Virudhunagar District

This town was originally called Virudhupatti. The "Nagar" suffix is of modern origin. There's a secret behind it. Three hundred and sixty years before, as the legend goes, a warrior had challenged the village's inhabitants to a duel. They welcomed the offer. The opponent has lost not only the fight but his own titles as well. The village has come to be known as 'Virudhukal Vetri' (success) after this unforgettable event. But colloquial parlance changed the name to Virudhupatti, meaning the noble hamlet or hamlet with noble titlesVirudhunagar District was formerly named Karmaveerar  Kamarajar District .

The district falls in the southern part of the state of Tamil Nadu. The district of Virudhunagar is bounded on the north by the district of Madurai and Sivagangai, on the south by the districts of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, on the east by Ramanathapuram, on the west by the state of Kerala and on the northwest by the district of Theni. The Virudhunagar district administrative headquarters is situated in the town of Virudhunagar. Virudhunagar district consists of 3 Divisions of Revenue, 9 Taluks, 39 Firkas, and 600 Villages of Revenue. Before 1910, Virudhunagar became part of Tirunelveli dct, after which it became part of Ramanathapuram district. Today it has eight taluks under its wings, namely Aruppukkottai, Kariapatti, Rajapalayam, Sattur, Sivakasi, Srivilliputhur, Tiruchuli, and Virudhunagar, after being grafted out as a separate dct during 1985Pandyas were the early rulers of the former district of Ramanathapuram, comprising Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Tirunelveli districts today.

His past in the Pandyan Kingdom till the end of the 15th century is closely related. This region was controlled for a brief time by the Pallavas followed by the Cholas. Among the rulers of Chola, there may be a mention of Rajendra Chola who took the whole area under his control. The area of Ramanathapuram was also a part of the Muslim kingdom under Muslim rulers until 1365 A.D. This region was put again under the control of the Pandyas by Parakrama Pandyadiva around 1520 A.D. with the aid of Vijayanagar Ruler. The Vijayanagar Nayaks took over this region from the Pandya Dynasty, under their influence. The Nayak Kings ruled the area of Ramanathapuram from Madurai for around two centuries.3 During the rule of the Nayaks, the Marava Chieftains Sethupathis who were Lords under the Pandyan Kings reigned over this region having their principal seat in Ramanathapuram. From the early 18th century (1710 A.D.)The family disagreement over the successor problem resulted in Ramanathapuram being split up. Tamil is the principal language spoken in this region. In Virudhunagar district, the majority of residents are Hindus.

The second biggest group of sects are Muslims followed by Christians and other faiths. The main group in Virudhunagar is Nadars. Other groups include Thevars, Vellalars, Reddiars, Chettiars, Naidus, Nayakkars, Pallars, Paraiyars, Muslims, Christians. With few exceptions, both groups exist in harmony.1 The following segments detail the educational history of Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu over the centuries. To understand a system, it is important that we get to know its historical origins-only then can we understand the political, cultural, and social forces that have contributed to the present structure. Sangam-age school, Tamizhaham early education system, Gurukulas system, Madrassas, and other educational forms in Tamil Nadu's ancient and medieval times are studied herein. The educational institutions of the colonial period were also touched upon. It is important that we investigate at all levels how these diverse institutions served to shape and improve the new education system in the study area

Irrigation Field

The irrigation facilities are insufficient to grow crops during the year, as there are no large rivers that provide sufficient water for cultivation. This primary source of irrigation in the district is rain-fed tanks and wells. During the South-West monsoon, the rain-fed isn't much. The rain forms a monsoon in the North-East. It is a huge one but through a vast number of tanks and wells in the area, rainfall is used to the best benefit. The Pilavakkal dam acted as an important irrigation source. The dam has two pieces of it. The Periyar dam with a capacity of 192 million cubic feet and the Kovilar dam with a capacity of 133 million cubic feet make up 650 million cubic feet of combined annual storage of the dam.

The dam's two annual capacity sets at 650 million cubic meters. The two reservoirs Periyar and Kovilar benefit from feeding around 40 tanks to about 7500 acres. There are a variety of irrigation schemes in different construction phases, such as Annaikuttam, Kullar Santhai, Vembakkottai, and Golwarpettai. Cotton is the principal agricultural crop grown in an area of 0.49 lakh hectares. Cotton is the staple crop of Sattur, Srivilliputtur, and Aruppukkottai taluks fit for black cotton soil. Apart from Coimbatore and Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar district is one of the chief cotton forecasting areas in the state.

Industrialization is the most significant factor affecting a region's growth in urbanization and general economic progress. Industrialization leads to simultaneous development in the economy's other non-agricultural markets, provides and improves job opportunities, and enhances the population of the centers and regions where factories expand. The matching business is the district's main sector.

Sivakasi and Sattur are important matchmaking centers. In the district manufacturing matches, more than 100 units provide jobs for about 24 thousand residents. A thriving industry in the district is the crackers and fireworks industry. The supply of cheap labor, the surplus of salt peters, and ready-made state demand stimulated the development of these district industries. This sector was developed in and around Sivakasi. Around 15,940 people are working. Any of the factories also produce blasting explosives. Enormous quantities of crackers produced here are also shipped to other countries. Sivakasi and Sattur are well known for their match industry and this area has the largest number of match factories in the world as a whole.

