[16], The elections were held on 16 May 2016,[17] with vote counting taking place on 19 May. Rameswaram (IPA: [amesaam]; also transliterated as Ramesvaram, Rameshwaram) is a municipality in the Ramanathapuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is about 40 kilometres from Mannar Island, Sri Lanka.It is in the Gulf of Mannar, at the tip of the Indian peninsula. After completion of bridge, metre-gauge lines were laid from Mandapam up to Pamban Station, from where the railway lines bifurcated into two directions, one towards Rameswaram about 6.25 miles (10.06km) up and another branch line of 15 miles (24km) terminating at Dhanushkodi. The city is located at 50 km from Krishnagiri, 69 km from Salem, 90 km from Hosur, 117 km from [23] In 1795 CE, Rameswaram came under the direct control of the British East India Company and was annexed to the Madras Presidency. In 1965, the elected strength of the assembly was increased to 234 by the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 1965. Karan Johar's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was filmed in Ooty. According to the Skanda Purana, twenty-four of them are important. [54] The Ramanathapuram Rameswaram National Highway is the main connecting link from Rameswaram to the mainland. Avadi is well connected to various locations of Chennai as well as rural areas surrounding North-western and Western Chennai. In 1919, direct elections were introduced with the introduction of Diarchy under the Government of India Act 1919. And Kizha Puliyur station for Passengers trains. Many parties like CPI(M), CPI, VCK, MDMK, PMK, wanted clear information about that money. [22] Twitter and Facebook collaborated with ECI in its awareness campaign on striving for 100 per cent voting in the polls. Arani, Polur, vandavasi, cheyyar, Gingee and mailam are the assembly constituencies. Attur assembly constituency is part of Kallakurichi (Lok Sabha constituency). [citation needed] Plenty of CBSE and Tamil Nadu State board schools are there in its vicinity. It was reportedly passable on foot up to the 15th century until storms deepened the channel. The economy is based on tourism and agriculture, along with the manufacture of medicines and photographic film. In January 1903, the Indian Government purchased the line, and took over the construction of the extension from Coonoor to Ooty. The first part of the name (Ootaca) is probably a corruption of the local name for the central region of the Nilgiri Plateau. [5] Rameswaram is administered by a municipality established in 1994. A. R. R. from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party is the MLA of Sattur since 2021. [55][56], [57] The Rameswaram municipality covers a total road length of 52km and 20km of national highway covering about 80 percent of the town. The railway bridge historically carried metre-gauge trains on it, but Indian Railways upgraded the bridge to carry broad-gauge trains in a project that finished on 12 August 2007. The city is located at 50 km from Krishnagiri, 69 km from Salem, 90 km from Hosur, 117 km from [44] Parts of Tamil Nadu received heavy rain on the polling day, but it did not deter voters from turning out to cast their votes. [6] The town had a total of 17,887 households. It was once a source of water for farmland irrigation. From 2009, Sattur (state assembly constituency) is part of Virudhunagar (Lok Sabha constituency); formerly it was known as the Sivakasi (Lok Sabha constituency). Across the Palar river, a neighbouring town named Arcot, famous for markets of vegetables, Kichili samba rice, sweets, agri products, electrical and jhat market. Namakkal (Tamil: [nmkkl]) is a special grade municipality and the headquarters of Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is the first ISO 14001-2004 certified municipality in Asia for environmental management, specifically the provision and maintenance of water supply, solid waste and sewage management, town planning, lighting and other social services. Rasipuram dates to the 1st century AD. The Tamil Nadu Special Police (TSP) also has a division in Avadi, the TN 2nd and 5th Battalion. [9] This account is well supported by the original Ramayana authored by Valmiki were it is written in yudha kanda. Next elections were held only in 1946, when a political compromise was reached between the Congress and viceroy Lord Wavell. The proximity of the MTC bus terminus to the railway station has led many commuters to choose Avadi as a transit point. For main temple, see, Rameswaram, Ramesvaram, Rameshwaram, , sfn error: no target: CITEREFMLA_of_Ramanathapuram2021 (, sfn error: no target: CITEREFMP_of_Ramanathapuram2019 (, "Is Ram Setu, The Land Bridge Connecting India And Sri Lanka, Manmade? [66] Water supply is provided by the Rameswaram Municipality the head works is located at Nambunayaki Amman Kovil, Meyyambuli, Semmamadam & Natarajapuram and distributed through four over head tanks having a total capacity of 1430,000 litres. [74], Rameswaram is significant for many Hindus as a pilgrimage to Varanasi is considered to be incomplete without a pilgrimage to Rameswaram. [61] The tower has been designed for a wind velocity of 160km/h. [3], The first assembly lasted its term until February 1943, but the Congress cabinet resigned in October 1939, protesting India's participation in World War II. Dr. Madhivendhan serves as MLA of Rasipuram Constituency. This further reduced the strength to 190. The foremost among these, the The Botanical Garden is lush, green, and well-maintained. Kanchipuram (kcipuram; [kadipuam]) also known as Conjeevaram, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in the Tondaimandalam region, 72 km (45 mi) from Chennai the capital of Tamil Nadu. Ooty is situated in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. [15], From 229,403 in 2001, the population of Avadi grew to 344,701 in 2011, registering a decadal population growth of 50%.