Pullambadi


Pullambadi is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Pullambadi town panchayat heads the revenue block of Pullambadi in the taluk of Lalgudi

History

The village of Pullambadi was upgraded into town panchayat during later 19th century. The name pullambadi was derived from the word "pullinambadi" which means the village of birds.

Demographics

India census, Pullambadi had a population of 9985. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pullambadi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 65%. In Pullambadi, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Geography

This small town is situated on the Banks of river Nandhiyar which is tribute to River Kollidam.

Attractions

Lord Chidambareswara Temple which is built by Kulothunga Chola I is main attraction. Recent Excavations of inscriptions at Temple reveals many Historical events during Early Chola period. Now the age of temple is around 950 years.
Devi Temple Called Kulunthalamman Festival During April/May is famous in Tiruchirapalli District after Samayapuram Mariamman Temple. The festival starts with Muthal kaappu on first Tuesday of "chithirai" Tamil month followed by second kaapu on second Tuesday. Then the 10 days long festival will start.

Education

Agriculture is the main occupation and Paddy is main crop grown in this region. Pullambadi Canal passes through the town. This canal was constructed by Mr.K.Kamaraj Former CM of Tamil Nadu during the 1960s. This was one of the biggest irrigation projects in Tamil Nadu.

Temples