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'''Thachur''' is a [[Subdivisions of India#Municipalities|village]] in [[Viluppuram district|kallakurichi district]] in the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].It is a Grama Panchayat consisting of few villages.Thachur Kai kaati,Gandhi nagar, Andavar nagar, Krishna nagar, Vaanavil nagar, Amman nagar, St.Antony street, Pillaiyar Kovil street,Ambedkar Nagar are few streets in this village.
'''Thachur''' is a [[Subdivisions of India#Municipalities|village]] in [[Viluppuram district|kallakurichi district]] in the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].It is a Grama Panchayat consisting of few villages. Thachur Kai kaati(Thachur Crosscut Road), Gandhi nagar, Andavar nagar, Krishna nagar, Vaanavil nagar,Panan salai, Amman nagar, St.Antony street, Pillaiyar Kovil street, Jeeva Nagar are few streets in this village. Pincode : 606202, Phone Code: 04151


==Reason for the Village Name==
==Reason for this Village Name==
===By Historical===
===By Historical===
Thachur was known as Thachanur or Tharasur. Sculptures were near by the Sivan temple. They supplied the god idols to nearby places. Hence it was called "Thachan oor" ( Sculpture's Place).One Idol made from this place taken to Lord Siva Temple. Tanjore.<ref>https://shaivam.org/to-know/thanjavur-lord-shiva-temples-pictures</ref>.
Thachur was known as Thachanur or Tharasur. Sculptures were near by the Sivan temple. They supplied the god idols to nearby places. Hence it was called "Thachan oor" ( Sculpture's Place).One Idol made from this place taken to Lord Siva Temple. Tanjore.<ref>https://shaivam.org/to-know/thanjavur-lord-shiva-temples-pictures</ref>.
===By Myths===
===By Myths===
As per the Siva Puranam (Thiru Vilaiyadal - Thakshan)<ref>https://temple.dinamalar.com/news_detail.php?id=10945</ref>, Lord Siva married Thakshan daughter Sakthi. Thakshan planned to do a Yagna without inviting Lord Shiva (Son in Law). Lord Siva found it as an insult and refused Sakthi not to attend that Yagna. Sakthi Quarreled with Siva and came to Thakshanoor Kingdom. She met her father and asked him to invite his husband Siva. Thakshan refused her obligation. So Sakthi cursed him and demolished the Yagna and fell in to the yaga kunda and immolish her body. That place is known as Thakshanoor. As per this myth story , after sometime Thakshanoor became Thachur.
As per the Siva Puranam (Thiru Vilaiyadal - Thakshan)<ref>https://temple.dinamalar.com/news_detail.php?id=10945</ref>, Lord Siva married Thakshan daughter Sakthi. Thakshan planned to do a Yagna without inviting Lord Shiva (Son in Law). Lord Siva found it as an insult and refused Sakthi not to attend that Yagna. Sakthi Quarreled with Siva and came to Thakshanoor Kingdom. She met her father and asked him to invite his husband Siva. Thakshan refused her obligation. So Sakthi cursed him and demolished the Yagna and fell in to the yaga kunda and immolish her body. That place is known as Thakshanoor. As per this myth story , after sometime Thakshanoor became Thacha noor then called as Thachur.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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Grocery Shops, Saloons, Vegetable Vendors, Fruit Sellers,Tea shops, Juice Shops, Soup center are there.
Grocery Shops, Saloons, Vegetable Vendors, Fruit Sellers,Tea shops, Juice Shops, Soup center are there.


*There are 24Hrs Bakeries, Restaurants are there. ATM is there.
*There are 24Hrs Bakeries, Restaurants are there.
*ATM is there.
*Sunday Non-Vegetarian (Fresh Goat, Country Chicken, Egg,Meat, Fish,Pork, Beef..) Market is very famous around this area.
*Sunday Non-Vegetarian (Fresh Goat, Country Chicken, Eggs, Meat, Fish, Pork, Beef..) Market is very famous around this area.


