Oormelalagiyan

Oormelalagiyan
village
Oormelalagiyan Location in Tamil Nadu, India Show map of Tamil Nadu Oormelalagiyan Oormelalagiyan (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 9°1′19.25″N77°21′31.7″E / 9.0220139°N 77.358806°E / 9.0220139; 77.358806
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Tirunelveli
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Nearest city	Tirunelveli

Oormelalagiyan (also transliterated as Oormenialagiyan, Urmenialagiyan, Urmelalagiyan, and Oormelalagian) is a village in Tamil Nadu, India. ^[1] It is located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from Tenkasi and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) Courtallam. It is geographically well positioned with a "Lord Ganesh" temple in the entrance of the village and housing scenic views of Western Ghats and drizzling winds from there.

The village is also known for their peoples’ artistic talents for several decades. Their reach is beyond the boundaries of village and contributions have been appreciated even in present-day stylish Tamil film industry.^{[ citation needed ]} At least 15 known cinematographers were from this village.

It won the president award (2009) for its hygiene.

References

1. "Primary Census Abstract Data Tables – India: Final Population Totals". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2025.