Chinnasalem
| Chinnasalem | |
   Chinnasalem in Tamil Nadu and India | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Viluppuram |
| Population • Density | 35,000 (2006[update]) • 1,435.2205 /km2 (3,717 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area | 13.60 km² (5 sq mi) |
Coordinates: 11°38′58″N 78°51′36″E / 11.649546°N 78.859863°E Chinnasalem is a panchayat town in Viluppuram district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Demographics
As of 2006 India census,[1] Chinnasalem had a population of 35,000. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Chinnasalem has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 60%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.[update]
Economics
The economy of Chinnasalem is primarily agricultural, including cultivation of Rice, Tapioca, Cotton, Vegetables, Dairy Farming, and Turmeric. Chinnasalem's weekly market serves the surrounding village areas.
Chinnasalem is the supplier of rice to south India. Because, Chinnasalem having nearly 75 modern rice mills and the surrounding areas. It is the first town in Tamilnadu and south India, which is having more than 30 rice mills within town limit and they are a major source of employment locally. Chinnasalem rice producers won "Gem of India" award, honored by Government of India for the quality rice production.
There are also some sago factories that produce Sago from tapioca.In and around of chinnasalem having rice bran oil mills that produce oils like ground nut oils which is mostly use by Japanese. Chinnasalem is also known for their wood crafts. These industries export to other parts of Tamil Nadu and internationally.
In Tamil nadu, in this town and surrounding areas having more than 1000 no of Paddy harvesters. These peoples are going all over Tamilnadu, southern Andhara and southern Karnataka for paddy harvesting.
Educational institutions
Chinnasalem has many schools which made district state toppers. There are so many teacher training institutions and B.Ed institutions located in and around the town.
Chinnasalem is also home to Idhaya Engineering College for Women. Mahabharathi Engineering college
1. Little Flower Hr Sec School (1)super school.
2. Milton Matriculation School
3. Oli Matriculation School
4. Kurinji Matriculation School
5. Government Boys & girls Higher Secondary School. (1 each)
6. Jeevan Matriculation School
7. Sakthi Matriculation School
8. Bharathi Matriculation School
Totally Primary and Middle Schools Are 14
1. Shree Balaji Teacher Training Institute
2. Bharathi Teacher Training and B.Ed institution
3. Dr. Radhakrishnan Teacher Training and B.Ed institution
4. T.M.S. Teacher Training and B.Ed institution
5. Sakthi Teacher Training and B.Ed institution
Transport
Road Links This town is the midpoint between Chennai and CoimbatoreSalem and Villupuram (approx 85 km from either point). The town is well connected by buses from Villupuram, Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Chennai and the northern region of Kerala. Buses also run from Perambalur, Thiruvannamalai, Trichy, Namakkal, Cuddalore districts. Along NH 68, buses run frequently from Kallakurichi to Salem city through Chinnasalem. (approximately 247 km each way) and between
Train Links The town's railway station serves trains on the route to Mettur, Cuddalore, Rameshwaram, Nagore, Pondicherry, Kanyakumari,Salem, Coimbatore, Cochin, Madurai, Trichy, Mangalore, Bangalore and Chennai.
The New Garib Ratham Train has introduced from Pondicherry to Yeshwantapur(Bangalore) through Hosur, Salem.
Chenai Egmore to Salem JN Super Fast Daily
Train code 1063 1064
Train Timing at Chinnasalem approx, 10.30pm for Chennai 3.45am for Salem.
Train Timing at Chennai and Salem, Departure 11.20pm and 9.40pm and Arrival 4.00am 5.25am respectively.