==Schools in Thachur==
==Schools in Thachur==
*"Govt. Middle school"
*"Govt. Middle school",Thachur Kai Kaati
*"Oxalis International school"<ref>https://schools.olympiadsuccess.com/s/viluppuram/oxaliss-international-school-cbse-thachur-thachur-kallakurichi-viluppuram-606202/fees</ref>
*"Oxalis International school"<ref>https://schools.olympiadsuccess.com/s/viluppuram/oxaliss-international-school-cbse-thachur-thachur-kallakurichi-viluppuram-606202/fees</ref>
*"Govt. Elemanary school"
*"Govt. Elemanary school",Thachur
*"Bharathi matric hr sec school"
*"Bharathi matric hr sec school" Thachur Kai kaati


==Colleges in Thachur==
==Colleges in Thachur==
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*"Modern ITI", Thachur
*"Modern ITI", Thachur
*"JTV Community College", Thachur
*"JTV Community College", Thachur
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*"Shanmuga Arts College", Indili
*"Lakshmi arts college", Bangaram
*"Lakshmi arts college", Bangaram
*"Jain Engineering college", Eravar
*"Jain Engineering college", Eravar
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*"Shanmuga Arts College", Indili
*"Muruga Polytechnic College", Indili
*"Muruga Polytechnic College", Indili
*SVS Siddha & Auyurvedic College, Indili


==Government Offices in Thachur==
==Government Offices in Thachur==
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*VAO Office, Thachur
*VAO Office, Thachur
*Sub Post Office, Thachur
*Sub Post Office, Thachur
*Ration Shop, Thachur
*Forest Ranger Office, Indili
*Revenue Inspector Office, Indili
*Revenue Inspector Office, Indili
*Taluk Office,Kallakurichi
*Taluk Office,Kallakurichi
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==Nearest Hospitals==
==Nearest Hospitals==
===Government Hospitals===
===Government Hospitals===
*Govt.Primary Health Center , Melur <ref>https://www.nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/nrhm-in-state/state-wise-information/tamilnadu/24x7_phc_tamilnadu.pdf</ref>
*Govt.Primary Health Center , Melur <ref>https://www.nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/nrhm-in-state/state-wise-information/tamilnadu/24x7_phc_tamilnadu.pdf</ref> (3km)
*Health Sub center, Thachur
*Health Sub center, Thachur
*District Government Hospital,Kallakurichi<ref>https://covid.icmr.org.in/15-government-laboratories/502-government-kallakurichi-medical-college-and-hospital-kallakurichi</ref>
*District Government Hospital,Kallakurichi<ref>https://covid.icmr.org.in/15-government-laboratories/502-government-kallakurichi-medical-college-and-hospital-kallakurichi</ref>
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===Private Hospitals===
===Private Hospitals===
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*Lotus Hospital, Emaper<ref>https://www.justdial.com/Kallakurichi/Lotus-Hospital/9999P4151-4151-180820031907-A9Z9_BZDET</ref>
*Siddha clinic, Thachur
*Siddha clinic, Thachur
*Pullayee Siddha Clinic,Thachur
*Pullayee Siddha Clinic,Thachur
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*Lotus Hospital, Emaper<ref>https://www.justdial.com/Kallakurichi/Lotus-Hospital/9999P4151-4151-180820031907-A9Z9_BZDET</ref>
*Sanjeevi Hospital, Kallakurichi
*Sanjeevi Hospital, Kallakurichi
*AMC Hospital, Kallakurichi
*AMC Hospital, Kallakurichi
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*Neelamangalam
*Neelamangalam


==Temples in Thachur==
==Worship Places==
===Temples in Thachur===
*"Amirtha kandeswarar Aalayam" a Lord siva temple, Thachur <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rare-sculptures-thrown-out-as-modern-temple-comes-up-at-ancient-pallava-site/articleshow/47103523.cms</ref>
*"Amirtha kandeswarar Aalayam" a Lord siva temple, Thachur <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rare-sculptures-thrown-out-as-modern-temple-comes-up-at-ancient-pallava-site/articleshow/47103523.cms</ref>
*"Periyayee kovil", Thachur
*"Periyayee kovil", Thachur
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*"Madurai veeran Karai",Thachur
*"Madurai veeran Karai",Thachur


==Churches in Thachur==
===Churches in Thachur===
*"St.Antony Crusade", Thachur
*"St.Antony Crusade", Thachur
*"Babtist church", Porpadakurichi
*"Babtist church", Porpadakurichi
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*"Jebamalai Annai church", Kallakurichi
*"Jebamalai Annai church", Kallakurichi
*St.Antony Church (Basilica), Mel Nariyappanoor(20km) <ref>http://stanthonyschurch.co.in/d_site/sunday-mass-timings/</ref>
*St.Antony Church (Basilica), Mel Nariyappanoor(20km) <ref>http://stanthonyschurch.co.in/d_site/sunday-mass-timings/</ref>

