Rigistrar Office, Muslim Mosque, Govt Hospitial, post office, Banks (2), Lakes (2), Markets, Schools (5), Village Administrative Office,
- Valathi Outreach Church Ministries is run by local a church.
It mainly focuses on public education. - Devanur Fort,
- Melmalayanur Temple is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away.
- Gingee Fort is located 21 kilometres (13 mi) from the village.
- Pallavas temple in 7 km in Siyamangalam and Thirumalpadi