Periyapattinam

Periyapattinam
பெரிய‌ப‌ட்டின‌ம்
village
Periyapattinam

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 9°16′21″N 78°54′08″E / 9.272625°N 78.902328°E / 9.272625; 78.902328Coordinates: 9°16′21″N 78°54′08″E / 9.272625°N 78.902328°E / 9.272625; 78.902328
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

Marcopolo Travel

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)
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
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

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

Notable colleges

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

Social reforms

Many awareness societies are being formed for the welfare of the people of Periyapattinam

List of social forums

Features

பெரியபட்டினம் வெற்றிலை (Betel)

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

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

Bus routes

Bus No. Type Ramanathapuram to Periyapattinam Periyapattinam to Ramanathapuram Description
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.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ South India and Her Muhammadan Invaders by Krishnaswami S. Aiyangar.
  2. ↑ South India and Her Muhammadan Invaders by Krishnaswami S. Aiyangar.
  3. ↑ Science and civilisation in China, Vol. 6, Part 3. by Joseph Needham, Christian Daniels, Nicholas K. Menzies.
  4. ↑ 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
  5. ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/final_pca.aspx - Rural- Ramanathapuram District;Ramanathapuram Taluk;Periapattinam Village 2011-ம் ஆண்டிற்கான இந்திய மக்கள்தொகைக் கணக்கெடுப்பு அறிக்கை
  6. ↑ https://www.google.ae/maps/dir//periyapattinam+hospital/data=!4m5!4m4!1m0!1m2!1m1!1s0x3b019139c8a366a3:0xa9bc3345984c8b58?sa=X&ved=0CGgQ9RcwDGoVChMIgeyGnr7sxgIVpfFyCh0yrw0G
  7. ↑ http://www.allbankifsccodes.in/indian-bank/tamil-nadu/periapattinam/idib000p176/
  8. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/k.k.guys
  9. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Periyapattinam-Welfare-Association/1401753053371691
  10. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Popular-Front-Office-Periyapattinam/217188161795989
  11. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/periyapattinam.tntj
  12. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/tmmk.periyapattinam
  13. ↑ Vatlappam Recipe http://www.indianfoodrecipes.co.in/egg-coconut-pudding
  14. ↑ Fish Kulambu http://tamilnadurecipes.com/2009/02/07/fish-curry-meen-columbu/
  15. ↑ Karuvattu Aanam http://www.tastyappetite.net/2013/03/how-to-make-chettinad-karuvadu-kuzhambu.html#.UzO5pPmSwXs
  16. ↑ Thengai Paal Rasam http://www.indiantamilrecipe.com/vegetarian/rasam/coconut-milk-rasam-recipe
  17. ↑ Prawns Curry http://www.flavorsofmumbai.com/prawns-curry-south-indian-style/
  18. ↑ Crab Curry http://mysouthernflavours.com/2015/02/08/south-indian-style-crab-curry-gravy-masala/

External links

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