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===Mosque===
*Highway Mosque, Thachur crosscut road

==Transportation==
*Share Autos / Autos
*Private Town Buses (Kallakurichi to Siruvathur, To Vaanavaretty, To Thottiyam)
*Govt. Town Buses (Kallakurichi to Chinnasalem,To Melnariyappanoor, To Ammakalathoor, To Thalaivaasal,To Melur,To Koogaiyoor, To Ulagiyanalloor,To Ulagangkaathan,To Nainaar Palayam..)
*Route Buses (Chinna salem, Attur.. Few stopped at Emaper Roundana)


==Nearest Railway Stations==
==Nearest Railway Stations==

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===Staions===
===Stations===
*Siruvathur<ref>https://geoiq.io/places/Siruvathur/5gFFiiBkLH</ref> (2km)
*Siruvathur<ref>https://geoiq.io/places/Siruvathur/5gFFiiBkLH</ref> (2km)
*Chinna Salem<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/chinna-salem-chsm-station</ref>.(14.5km)
*Chinna Salem<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/chinna-salem-chsm-station</ref>.(14.5km)

===Railway Junctions===
===Railway Junctions===
*Attur (48km)
*Attur (48km)
*Salem(104km)
*Salem(104km)
*Vridhachalam(60km)
*Trichy (140km)
*Trichy (140km)
*Chennai (246km)
*Chennai (246km)
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*Chennai International Airport<ref>http://alldistancebetween.com/in/distance-between/kallakurichi-chennai-airport-8cedc4dfc2954a0664575eaab571452a/</ref>
*Chennai International Airport<ref>http://alldistancebetween.com/in/distance-between/kallakurichi-chennai-airport-8cedc4dfc2954a0664575eaab571452a/</ref>
*Ulundurepet (Helipad)<ref>https://maps.mapmyindia.com/explore/helipad-near-hotel+tamil+nadu-ulundurpet-tamil+nadu-7CEA45</ref>. (35km)
*Ulundurepet (Helipad)<ref>https://maps.mapmyindia.com/explore/helipad-near-hotel+tamil+nadu-ulundurpet-tamil+nadu-7CEA45</ref>. (35km)

==Nearest Tourist / Shrine Places==
*Veerangi Aiyanaar Kovil, Veerapayangaram(30km)
*Pazhamalai nathar kovil, Vridhachalam
*Chinna Thirupathi,Naranampattu (54km)
*St.Antony Church, Melnariyappanoor(20km)

*Gomukhi Dam
*Vellimalai (Monkey falls)

==Water Sources==
===For Drinking Purpose===
*Common Wells - 1
*Water Tanks - 2
*Borewells - 4
*Water Barrels -6

===For Agricultural===
*Lakes -3 ( Periyeri, Rathina Muthu maariammam Eri, Emaper Eri)
*Ponds -2 (Saalavaai kuttai, Pazhathotta kulam,Sivan kovil Potraamarai kulam,Mariamman kovil kulam)
*Gomukhi dam, Kachirayapalayam

==Needs & Demands==
*Bank
*Hospital
*Railway station
*Park
*Ration Shop, Thachur kaikaati




Revision as of 14:43, 24 June 2021

Thachur
Village
Thachur is located in Tamil Nadu
Thachur
Thachur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°45′10″N 78°58′05″E / 11.75291°N 78.96801°E / 11.75291; 78.96801
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
Districtkallakurichi
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
3,765
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
606 213
Telephone code04151
Vehicle registration15

Thachur is a village in kallakurichi district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.It is a Grama Panchayat consisting of few villages. Thachur Kai kaati(Thachur Crosscut Road), Gandhi nagar, Andavar nagar, Krishna nagar, Vaanavil nagar,Panan salai, Amman nagar, St.Antony street, Pillaiyar Kovil street, Jeeva Nagar are few streets in this village. Pincode : 606202, Phone Code: 04151

Reason for this Village Name

By Historical

Thachur was known as Thachanur or Tharasur. Sculptures were near by the Sivan temple. They supplied the god idols to nearby places. Hence it was called "Thachan oor" ( Sculpture's Place).One Idol made from this place taken to Lord Siva Temple. Tanjore.[1].

