SukkangalPatti

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SukkangalPatti
Nickname(s): 
Skpatti
Coordinates: 9°50′19″N77°25′57″E / 9.838514°N 77.432585°E / 9.838514; 77.432585 Coordinates: 9°50′19″N77°25′57″E / 9.838514°N 77.432585°E / 9.838514; 77.432585
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Theni
Population
 (2001)
  Total3,900
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code04554
Vehicle registration 060
Avg. summer temperature39.5 °C (103.1 °F)
Avg. winter temperature25.8 °C (78.4 °F)
Website www.theni.tn.nic.in

Sukkangalpatti is a panchayat town in Theni district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

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Geography

Sukkangalpatti is located in Cumbum Valley, also called Kambam Valley, is a valley in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu state in India near the Kerala state border. This is the most fertile valley in south India, The valley includes lands between Thekkadi Hills, Varusanadu Hills, and Kodaikanal Hills.It is well-connected by road to Chinnamanur & Theni.

Distance From Towns:
6 km from Chinnamanur.
25 km from Theni.
15 km from Cumbum.
107 km from Madurai. 12 km from Uthamapalayam.

History

The former name of SukkangalPatti was Kalatchipuram .

Economy

Its economy depends mostly on agriculture. The main produce of this village are grapes, bananas, coconut, onion, ivy gourd (Kovaikaai), tomato, drumstick and other food crops are cultivated.

It is one of the few remaining places in Tamil Nadu producing grapes.

Water Resources

It is depends on ground water. The ground water level based on the two ponds like Thalamuthan Kanmai & Milagai Kulam.

Shanmuganathi Dam is the main water source for the Thalamuthan Kanmai.

Educational institutions

Schools:
1.Kallar Primary School, Sukkangalpatti
2. Hindu Nadar Middle School, Sukkangalpatti
3. GoodSam Matriculation School, SukkangalPatti
4. Government Higher Secondary School, Odaipatti, SukkangalPatti

Colleges:
1.P.S.Muthu College Of Arts and Science, SukkangalPatti
2.P.S.Muthu College Of PhysicalEducation, SukkangalPatti

Health Care Centre

1. GoodSam Medical Centre, SukkangalPatti
2. Government Hospital, OdaiPatti, SukkangalPatti

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Grapes cultivation in SukkangalPatti.
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Grapes Cultivation.
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Ivy gourd(Kovaikaai)
Shanmuganathi Dam Shanmuganathi Dam.jpg
Shanmuganathi Dam

Industries

1. The Southern fruits (Banana) Limited, SukkangalPatti
2. The R.P.Fruits Limited, SukkangalPatti

Bullock cart race held in SukkangalPatti Bullock cart race, SukkangalPatti.jpg
Bullock cart race held in SukkangalPatti

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [1] Sukkangalpatti had a population of 2,116. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sukkangalpatti has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 52%. In Sukkangalpatti, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. near 2 colleges are available.

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References

  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.