Virudhunagar is a world pioneer in match manufacturing, Fireworks, and Printing, focused mainly in and around Sivakasi. Virudhunagar is the leading crude, chicory, coffee crop, dry chilies, and pulses market. In the District, there are two commercial centers (Godowns) one in Virudhunagar and the other one in Rajapalayam.In the district at Rajapalayam, the second major weaving town in the state after Coimbatore, ginning factories, spinning mills, power loom, and handloom industries are also present. One of Madras Cements Ltd cement plants is situated in RR Nagar, near Virudhunagar, another at Sivakasi Taluk's Alangulam.

Virudhunagar consists of three Revenue Divisions viz., Aruppukottai, Sivakasi and Sattur, Ten Taluks viz., Rajapalayam, Srivilliputtur, Sattur, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar, Aruppukottai, Tiruchuli, Kariapatti, Vembakottai and Watrap (Vembakottai Taluk is formed as per G.O. Rajapalayam(32 Villages), Srivilliputtur(26 V),Sattur(53 V), Sivakasi(36 V), Virudhunagar(53 V),Aruppukottai(83 V), Tiruchuli(150 V), Kariapatti(107 V),Vembakottai(37 V), Watrap(23 V).

Education

In the Virudhunagar district, the Primary Schools, the Upper Primary Schools, Junior, and Senior Basic Schools are the main types of schools imparting primary education. Free education is given in the primary stage. The medium of instruction is Tamil. All primary schools are run under Governments' auspices. The district of Virudhunagar rose to 97 percent in the province. The districts of Erode and Tirupur recorded 96.3 percent and 96.1 percent to capture second and third positions. The production of the Chennai district changed slightly from 92.99 per cent last year to 93.09 per cent this year.The following are some of the Institutions,

Renganayagi Varatharaj College of Engineering, Sivakasi

VHNSN College, VNR,

VPMM Engineering College For Women, Srivilliputhur,

S. Vellaichamy Nadar Polytechnic,

VNR, Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars Senthikumara Nadar College VHNSNC, VNR,

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar.

PSRR Engineering College for women, Sivakasi.

Arulmigu Kalasalingam university, Krishnankoil, Srivilliputhur.

Sethu Institute of Technology, Pulloor, Kariapatti, Virudhunagar.

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.

Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam

Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic

Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College

Maharajapuram Nagammal Rajaiah Desiya Girls Higher Secondary School

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College

P. S. R. Rengasamy College of Engineering for Women

Ramco Institute of Technology

St. Antony's Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Sethu Institute of Technology

South Street Hindu Nadar Higher Secondary School

Sri Kaliswari College

Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College

Virudhunagar is renowned for all sorts of Millets, Cotton, Edible Oils, Contract Marketing. Broad populations. According to the census for 2011, the district of Virudhunagar had a population of 1,942,288, up from 1,751,301 in 2001, or an increase of about 11 percent. For every 1,000 males, the sex-ratio was 1,007 females, slightly above the national average of 929, but down from 1,012 in 2001.

Virudhunagar Places of Tourist

Interest The district has a number of prominent temples renowned for sculptural elegance and excellent architecture. Six main Hindu temples, three churches, and two mosques, along with small temples for minor deities like Kali or Kaliamman, exist.

Sivakasi venkatajalapathi Thiruk kovil:

This temple is more than two to 250yrs old

There Are 5 Sanathis in this temple. Venkatajalapathy primary father,

Sri Nindra Perumal Temple, Narayana

This is a temple dedicated to Lord Perumal. Even this location is one of the 108 desams of Divya.

Temple by Andal Renga Mannar

Andal 's birthplace is one of the 12 saints at Alwar. Two temples are linked one to another- Andal mosque, and shrine of Vadapathrasayee.

Temple Sri Srinivasaperumal

The Purana sthalam of Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Thiruvannamalai is situated about 5kms north of Srivilliputhur, in the back of the Western Ghats.

Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple

The principal deities are Lord Vaidyanathaswamy and Ambal Sivakami. Both these Sannidhi are places offering clear darshan of the deities and the overall performance of the Archana’s are very methodical and no business expectations. Came out of the temple feeling non-violent.

Sri Badrakaliamman Temple

The essential lord here is Goddess Badrakaliamman.

Sathuragiri Shiva Temple

 Sundara Mahalingam Temple is a pilgrimage website located 10 km from Watrap, close to Srivilliputhur.

Mariamman Temple - Virudhunagar

The Mariamman Temple at Virudhunagar is one of the famous temples within the district. Friday in Adi month is considered important for worship. Special poojas are completed on the remaining Friday of Adi month every year.

 Irukkankudi The Amman temple at Irukkankudi is likewise one of the famous Amman temples inside the district. Friday in the Adi Tamil month is taken into consideration essential to worship Amman and special poojas are executed at the closing Friday of the Adi month.

Ayyanar Falls, Shenbagathoppu Falls, Pilavakkal Dam are important locations to visit here.

Kamaraj changed into the third Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during 1954–1963. He became recognized for his simplicity and integrity. Virudhunagar is the birthplace of “Kalvi Thanthai” Mr.Kamaraj. The temples and monuments are not the simplest places of ancient and religious significance however additionally centers of vacationer interest in Virudhunagar district.