Thittakkudi

The population consists predominantly of Hindus. They belong to Vellalar, a dominant caste in Pattukkottai taluk. They are all mostly farmers. In recent years the traditional system has lost its relevance and people from different castes are seen in the same field.

Thittakkudi is the head of all the 32 Musugundan Community villages located in and around Pattukkottai. Sri Sivan Kovil temple is the most important Hindu temple in Thittakkudi and is of considerable antiquity. There is also other temples like Sri Aiyanar Kovil, Sri Vairavan Kovil in the Village. The Poovandi pond on the Pattukkottai - Kumbakonam highway is one of few famous ponds in this area.

Musugundhan is name of a community in India, located in Tamil Nadu State, Thanjavur District, that comprises 32 villages. The community is named after a king who ruled a part of South India. Community in this place in the modern era is classified as Velallar, a dominant caste of Tamil Nadu state of India and particularly in Pattukkottai taluk.

The population of Thittakkudi was roughly 1000 as per 2001 census of India which increased to 1500 in 2011 census of India.

There is one small primary school in Thittakkudi started in 1990. There are around 50 students enrolled in this school. According to the Indian School Report Card, this school is under developed. The biggest challenge for the villagers is to make this school a better place for students.

There is also a library near the school which contains hundreds of books of different kinds. There are only few people regularly using this facility. We need to improve this facility and encourage more people to read books.

It is located on the Pattukkottai - Kumbakonam highway near Sri Sivan Kovil temple.

Volleyball and kabaddi are the primary games for the village youngsters. Cricket, football and other sports are also of some importance. Often Thittakkudi is one of the top teams and winners in the community tournament. Every year on Pongal sports events will be conducted for kids & youngsters.

The panchayat had installed a number of bore wells in recent years to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to the villagers. During weddings and other ceremonies, 24 hours water facilities are arranged. Drinking water taps are available within reach for all. The panchayat also planning to make every household has a proper sanitation and drainage system, which is completely underground. Roads have been built on every possible places with street lights and lamps.

The main occupation in this area is agriculture. Coconuts and rice are the main crops. Peanuts, bananas, corn, and sugarcane are also grown.

Most of the crop cultivating grounds are modified to Coconut farms due to lack of manpower, water and electricity shortage.

There is no industry in this village. There used to be a small factory to process coconut seeds but it was closed down a few years ago. Historically young men go to abroad to earn money for the families. Often they go to places such as Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East, Canada, USA, Ireland - Dublin and United Kingdom - London.

The Thittakkudi panchayat was bifurcated from Sendangadu panchayat in the 1970s. Since then a number of facilities have been built by the panchayat.

Currently Mr. A. Rengasamy M.Sc., M.Phil., is the President of the Thittakkudi panchayat since 2011. The following is the list of people who headed the panchayat in the past.

1. Mr. A. Chinnappan (2006–2011)
2. Mrs. Punitha Kennady (2001–2006)
3. Mrs. Samarasam Govindarajan (1996–2001)
4. Mr. A. Chinnappan (1991–1996)
5. Mr A. Pethachi B.A., B.L., (1970s & 1980s)

Traditionally Thittakkudi village is used to govern & supported by Nattamais which is also called Gram Panchayats. This is a group of 12 prominent people comprised from different families in the village. This is one of the powerful body to address any issues raised by people. The Nattamai is the foundation of the Panchayat System.

There are number of places of interest in this area.

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