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Sivagiri is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Sivagiri, Erode
Sivagiri kanagagiri | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Kanagagiri | |
  Sivagiri, Erode Sivagiri, Erode (Tamil Nadu) | |
| Coordinates: 11°07′04.4″N 77°47′17.2″E / 11.117889°N 77.788111°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Erode |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Panchayat (Selection Grade) |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 17,979 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 33 yy xxxx |
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 edit
As of 2015[update] 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 edit
The economy of the town is dependent on the agriculture and textile industries (mostly handlooms).
Culture edit
- 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 edit
Sivagiri is connected by two state highways passing through the town:
- SH84A connecting Erode – Modakurichi - Vellakoil – Mulanur.
- The Arachalur- Thamaraipalayam- Kodumudi road passes 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 edit
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 edit
- ^ "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.