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Paramakudi, also Paramagudi[2] is the largest town in the district of Ramanathapuram with a population of over 95,579 (2011 census).

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Paramakudi Parambai
Municipality
Paramakudi Location of Paramakudi in Tamil Nadu
Coordinates: 9.549400°N 78.589100°E / 9.549400; 78.589100
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Ramanathapuram
Named for	Face of Vaigai River
Government
• Type	First Grade Municipality
• Body	Paramakudi Municipality
Area
• Total	13.45 km2 (5.19 sq mi)
• Rank	2nd in Ramanathapuram District/
Elevation	68 m (223 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	95,579
• Rank	1st in Ramanathapuram District
• Density	16,448/km2 (42,600/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	623701-623707
Telephone code	04564
Vehicle registration	TN 65
Website	www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/paramakudi/

It is the taluk Headquarters from the year 1918 (i.e. from the date of formation of Ramanathapuram District.). The Paramakudi town consist of two separate settlements viz., Paramakudi and Emaneswaran from the first half of this century. These settlements were classified as separate towns in the census records from 1901 to 1961 and then they were merged together to form the present municipal town in 1964.

Paramakdui was constituted as a third grade municipality in the year 1964 and upgraded as Second Grade municipality with effect from 1.5.1974 and again upgraded as first grade municipality with effect from 22.5.1998. The area of the town is 13.45 Sq.km. The strength of the council is 36.

The river Vaigai flows through Paramakudi on its way to the Bay of Bengal.

History

Paramakudi the area was ruled by the Pandyan Dynasty this is not the head quarters of any king but was ruled by Pandiyas and later by the King Sethupathi of Ramanathapuram. According to the ancient epic Ramayana, Lord Rama started his battle against Ravana at Sethu Canal, which is 45 minutes travel from here.

In the late 12th and early 13th century, this province was ruled by Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim shaheed of Ervadi. Later on His heirs were ruling the province following a peace treaty with the sethupathis. From then, until the early 15th century the present territories of Ramanathapuram district — comprising the taluks Tiruvadanai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram — were included in the Pandyan Empire. For a short period, this area had been under the Chola Dynasty when Rajendra Chola I brought it under his territory in 1063 AD.

In 1520 CE, the Nayaks of the Vijayanagara Empire — Maravar chieftains or Sethupatis who had been subordinate to the Pandyan Kings — took this area under their control from the Pandyan Dynasty and reigned till the 17th century. At the beginning of the 18th century, family disputes over succession resulted in the division of Ramanathapuram. With the help of the King of Thanjavur in 1730 CE, one of the chieftains deposed the Sethupathi and became the Raja of Sivaganga. Acting upon the weakness of the Nayak rulers, the local chieftains (Palayakarars) became independent; the Raja of Sivagangai and the Sethupathi of Ramanathapuram were prominent among them. In 1730, Chanda Shahib of Karnataka captured Ramanathapuram. In 1741 the area came under the control of the Marathas and then under the Nizam in 1744 CE. Dissatisfied with the Nawab’s rule, the chieftains revolted, led by the last ruling Nayak, against the Nawab in 1752. By that time, the throne of Karnataka had two rivals, Chanda Shahib and Muhammed Ali, and this district was part of Karnataka. The British supported Chand Sahib, whilst the French supported Muhammed Ali. This paved the way for a series of conflicts in the southern part of the continent.

In 1795, the British deposed Muthuramalinga Sethupathi and took control of the administration of Ramanathapuram. In 1801 Mangaleswari Nachiyar was made the Zamindar of Sivaganga. After the passing of the Queen Velu Nachiyar, the Maruthu brothers took charge by paying regular revenue to the East India company. In 1803 the Maruthu Pandiyar of Sivaganga revolted against the British in collaboration with Kattabomman of Panchalamkurichi. Colonel Agnew captured and hanged the Maruthu brothers and made Gowri Vallabha Periya Udaya Thevar as Zamindar of Sivaganga. After the fall of Tippu Sultan, the British took control and imprisoned the Nawab. In 1892 the Zamindari system was abolished and a British collector was appointed for administration.