[16]. Boarding schools such as the Blue Mountains School have been a feature of Ooty since the days of the British Raj. [86] The cases not being filed is attributed to the fact that people killed beyond the maritime boundary of India are not eligible for compensation and not many file complaints against the Sri Lankan navy. [9] The iconic temple is situated in the banks of Seevalaperi Pond. Rasipuram is located at 1128N 7810E / 11.47N 78.17E / 11.47; 78.17. Bulusu Sambamurti and A. Rukmani Lakshmipathi were elected as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively. The town is located on a new broad-gauge line,[9] opened in May 2013, which connects Salem and Karur. [87] An estimated 381 fishermen have been killed in the sea due to shoot outs from 1983 to 2009. Share Autos are one of the popular modes of transport there. [2], The famous session of the Indian National Congress was held at Avadi on 10 January 1955. This is perhaps a reference to a sacred stone revered by the local Toda people. The Fifteenth Legislative Assembly Election was held on 16 May 2016 for the 232 seats (except Thanjavur and Aravakurichi for which held on 26 October 2016) of the Legislative Assembly in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. [2][67] A total of 7,781 were under the age of six, constituting 3,915 males and 3,866 females.The average literacy of the city in 2011 was 90.2%,[68] compared to the national average of 72.99%. A total of 1,44,38,445 people constituting 20.01% of the total population belonged to Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7,94,697 people constituting 1.10% of the population belonged to Scheduled tribes (ST). Arani (state assembly constituency), vellore was a part of the lok sabha. The Government Rose Garden (formerly Centenary Rose Park)[24][25] is the largest rose garden in India. The Indian Air Force has a Mechanical Transport Training Institute Technical (MTTI) here for training its personnel on driving and repairing vehicles, and also a base repair depot for repair and maintenance of its various equipment. Stephen Rumbold Lushington, the then governor of Madras, who keenly felt the need for a cathedral in Ooty which was exclusively for the British, laid the foundation stone for the church on 23 April 1829, to coincide with the birthday of King George IV. [55][56][57], Election to two assembly constituencies were cancelled by the Election Commission on confirmed reports of bribing voters in Aravakurichi and Thanjavur. [49], Being a pilgrimage town, the majority of the population is involved in tourism related industry consisting of trade and services. Mysore Airport is 120km (75mi) away, Calicut International Airport is 140km (87mi) away and Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is 273km (170mi) away. Across the Palar river, a neighbouring town named Arcot, famous for markets of vegetables, Kichili samba rice, sweets, agri products, electrical and jhat market. [28] The name Rama's Bridge or Rama Setu (Sanskrit; setu: bridge) refers to the bridge built by the Vanara (ape men) army of Rama in Hindu mythology, which he used to reach Lanka and rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. References External links. 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Doddabetta is the highest peak (2,623km or 1,630mi) in the Nilgiris, about 10km (6.2mi) from Ooty. A festival named after the legendary king Valvil Ori is celebrated to highlight the indigenous traditions, culture and values of the tribal people living in the hills. Dr. Madhivendhan serves as MLA of Rasipuram Constituency. [74] The Ramarpatham Temple is located on the hillock. p. 1, Colin Cowdrey, "M.C.C. However, night time in the months of January and February is typically cold. Valparai receives among the highest rainfall in the region during the monsoons (around June). [8] AIADMK under J. Jayalalithaa won the elections and became the first ruling party to be re-elected in Tamil Nadu since 1984, though with a simple majority. [30] The garden has a 20-million-year-old fossilised tree. The first legislative assembly election for the Presidency was held in February 1937. [38] The Pykara river rises at Mukurthi peak and passes through a hilly tract, generally keeping to the north and turns to the west after reaching the plateau's edge. [29] On 14 April, DMK released its candidate list for Tamil Nadu. The facilities and standards of education are considered amongst the highest in India, and so these schools are popular amongst the elite of India and some of the neighbouring countries. [38] The