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'''Sivagiri''' is a [[panchayat town]] in Kodumudi Taluk [[Erode district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].


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'''Sivagiri''' is a [[Town Panchayat (T.P.)|panchayat town]] in [[Erode district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].
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Sivagiri has an average elevation of {{convert|199|m}}. It is located {{convert|25|km|abbr=on}} to the south of Erode, {{convert|35|km|abbr=on}} to the north-west of Karur, {{convert|40|km|abbr=on}} to the west of Namakkal and {{convert|45|km|abbr=on}} to the east of Tirupur.


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Sivagiri has an average elevation of {{convert|199|m}}. It is located {{convert|25|km|abbr = on}} to the south of [[Erode]], {{convert|35|km|abbr = on}} to the north-west of [[Karur]], {{convert|40|km|abbr = on}} to the west of [[Namakkal]] ,32 km(20mi) north east of [[kangeyam]] and {{convert|45|km|abbr = on}} to the east of [[Tiruppur]].
Sivagiri is an agriculture town in the city of Erode and belongs to Modakuruchi assembly.
Sivagiri means "[[Shiva]]'s peak", also called as Kanagagiri, which might have been derived from the hill with a Shiva temple located in the town.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}


== Demographics ==
Jayalalithaa government announced Government Arts college for Sivagiri town, but former MLA Kittusamy, moved the college location from Sivagiri to Ellumatur for his own Village. People conducted so many protests but nothing worked out.
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{{As of|2015}} 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|publisher = Census Commission of India}}</ref> Sivagiri had a population of 35,285. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Sivagiri has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 65%. In Sivagiri, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==Economy==
The people majorly involves in Agriculture and other job creators are power loom, paddy cleaning, lath works, and electrical work.
The economy of the town is dependent on the [[Agriculture in India|agriculture]] and [[Textile industry in India|textile industries]] (mostly [[handloom]]s).


==Culture==
Theeran Chinna Malai statue and Kodikatha Kumaran statue are located within the town.
*During Tamil month Masi Magam (Feb-Mar) is an auspicious day for celebrating Pongal festival to Arulmigu Kamatchi Amman, Sivagiri. Devotees would take Cauvery Theertham for Abhishekam. Later evening, devotees would bring Pongal a banana to give it to Amman. This is one of the huge festivals occurring every year in February – March.
*Generally, in the month of April, a large Ratha Yatra festival is celebrated in Velayudha Swami temple every year.


== Transport ==
If you want to feel the Rich Kongu culture and traditions visit Sivagiri....


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Sivagiri is connected by two state highways passing through the town:
'''TEMPLES:'''
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* SH84A connecting [[Erode]] – [[Modakurichi]] - [[Kandasamypalayam|Vellakoil]] – [[Mulanur]].
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* The [[Arachalur]]- [[Thamaraipalayam]]- [[Kodumudi]] road passes through the town.


Sivagiri is connected with Erode and Karur, the neighboring towns by local transports.
There are Shri Kuzhandhai Velayudha Swami temple,Shri kamakshi Amman temple, and Pulippani Siddhar temple. Another temple of Lord Shiva is located about 3&nbsp;km away from Sivagiri towards Arachalur in a place called Vilakkethy the temple of Sri Vimalambika Samedha Vithgavinadheeswara exists and believed that Vilakkethi Siddhar performed poojas in this temple by lighting deepam and hence the name Vilakkethi came for this Village.
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The town has one bus stand. It has frequent bus services to [[Erode]], [[Muthur]], [[Vellakovil]], [[Arachalur]], [[Kodumudi]] and [[Chennimalai]].

==Demographics==
==Education==
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The Bharathiyar University College of Arts and Science is located here, run by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It has the SSV Matriculation Higher Secondary School and government schools for both boys (Sivagiri) and girls (Ammankovil).
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As os 2011 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|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Sivagiri had a population of 17,979 . Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Sivagiri has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 55%. In Sivagiri, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age

'''UTILITY SERVICES'''

There Are Many hospitals around the Town

Sivagiri Government Hospital and Some of the private hospitals

'''EDUCATION'''

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The Bharathiyar University College of Arts and Science is located here, run by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

SSV Matric Higher Secondary School

Sivagiri Government School

'''TRANSPORT'''

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Sivagiri is well connected by roads. There are two state highway passing through the town
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* SH84A connecting [[Erode]] – [[Modakurichi]] - [[Kandasamypalayam|vellakoil]] – Moolanur
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* Arachalur-Thamaraipalayam-Kodumudi Road is passing through the Town
'''BUSTAND'''

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The Town has one major bus stand It has Frequent Bus Services To Erode, Muthur Vellakovil, Arachalur, Kodumudi, and Chennimalai


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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http://wikimapia.org/22906109/Kottaipudur


[[Category:Cities and towns in Erode district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Erode district]]

Latest revision as of 22:51, 9 January 2023

This article is about a town in Erode district in Tamil Nadu. For other uses, see Sivagiri.

Sivagiri, Erode
Sivagiri
kanagagiri
Town
Nickname: 
Kanagagiri
Sivagiri, Erode is located in Tamil Nadu
Sivagiri, Erode
Sivagiri, Erode
Sivagiri, Erode (Tamil Nadu)
Coordinates: 11°07′04.4″N 77°47′17.2″E / 11.117889°N 77.788111°E / 11.117889; 77.788111
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictErode
Government
 • BodyTown Panchayat (Selection Grade)
Elevation
222 m (728 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
17,979
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN 33 yy xxxx

Sivagiri is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Sivagiri has an average elevation of 199 metres (653 ft). It is located 25 km (16 mi) to the south of Erode, 35 km (22 mi) to the north-west of Karur, 40 km (25 mi) to the west of Namakkal ,32 km(20mi) north east of kangeyam and 45 km (28 mi) to the east of Tiruppur. Sivagiri means "Shiva's peak", also called as Kanagagiri, which might have been derived from the hill with a Shiva temple located in the town.[citation needed]

Demographics

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As of 2015 India census,[1] Sivagiri had a population of 35,285. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Sivagiri has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 65%. In Sivagiri, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

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The economy of the town is dependent on the agriculture and textile industries (mostly handlooms).

Culture

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  • During Tamil month Masi Magam (Feb-Mar) is an auspicious day for celebrating Pongal festival to Arulmigu Kamatchi Amman, Sivagiri. Devotees would take Cauvery Theertham for Abhishekam. Later evening, devotees would bring Pongal a banana to give it to Amman. This is one of the huge festivals occurring every year in February – March.
  • Generally, in the month of April, a large Ratha Yatra festival is celebrated in Velayudha Swami temple every year.

Transport

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Sivagiri is connected by two state highways passing through the town:

Sivagiri is connected with Erode and Karur, the neighboring towns by local transports. The town has one bus stand. It has frequent bus services to Erode, Muthur, Vellakovil, Arachalur, Kodumudi and Chennimalai.

Education

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The Bharathiyar University College of Arts and Science is located here, run by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It has the SSV Matriculation Higher Secondary School and government schools for both boys (Sivagiri) and girls (Ammankovil).

References

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  1. ^ "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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