Pulavanchi
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Pulavanchi | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Pulavanchi | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Taluk | Pattukkottai |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 614903 |
| Vehicle registration | TN- |
| Nearest city | Maddukkur |
| Website | pulavanchi |
Pulavanchi is a village located in Madukkur Panchayat Union, Pattukkottai Taluk, in the Thanjavur District, of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1]
The name Pulavanchi is derived from a combination of pulamai (the name talent) and vanchi (woman), named after people who used to occupy the area. Now, the population is primarily Vellalar, Kallar, Aachariyar, Thevar, Naadar. Paraiyar(dalits).
Kalyanaodai Vaikal splits from Puthu Aru Vaikal that too is separated from Kaveri River by Kallanai Dam rivers. The village is surrounded by fields of crops and coconut trees. There are also many ponds and a large lake. The village is one of 15 selected for the Tamil Nadu Green Village Award.
Pulavanchi is a picturesque village surrounded by lush greenery and abundant water resources. A branch of the Kalyanaodai vaikal canal, originating from the Cauvery River, flows through its heart, providing irrigation for the surrounding paddy, coconut, and sugarcane farms. The village's strategic location near irrigation canals and water storage areas, known as kavalam, further enhances its agricultural productivity.
Ration Shop: under public distribution system - Madukkur Panchayat Union General Distribution Center. Thanjavur District Co-Operative General Distribution Services Limited Post Office
The village is also one of the 36 constituency villages of Musukunda Nadu. In 2018, Cyclone Gaja devastated South India, killing 45 people and causing severe damage. Pulavanchi, was also heavily affected.In response, the government allocated funds.
References
[edit]- ^ "Award for panchayat". The Hindu. 14 August 2005. Archived from the original on 31 October 2006. Retrieved 7 September 2008.
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