TRAIN ROUTE You Queried For Train No Train Name Date Runs From Source Runs On 1063 MS SALEM EXP 09/08/2008 CHENNAI EGMORE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark
MS CHENNAI EGMORE 1 Source 23:20 0 1
TBM TAMBARAM 1 23:44 23:45 25 1
CGL CHENGALPATTU 1 00:11 00:12 56 2
MLMR MELMARUVATTUR 1 00:39 00:40 92 2
TMV TINDIVANAM 1 01:04 01:05 122 2
VM VILLUPARAM JN 1 01:45 01:55 159 2
VRI VRIDHACHALAM JN 1 02:50 03:00 213 2
CHSM CHINNASALEM 1 03:44 03:45 265 2
ATU ATTUR 1 04:09 04:10 297 2
VGE VALAPPADI G HLT 1 04:44 04:45 319 2
APN AYODHYAPATTANAM 1 04:54 04:55 338 2
SXT SALEM TOWN 1 05:04 05:05 346 2
SA SALEMJN 1 05:45 Destination 353 2
TRAIN ROUTE You Queried For Train No Train Name Date Runs From Source Runs On 1064 SA CHENNAI EXP 09/08/2008 SALEM JN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark
SA SALEMJN 1 Source 21:40 0 1
SXT SALEMTOWN 1 21:51 21:52 7 1
APN AYODHYAPATTANAM 1 21:59 22:00 15 1
VGE VALAPPADI G HLT 1 22:17 22:18 34 1
ATU ATTUR 1 22:34 22:35 57 1
CHSM CHINNASALEM 1 22:54 22:55 88 1
VRI VRIDHACHALAM JN 1 00:05 00:15 140 2
VM VILLUPARAM JN 1 01:05 01:15 194 2
TMV TINDIVANAM 1 01:54 01:55 232 2
MLMR MELMARUVATTUR 1 02:21 02:22 262 2
CGL CHENGALPATTU 1 02:51 02:52 297 2
TBM TAMBARAM 1 03:19 03:20 328 2
MS CHENNAIEGMORE 1 04:00 Destination 353 2
Air links The Nearest International Airports are Trichy 110 km, Chennai 250 km, Bangalore 285 km. The Nearest Domestic Airpors are Trichy 110 km, chennaiBangalore 285 km, Coimbatore 250 km and Madurai 240 km. 250 km,
Pilgrim Centres
Here Gangatheeswarar and Varadhrajaperumal temples are famous.
Throwpathy amman temple Therottam(Temple car) festival is very famous in surrounding areas, which is attract more people from other districts also.
ThiruKundram and Kattukottai are familiar Lord Murugan temple situated on hill, which is famous for Panguni uthiram. Both are away from 8 km and 20 km respctively.
Aragalur Bhairavar puja is celebrated in a grand way at the Sri Kamanada Eswarnew moon day (Ashtami) at midnight. This is probably the only temple having like this Bairavar pooja in Tamilnadu. It is about 10 km away from this town. . temple on the 8th day after the
Veerabayangaram and Nallathur temples festival are locally familiar.
Namasivayapuram temple is known for its Arthanareeswarar like Tiruchengode
It is very famous for its Therottam(Temple Car festival) in surrounding districts. It is located on Kalrayan Hills, Which 20 km away from this town
Melnaariyappanoor Church
The 100 year old famous church is situated in Chennai - Selam highway and 6 km from Chinna Salem. The church is constructed by the Kunchaan, a devotee of St. Anthoniyar.
The Every Year June-13th should celebrated for St. Anthoniyar festival, attended and celebrated for 10 Lakhs people. Government Transport corporation running the bus facility in this festival all over cities in Tamil Nadu. Most people come by bullock cart, which are quite scenic, which makes for heavy traffic on National Highway 68
In This temple is an ancient Temple, it Located at 3 km in near by Chinnasalem Town, It was built in 11th Century by Cholas, it’s totally damaged, Now rebuilt for this temple. “ The Pradosha Pooja “ is famous in every month. This is probably, in honor of the Magadesn, the Magadai Mandalam Chief of Aragalur.
The Maha Sivan Rathiri Festival is Very Famous in this
Koogaiyur which is 12 km away from this town having 12th centuries Chola`s 5 Eeswaran and Perumal Temples.
Places of interest
Raj Bhavan Deluxe Lodge, Up-Stairs of Lakshmi Vilas Bank, Salem Main Road, Chinnasalem(04151236556), Kalvarayan Hills (having falls),Komugi Dam are about 18 km from this town, which is familiar for summer vocational for local people and also to Villupuram, Salem, Cuddalore, Perambalore district. And Forest is near to this town about 3 km on the way to nainarpalayam village, which is having so many animals like deer, fox etc...
Here another one important place is Attupannai(Sheep Farm),which is the Asia's first biggest farm (nearly 1700 Acres). It is located at V.Kootroad which is suburban of Chinnasalem on NH68. Here over thousand no of sheeps and cocks are there. Recently Pigs also growing.
Kannimarswamy.It is having seven child gods. It is also a famous god in that area. And this area living peoples believe the god power.
Politics
Chinnasalem assembly constituency is part of Kallakkurichi (Lok Sabha constituency).[2] Some of our dirty politicians demolished the chinnasalem assembly constituency for their personal interests without the knowledge and interests of chinnasalem people. For kallakurichi lok sabha constituency, chinnasalem is the middle area of all sides. and also chinnasalem is one of the emerging educational and industrial hub of south arcot area. so, our politicians will take efforts to make chinnasalem as assembly or lok sabha constituency.
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