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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
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'''Boothapandi''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Kanyakumari district]] in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]], India.
'''Boothapandi''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Kanyakumari district]] in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]], India.


The town spans an area of around 5&nbsp;km² with [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thittuvilai Thittuvilai], Thuvarancaud, Arasankuzhi, Andithoppu, mannadi, saattupudoor,manathittai as its sub-villages. The places situated in the vicinity of the town include Azhakiyapadiapuram to the northwest, Easanthimangalam to the southwest, and Thalakudi to the southeast and Aralvaimozhi to the east.
The town spans an area of around 5&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> with [[Thittuvilai]], Thuvarancaud, Arasankuzhi, Andithoppu, Mannadi, Saattupudoor, Seethapal and Manathittai as its sub-villages. The places situated in the vicinity of the town include Azhakiyapadiapuram to the northwest, Easanthimangalam to the southwest, and Thalakudi to the southeast and Aralvaimozhi to the east.


It is the headquarters of [[Thovalai taluk]], which is one among the four [[Tehsil|taluks]] of Kanyakumari district.
It is the headquarters of [[Thovalai taluk]], which is one among the four [[Tehsil|taluks]] of Kanyakumari district. The village has a sub-register office, taluk office, police station, higher secondary school and court.


It has been named after the presence of [[Bhoothalingaswamy Temple (Bhoothapandi)]], which is famous for its sculptures and architecture. It is surrounded by greeneries.
It was named after the presence of the [[Bhoothalingaswamy Temple (Bhoothapandi)]], which is famous for its sculptures and architecture. The surrounding area is green and fertile. The village is only 25&nbsp;minutes from [[Nagercoil]] and its views of the [[Western Ghats]] attract many tourists and photographers.

Boothapandi is a green and fertile area and commands a picturesque view of the [[Western Ghats]]. The village is only 25&nbsp;minutes from [[Nagercoil]] and the beautiful mountains attract many tourists and photographers.
In Bhuthapandy Village contains all facilities like the Sub-register office, Taluk office, Police station, Higher secondary Schools and court.

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[[P Jeevanandham]], a noted socialist and a close comrade of the famous Tamil social reformer [[Periyar E. V. Ramasamy]], was born in this small town. [[B. A. Chidambaranath]], a popular musician who was a music director of [[Malayalam film industry|Malayalam]] and [[Tamil film industry|Tamil]] films, was also a native of this town.


==History==
==History==
Boothapandi was a part of [[Kerala]] before the independence of India. The Bhoothappandi panchayat was formed on 1936. It was one among the 4 Panchayats sanctioned by [[C. P. Ramaswami Iyer|Sir C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer]] ([[List of Diwans of Travancore|Diwan]] -[[travancore|Thiruvithancore]]). The others were [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]], [[Nedumangadu]] and [[Perumbavoor]].<ref>[http://paravoorsouth.blogspot.in/p/history.html Historic Paravur]</ref>
Boothapandi was a part of travancore kingdom before the independence of India. The Bhoothappandi panchayat was formed on 1936. It was one among the 4 Panchayats sanctioned by [[C. P. Ramaswami Iyer|Sir C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer]] ([[List of Diwans of Travancore|Diwan]] -[[travancore|Thiruvithancore]]). The others were [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]], [[Nedumangadu]] and [[Perumbavoor]].<ref>[http://paravoorsouth.blogspot.in/p/history.html Historic Paravur]</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
[[File:Bhootham Pandy Village (5717982551).jpg|thumbnail|left|Bhoothapandy Village, Nagercoil]]
[[File:Bhootham Pandy Village (5717982551).jpg|thumbnail|left|Bhoothapandy Village, Nagercoil]]
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|work= |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwmkWjSCuD4 Boothapandi] had a population of 14,721. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Boothapandi has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 79%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|work= |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwmkWjSCuD4 Boothapandi] had a population of 14,721. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Boothapandi has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 79%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Notable natives==
*[[P Jeevanandham]], a socialist and Tamil social reformer.
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*[[B. A. Chidambaranath]], a popular musician who was a music director of [[Malayalam film industry|Malayalam]] and [[Tamil film industry|Tamil]] films, was also a native of this town.


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[South Paravoor]]
* [[South Paravoor]]
* [[Kollam]]
* [[Kollam]]
* [[Putheri]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:39, 6 November 2022

Boothapandi
Town
Boothapandi, Nagercoil
Boothapandi, Nagercoil
Nickname: 
Bhoothai
Boothapandi is located in Tamil Nadu
Boothapandi
Boothapandi
Boothapandi, Tamil Nadu
Coordinates: 8°15′51″N 77°26′45″E / 8.264100°N 77.445800°E / 8.264100; 77.445800
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanniyakumari
Founded byBhoothapandiyan
Named forBhoothalingaswamy temple
Government
 • TypeTown panchayat
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
14,721
Tamil
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN-74

Boothapandi is a panchayat town in Kanyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

The town spans an area of around 5 km2 with Thittuvilai, Thuvarancaud, Arasankuzhi, Andithoppu, Mannadi, Saattupudoor, Seethapal and Manathittai as its sub-villages. The places situated in the vicinity of the town include Azhakiyapadiapuram to the northwest, Easanthimangalam to the southwest, and Thalakudi to the southeast and Aralvaimozhi to the east.

It is the headquarters of Thovalai taluk, which is one among the four taluks of Kanyakumari district. The village has a sub-register office, taluk office, police station, higher secondary school and court.

It was named after the presence of the Bhoothalingaswamy Temple (Bhoothapandi), which is famous for its sculptures and architecture. The surrounding area is green and fertile. The village is only 25 minutes from Nagercoil and its views of the Western Ghats attract many tourists and photographers.

History

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Boothapandi was a part of travancore kingdom before the independence of India. The Bhoothappandi panchayat was formed on 1936. It was one among the 4 Panchayats sanctioned by Sir C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer (Diwan -Thiruvithancore). The others were Paravur, Nedumangadu and Perumbavoor.[1]

Demographics

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Bhoothapandy Village, Nagercoil

As of 2001 India census,[2] Boothapandi had a population of 14,721. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Boothapandi has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 79%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Notable natives

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Historic Paravur
  2. ^ "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.


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