river flows through a series of cascades; and the last two falls of 55 metres (180ft) and 61 metres (200ft) are known as Pykara falls. Historically, the two leaves of the bridge were opened manually using levers by workers. The railway bridge is 6,776ft (2,065m)[52] and was opened to traffic in 1914. Additionally, the Election Commission also recruited media personalities Suriya, Ashwin and Karthik, whose campaigning videos were filmed and shared on social media. [17][3] The most notable of them are the contributions of Muthu Kumara Ragunatha and Muthu Ramalinga Sethupathi, who transformed the temple to an architectural ensemble. [73][11] Large amount of money was spent during the tenure of Pradani Muthirulappa Pillai towards the restoration of the pagodas which were falling into ruins the Chockattan Mantapam or the cloistered precincts of the temple was reconstructed by him. The Construction work started in August 2020. There are a few traditional Toda Houses (known as Dogles) on the hills above the Botanical Garden, where Todas still dwell. [50] Being an island town, the traditional occupation was fishing, but due to poor returns, the people in fishing community have gradually shifted to other professions. Dhanush M. Kumar from DMK party of the UPA is the Member of Parliament (MP) - Lok Sabha since 2019. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway was built by the British in 1908,[47] and was initially operated by the Madras Railway Company. [57], The Rameswaram TV Tower is the tallest tower in India. The Legislature consisted of the Governor and two Legislative bodies a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council. [75][76] Though the origins are not clearly known, the Advaita school of Hinduism established by Sankaracharya, attributes the origin of Char Dham to the seer. [42] Kurumba people. The most common name of this town is Cheyyar but it is also referred to as Tiruvetipuram in many government records. . Located in the centre of town, Ramanathaswamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. It is well connected by road and rail transport. [73][11] The eastern tower and shrine of Nataraja were built by Dalavai Sethupathy in 1649 CE. Cheyyar (State Assembly Constituency) Cheyyar, officially Tiruvetipuram is a Town in the Tiruvannamalai District in the Tamil Nadu state of South India . [86] Though the Indian judiciary has provisions to prosecute foreigners, there is little progress due to the diplomatic overheads involved. Known as the City of Thousand Temples, Kanchipuram is known for its temple architectures, 1000-pillared halls, huge temple towers and silk sarees. It is home to the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Ordnance Factory Board (ODF) which houses Engine Factory and Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE). Reserved constituencies for candidates from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC / ST) were defined in 2007 by the Delimitation Commission.[24]. [7], As per the religious census of 2011, Tenkasi had 64% Hindus, 34.18% Muslims, 2.7% Christians.[8]. [13][14][15], In 2004, during the 12th assembly, the AIADMK Government under J. Jayalalithaa made unsuccessful attempts to shift the assembly, first to the location of Queen Mary's College and later to the Anna University campus, Guindy. Aliyar Dam Reservoir view from 14th hairpin bend. Ooty features a subtropical highland climate (Cwb) under Kppen climate classification. [37][39] Kamaraj Sagar Dam (also known as Sandynalla reservoir)[40] is located 10km (6.2mi) from the Ooty bus stand. Originally occupied by the Toda people, the area came under the rule of the East India Company at the end of the 18th century. [1] Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, is connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge. [44], Rameswaram comes under the Ramanathapuram assembly constituency and it elects a member to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly once every five years. The body of water attracts many birds throughout the year. Chapter 5 Ruler of the Raj, Railways, Lady Lawley Cottage (Western Australian Red Cross) 2008 iBooks. Many Bollywood movies Karz, Sadma, Maine pyar Kiya, Dil, Saajan, Beta, Hum aapke Hain koun, Raja, Mann were shot extensively in Ooty. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes. The rulers of Sri Lanka contributed to the temple Parakrama Bahu (11531186 CE) was involved in the construction of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The gardens have around a thousand species, both exotic and indigenous, of plants, shrubs, ferns, trees, herbal and bonsai plants. [47] The constituency was traditionally a stronghold of the Indian National Congress that won 6 times till the 1991 elections, after which it was won twice each by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Tiruvallur is a Grade I municipality and a fast developing city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is located on the banks of Coovum river about 46 km (29 mi) from downtown Chennai and just 5 km from megacity border, in the western part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA). The present Sixteenth Legislative Assembly was constituted on May 2, 