Puliyangudi is a municipal town located in Tenkasi district.The town located between
Tenkasi and
Rajapalayam on the National Highway 208 (
Kollam
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to
Tirumangalam).
It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of
Tenkasi District and Kadayanallur Taluk. Taluk headquarters,
Kadayanallur, is 16 km south from Puliyangudi, and the district headquarters,
Tenkasi lies 31 km south. It is called "Lemon City of India".The climate, soil, and marketing facilities in Puliyangudi are particularly suitable for lemon cultivation.
It has two big lemon markets located in Puliyangudi and Punnaiyapuram lemon markets especially for exporting lemons in daily Tamilnadu other districts area and Kerala state.
The Arulmigu Chokkalingaswamy Meenakshi Amman Temple, located in Chinthamani, Puliangudi, is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Meenakshi. It is known for its architectural beauty, featuring intricate carvings and sculptures that depict various deities and mythological stories, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the area. The temple is believed to have been built during the period of the Pandya dynasty.
The main deity, Chokkalingaswamy, is worshipped alongside Goddess Meenakshi, who is revered as a form of Parvati. The temple plays a vital role in the community, with festivals like Panguni Uthiram attracting large crowds of devotees. Its serene environment and spiritual ambiance make it a popular pilgrimage site, highlighting its importance as a center of devotion and cultural significance in the region. This temple is managed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
.Puliyangudi's Big Mosque or Jumma Masjid, built by the Lebbai family (Lebbai Sha), holds significant historical and cultural importance. The Lebbai family was influential in the early period, playing a central role in leading the Muslim community in Puliyangudi.The mosque is located near streets named after Lebbaishapuram, believed by locals to honor the Lebbai family's contribution further reflect their legacy and contribution to the town's history.This naming underscores their prominence and the deep-rooted connection of the family with the region's heritage.
The town is located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, offering scenic views and opportunities for nature enthusiasts
The famous small waterfalls ' Munthal falls (Mini coutrallam)' is located in Puliyangudi South direction side (3 k.m. distance) between near village of Punnaiyapuram village western ghats.
Geography
Puliyangudi is located at . It is mainly an agricultural based town and is famous for its Lemon market; Puliyangudi is also called as ‘Lemon City’. During the past years the economic driver of the town was agriculture & allied activities.
Puliyangudi town is spread across an area of 55.16 sq.km and it is divided into 33 wards. The town is located at the junction of roads from Madurai, Rajapalayam, Sankarankovil Kovilpatti, Surandai, Kadayanallur, Tenkasi, Sengottai and Kollam. The town is surrounded in the north by Vasudevanallur Town Panchayat and in the south by Punnaiyapuram Village Panchayat. Mullikulam Village Panchayat forms the physical boundary of Puliyangudi in eastern directions. Reserve forest area forms a boundary along western side.
Demographics
As per the religious census of 2011, Puliyangudi (M) had 72.22%
Hindus
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, 20.88%
Muslims
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, 6.81%
Christians
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, 0.01%
Sikhs
Sikhs (singular Sikh: or ; , ) are an ethnoreligious group who adhere to Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term ''Sikh'' ...
and 0.07% following other religions.
Agriculture
Puliyangudi city is known for the cultivation of limes. The climate, soil and marketing facilities are quite suitable for the cultivation of this crop, making this city the leader in lime cultivation.
Schools
As per 2009-10 Administration Report there are 66 schools in this municipal town.
* Higher Secondary Schools - 7
* High Schools. - 31
* Matriculation Schools - 4
* Middle Schools - 10
* Primary Schools - 14
Other training institutes
* Marutham TNPSC Coaching school
* Puliyangudi Academic Achievements Resource Trust (PAART) TNPSC Coaching Center
References
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{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu
Cities and towns in Tenkasi district