In 1910, Paramakudi was formed from portions of Madurai and Tirunelveli districts, with J.F. Bryant as the first collector. During the British period this district was called “Ramnad”; the name continued after independence. Later the district was renamed as Ramanathapuram to be in conformity with the Tamil name for this region.The another name of Paramakudi is also called us Parambai. Parambai that means the vaigai river cross the town.That means face of the vaigai.So called as the name. Historically the area was ruled by the Pandyan Dynasty and later by King Sethupathi of Ramanathapuram. According to the ancient epic Ramayana, Lord Rama started his battle against Ravana at Sethu Canal, which is 90 minutes trael from here.

Travel

By Air

The nearest airport is at Madurai about 80 kms away from Paramakudi .

By Railway

Express & Passenger trains run between Rameswaram and the following places like Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, Tirupathi, Chennai Egmore, Okha, Kanyakumari and Varnasi via Paramakudi & all trains stop here. Nearby Junction is Manamadurai

By Road

Regular bus services are available to all important cities of Tamil Nadu from this town as it lies in the centre of Madurai ~ Rameswaram road which is part of new Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway NH 49 (AH 43).

Constituency

Assembly constituency: Paramakudi(Reserved for SC) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramakudi_Assembly_constituency

Parliamentary constituency:

Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)

Places of Interest

Temples & Other interesting Places

1.Rameswaram

The main pilgrim  centre in Ramanthapuram District. This is also a tourist spot 90 km away from Paramakudi Town. A very big beautiful Sivan Temple and 21 Puniya Theerthams in this temple, “ Adi 18 important day for this temple. Many Foreign and North Indians were visiting and workshiping this God throughout the year. Special Poojas will be performed on important days. This temple attracts many pilgrims from all over India.

2.Sethukarai

Sethukarai is an important place for pilgrims situated 60 km away from the Paramakudi Town. people thought that in epic Ramayanam, Lord Ramar went to Srilanka from Sethukarai by bridge made up of stones. In this place, people are worshiping their ancestors.

3.Thiruvadanai

An ancient and famous Vishnu temple in Thiruvadanai. It is located 90 k.m.  away from Paramakudi town. People were worshiping this God in festival seasons.

4.Thiruppullani

Thiruppullani is situated 60 km away from Paramakudi Town, one ancient Sivan Temple is situated  in this Town. This temple is very popular near by Villages.

5.Devipattinam

There is a Navagiraha Temple situated in this place. It is located 60 km away from the Paramakudi Town. This temple is situated in Sea, and people are worshiping throughout the year. This is also an impressive sight.

6.Uthirakosa Mangai

Uthirakosa Mangai is situated 35 km away from the Paramakudi Town. An ancient Natarajar temple in this place. The Lord Natarajar statue made  up of “Green Maragatha stone.” The people are worshiping this God at “Arudhra Dharsan” held in December and January of every year.

7.Nainarkoil

Nainorkovil is situated at a distance of 15 km from Paramakudi Town. An ancient Sivan and Amman Temple is located in Nainarkoil. People are worshiping this amman in Adi festival.

8.Ervadi Tharha

Ervadi Tharha is located 70 km away from Paramakudi Town. A very old mosque is situated in it.In January Santahana Koodu’ festival is  celebrated in this pilgrims centre.

Constituency

1. Paramakudi (state assembly constituency)
2. Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, Paramakudi had a population of 95,579 with a sex ratio of 966 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[3] 9,292 were under the age of six, constituting 4,800 males and 4,492 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 14.5% and 0.08% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 81.44%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[3] The town had 23,504 households. There were 35,561 workers, comprising 825 cultivators, 881 main agricultural labourers, 6,682 in household industries, 23,453 other workers, 3,720 marginal workers, 113 marginal cultivators, 209 marginal agricultural labourers, 496 marginal workers in household industries and 2,902 other marginal workers.[1]

According to the religious census of 2011, Paramakudi had 86.55% Hindus, 9.2% Muslims, 4.11% Christians, 0.01% Sikhs and 0.12% following other religions.[4]

References

External links

• Paramakudi Municipality

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Paramakudi (Tamil: பரமக்குடி Paramakkuṭi [.mw-parser-output .IPA a{text-decoration:none}ˈparəməkːuɖi]) ist eine Stadt im indischen Bundesstaat Tamil Nadu. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt rund 96.000 (Volkszählung 2011).

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