By Myths

As per the Siva Puranam (Thiru Vilaiyadal - Thakshan)[2], Lord Siva married Thakshan daughter Sakthi. Thakshan planned to do a Yagna without inviting Lord Shiva (Son in Law). Lord Siva found it as an insult and refused Sakthi not to attend that Yagna. Sakthi Quarreled with Siva and came to Thakshanoor Kingdom. She met her father and asked him to invite his husband Siva. Thakshan refused her obligation. So Sakthi cursed him and demolished the Yagna and fell in to the yaga kunda and immolish her body. That place is known as Thakshanoor. As per this myth story , after sometime Thakshanoor became Thacha noor then called as Thachur.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Thachur had a population of 3675. Males and females each constitute 50% of the population. Thachur has an average literacy rate of 54%, higher than the national average of 39.5%: male literacy is 51% and female literacy is 49%. In Thachur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kallakurichi is the Taluk headquarters of this village.

Climate

The temperature is moderate; the maximum and minimum temperatures being 37°C and 20°C respectively. The town gets its rainfall from the northeast monsoon in winter and the southwest monsoon in summer. The average annual rainfall is 1070 mm.

Economy

Agriculture is the backbone of this Village. People from various district, settled down here as farmers. Milk Product is the prime source from this village. Sugarcane cultivation is also prevalent in this area. Kallakurichi is also known as "Sugar City" as there are two major sugar factories here; Gomuki (on the way to Kachirapalayam) and the other one located in Moongil DuraiPattu. Rice mills, Rice bran oil mill,Automobile workshops,JCB, Tractors,Agro Product sellers,Poultry farms, Organic, Biodynamic farms,Nurseries ..etc are the primary income source of this villagers.[4]. Grocery Shops, Saloons, Vegetable Vendors, Fruit Sellers,Tea shops, Juice Shops, Soup center are there.

  • There are 24Hrs Bakeries, Restaurants are there.
  • ATM is there.
  • Sunday Non-Vegetarian (Fresh Goat, Country Chicken, Eggs, Meat, Fish, Pork, Beef..) Market is very famous around this area.

Schools in Thachur

  • "Govt. Middle school",Thachur Kai Kaati
  • "Oxalis International school"[5]
  • "Govt. Elemanary school",Thachur
  • "Bharathi matric hr sec school" Thachur Kai kaati

Colleges in Thachur

  • "Bharathi College", Thachur
  • "Modern ITI", Thachur
  • "JTV Community College", Thachur
  • "Lakshmi arts college", Bangaram
  • "Jain Engineering college", Eravar
  • "Shanmuga Arts College", Indili
  • "Muruga Polytechnic College", Indili
  • SVS Siddha & Auyurvedic College, Indili

Government Offices in Thachur

  • Deputy Superindentant of Police Office, Thachur [6]
  • Distric Horticulture Office, Thachur[7]
  • Agricultural Equipment office, Thachur
  • TNEB,Thachur
  • BSNL, Thachur
  • Milk co-operative Society,Thachur
  • VAO Office, Thachur
  • Sub Post Office, Thachur
  • Ration Shop, Thachur
  • Forest Ranger Office, Indili
  • Revenue Inspector Office, Indili
  • Taluk Office,Kallakurichi
  • District collector Office,Kallakurichi

Nearest Hospitals

Government Hospitals

  • Govt.Primary Health Center , Melur [8] (3km)
  • Health Sub center, Thachur
  • District Government Hospital,Kallakurichi[9]
  • Medical College Hospital,Kallakurichi (5km)

Private Hospitals

  • Siddha clinic, Thachur
  • Pullayee Siddha Clinic,Thachur
  • Lotus Hospital, Emaper[10]
  • Sanjeevi Hospital, Kallakurichi
  • AMC Hospital, Kallakurichi

Medical Shops

  • Sakthi medical shop,Thachur
  • Central Govt Makkal Marunthagam, Emaper[11]

Nearest Petrol Bunks

  • Thachur (Salem By Pass)
  • Indian oil, Emaper
  • Kallakurichi
  • Neelamangalam

Worship Places

Temples in Thachur

  • "Amirtha kandeswarar Aalayam" a Lord siva temple, Thachur [12]
  • "Periyayee kovil", Thachur
  • "Amman temple", Thachur kaikaatti
  • Artha Nariswarar Temple, Ulagankathaan
  • "Veera Payangaram temple" Veera Payangaram
  • "Lord shiva temple", Ulakiya nallur
  • "Panjaliyamman Temple"Thachur
  • "Madurai veeran Karai",Thachur

