Elumalai
Elumalai is a Panchayat town in the district of Madurai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Originally named Aezhumalai (Seven Hills), the town is located near Usilampatti (18 km), Madurai (58 km), Theni (56 km), Peraiyur (24 km) and Tirumangalam (40 km) in the Western ghats.
Elumalai | |
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Panchayat town | |
  Elumalai Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9.87°N 77.7°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Madurai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.04 km2 (3.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 15,746 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code(s) | 04552 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-58 |
The city is surrounded by mountains on all four sides. The Vasimalai Kannan Temple is located on the Vasimalai Hill on the north, Sathuragiri on the south, Mavoortru Velappar Hill on the west, Vasimalai (Kudirai Giri) on the north and Didiyan Hill on the east. This is the Meenakshi farm where the Meenakshi goddess of Madurai is said to have been born. Sundaramakalingam and Santhana Mahalingam are located in Sathuragiri on the south and Mavootru Velappar (Murugan) temple is located on the west hill.
Religion
It has religious sites, including the Vasi Malayan, Dhandeeswaran temple, Sadayandi Kovil, Shri Thiruvenkatanatha Perumal Swami, Muthalamman, Pottal Kali Amman, Pettai Badrakali Amman, Santhana Mariyamman and Maathanthira Shri Subramania temples, as well as a mosque and church.
Festivals
Chithirai 01, Mavootru Velappar (Murugan) temple, Chittara Pournami Madurai Chithirai thiruvizha Kallazhagar grand entry into Vaigai River, That day Sri Subramaniyaswamy and Sri Thiruvenkatanatha Perumal Swamy wake up on the city. and, Sri Pettai Bhadrakaliamman and Sri Santhanamariamman temple festivals in Vaikasi, Audi Amavasai Sundara Mahalingam, The month of Purattasi is the auspicious month for Vasimalayan, so non-vegetarian eating is avoided during the month of Purattasi in this city. Purattasi (September) sees the celebration of the Vasimalayan festival. Also, every Saturday, free food is provided by the Vasimalayan Temple. Every Saturday people are going to vasimalayan hill temple and evening lighting festival. this vasimalayan hill(5000+ feet height) is one of the toughest and highest hills in Madurai western ghats. Sri Subramaniyaswamy Temple Festival on Thirukarthikai Thirunal. In all the temples celebrating festivals in the month of Margali, Sri Pottal Kaliamman and Sri Kachakariyamman temple festivals are also celebrated throughout the month of Panguni. The best jallikkattu competition is held on the month of Panguni.
Education
The government runs a boys and girls school. A private high school operates there. The Bharathiyar Matric Higher Secondary School, Shri vishwa vidhyalaya primary school . In addition, many primary schools serve the town and surrounding villages. Thiruvalluvar Group of Institutions are Situated near by 4km in Soolapuram/Mallapuram
Demographics
As of the 2001 India census,[1] Elumalai had a population of 14,030. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. 10% of the population are under 6 years of age. Elumalai has an average literacy rate of 56%, which is lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 67% and female literacy is 45%.
Famous personalities
Tamil film personality Kalaignanam, who is a writer, director, producer, actor and lyricist was born in 1930 In Elumalai. His father was a Panchayat Board clerk.
Geography
The town is surrounded by seven hills and is famous for Sathuragiri Hill close to Saptur. The Seven hills (EZhilmigu Elumalai) provide an abundant variety of flora. In addition, the Elumalai Vasimalayan mountain serves as a boundary between the Madurai and Theni districts.
Airports
- Madurai Airport (57.4 km)
- Tuticorin Airport (130 km)
- Cochin Intl Airport (150 km)
- Coimbatore Airport (225 km)
- Tiruchirappalli Airport (150 km)
References
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.