2021. info)); abbreviated as Udhagai), is a city and a municipality in the Nilgiris district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is located 86 km (53 mi) north west of Coimbatore and 128 km (80 mi) south of Mysore and is the headquarters of the Nilgiris district. [31][32], Deer Park is located on the edge of Ooty Lake. As name goes, Tenkasi is situated in the Southern India and home to ThenKasi Viswanathar Temple. A flower show along with an exhibition of rare plant species is held every May. Geological evidence suggests that this bridge is a former land connection between India and Sri Lanka. The Autobiography of a Cricketer" (1976). It is popularly called the Queen of Hill Stations. [11] The contribution of the kings of the Sethupathy dynasty (17th century) to the temple was considerable. [95], This article is about the temple town. Food. The Assembly was the lower house and consisted of 215 members, who were further classified into general members and reserved members representing special communities and interests:[1][2]. Tenkasi Junction railway. The current Member of Parliament from The Sri Lankan navy has confirmed reports on Indian fishermen risking the international boundary due to depleted catch in Indian waters. In 2017, the municipal corporation planned to construct 33 decentralized compost processing plants at a cost of 109.6 million, each with a capacity to convert 4 tonnes of biodegradable waste into manure. Economy. 74% of the area has sandy soil due to the presence of sea and it has many islands surrounding it, the Palk Strait in the north west and Gulf of Mannar in the south East. Tiruchengode is a city and selection grade municipality located in southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is famous for the ancient hilltop temple of Umaiorubagan (Arthanreeshwara), dedicated to the unique combined male-female form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi (see Ardhanarishwara).This important place of pilgrimage is mentioned in the Tamil work [67] About 6 metric tonnes of solid waste are collected from the town every day in the four zones covering the whole of the town. Avadi (Tamil: ) is a suburb of Chennai within Chennai Metropolitan Area limit, located in the Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India.It is a municipal corporation west of Chennai, about 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Chennai Central Railway Station.It is surrounded by major defence establishments and is home to various universities and engineering colleges. Its natural environment attracts tourists and it is a popular summer destination. The current Member of Parliament from The highest temperature ever recorded in Ooty was 28.5C (83.3F), which by South Asian standards is very low for an all-time record high temperature. Thiruvarur is a part of the Nagapattinam (Lok Sabha constituency) it has the following six assembly constituencies Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thiruthuraipoondi, Vedaranyam, Kilvelur (SC) and Nannilam. Election Commission of India. [65][64], Electricity supply to the town is regulated and distributed by the Ramanathapuram circle of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB). The first legislature of any sort for the Presidency was the Madras Legislative Council which was set up as a non-representative advisory body in 1861. Dharmapuri is a town in the north western part of Tamil Nadu, India.It serves as the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district which is the first district created in Tamil Nadu after the independence of India by splitting it from then Salem district on 2 October 1965. "[50] after it satisfied the necessary criteria, thus forcing abandonment of the modernisation plans. It was the summer capital of the Madras Presidency. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes. [66], According to the 2011 census, Udhagamandalam had a population of 88,430 with a sex-ratio of 1,053 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. Tourism and fishery employ the majority of workforce in Rameswaram. However, they are not one and the same. The first phase will involve extending the road to 4 lanes 100ft with center median and encroachments have already started to be removed. 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The Indian National Congress obtained a majority by winning 159 of 215 seats. [91] The accord of 1974 allows fishermen of both the countries for resting and soaking the nets in the island. Heritage Express, K. Nantarajan, Heritage Steam Chariot Trust, 2007. The club still houses the billiards table that was used.[61][62]. Hindustan Photo Films manufactures photo films in Ooty. During the summer season in May, boat races and boat pageantry are organised for two days at the lake.[35][36]. [44] Parsons Valley Reservoir is the primary water source for the town and is mainly in a reserved forest and thus largely off-limits to visitors. Dhanush M. Kumar from DMK party of the UPA is the Member of Parliament (MP) - Lok Sabha since 2019. [16] During the 13th Assembly, the DMK government led by M. Karunanidhi proposed a new plan to shift the assembly and the government secretariat to a new building in the Omandurar Government Estate.