Churches in Thachur

  • "St.Antony Crusade", Thachur
  • "Babtist church", Porpadakurichi
  • "St.Joseph church", Ulagankathan
  • "Jebamalai Annai church", Kallakurichi
  • St.Antony Church (Basilica), Mel Nariyappanoor(20km) [13]

Mosque

  • Highway Mosque, Thachur crosscut road

Transportation

  • Share Autos / Autos
  • Private Town Buses (Kallakurichi to Siruvathur, To Vaanavaretty, To Thottiyam)
  • Govt. Town Buses (Kallakurichi to Chinnasalem,To Melnariyappanoor, To Ammakalathoor, To Thalaivaasal,To Melur,To Koogaiyoor, To Ulagiyanalloor,To Ulagangkaathan,To Nainaar Palayam..)
  • Route Buses (Chinna salem, Attur.. Few stopped at Emaper Roundana)

Nearest Railway Stations

Stations

  • Siruvathur[14] (2km)
  • Chinna Salem[15].(14.5km)

Railway Junctions

  • Attur (48km)
  • Salem(104km)
  • Vridhachalam(60km)
  • Trichy (140km)
  • Chennai (246km)

Nearest Airport

  • Salem
  • Trichy
  • Chennai International Airport[16]
  • Ulundurepet (Helipad)[17]. (35km)

Nearest Tourist / Shrine Places

  • Veerangi Aiyanaar Kovil, Veerapayangaram(30km)
  • Pazhamalai nathar kovil, Vridhachalam
  • Chinna Thirupathi,Naranampattu (54km)
  • St.Antony Church, Melnariyappanoor(20km)
  • Gomukhi Dam
  • Vellimalai (Monkey falls)

Water Sources

For Drinking Purpose

  • Common Wells - 1
  • Water Tanks - 2
  • Borewells - 4
  • Water Barrels -6

For Agricultural

  • Lakes -3 ( Periyeri, Rathina Muthu maariammam Eri, Emaper Eri)
  • Ponds -2 (Saalavaai kuttai, Pazhathotta kulam,Sivan kovil Potraamarai kulam,Mariamman kovil kulam)
  • Gomukhi dam, Kachirayapalayam

Needs & Demands

  • Bank
  • Hospital
  • Railway station
  • Park
  • Ration Shop, Thachur kaikaati


References

  1. ^ https://shaivam.org/to-know/thanjavur-lord-shiva-temples-pictures
  2. ^ https://temple.dinamalar.com/news_detail.php?id=10945
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ https://www.justdial.com/Kallakurichi/Rice-Mills/nct-10410642
  5. ^ https://schools.olympiadsuccess.com/s/viluppuram/oxaliss-international-school-cbse-thachur-thachur-kallakurichi-viluppuram-606202/fees
  6. ^ https://www.justdial.com/Kallakurichi/Deputy-Superintendent-Of-Police/9999P4151-4151-180403082049-Y8S3_BZDET
  7. ^ http://tnhorticulture.tn.gov.in/horti/districts/Home/index/34
  8. ^ https://www.nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/nrhm-in-state/state-wise-information/tamilnadu/24x7_phc_tamilnadu.pdf
  9. ^ https://covid.icmr.org.in/15-government-laboratories/502-government-kallakurichi-medical-college-and-hospital-kallakurichi
  10. ^ https://www.justdial.com/Kallakurichi/Lotus-Hospital/9999P4151-4151-180820031907-A9Z9_BZDET
  11. ^ https://www.medicineindia.org/pharmacies-chemists-drugstores-in-city/421/kallakurichi
  12. ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rare-sculptures-thrown-out-as-modern-temple-comes-up-at-ancient-pallava-site/articleshow/47103523.cms
  13. ^ http://stanthonyschurch.co.in/d_site/sunday-mass-timings/
  14. ^ https://geoiq.io/places/Siruvathur/5gFFiiBkLH
  15. ^ https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/chinna-salem-chsm-station
  16. ^ http://alldistancebetween.com/in/distance-between/kallakurichi-chennai-airport-8cedc4dfc2954a0664575eaab571452a/
  17. ^ https://maps.mapmyindia.com/explore/helipad-near-hotel+tamil+nadu-ulundurpet-tamil+nadu-7CEA45
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