Thangachimadam

Thangachimadam is a village in Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.

Geography
Rameshwaram is separated from the mainland by Pamban channel.

Economy
The main occupation of people live here is fishing and its allied occupations. As Thangachimadam is located in the middle of the Rameswaram island it has sea access on both sides North and Side. This this advantage facilitates the fishing for the entire year.

Also coconut and jasmine farming activities exist at a considerable level. Jasmine nurseries abound in this coastal hamlet although fishing is the predominant activity. Around 300 farmers cultivate the exotic jasmine variety that is known for its unique fragrance. Small nurseries cover at least 150 acres in the village. Jasmine is almost synonymous with the temple city of Madurai, but the famed Madurai malli has its origins in this little known village of Thangachimadam on Rameswaram island.

Climate
Thangachimadam has a hot tropical climate temperature ranging from 25 °C (min) to 46 °C (max) and the relative humidity is high at 79% on an average and it ranges between 80% and 90%.

Winter: Max. 30 °C Min. 25 °C, rainfall: 500 mm

Communication
Under the joint ISRO-MSSRF Village Resource Centre programme- ISRO has sanctioned satellite connectivity to Thiruvaiyaru in Tanjore, Sembatty in Dindigul district and Thangachimadam in Ramnad district. These centers will facilitate teleconferences between farm and fishing families at these locations and MSSRF scientists as well as with leading experts in the area of health, education, agriculture, fisheries, marketing and disaster management.

Education

 * Govt Higher Secondary School.
 * Mandapam Union Primary School
 * Vivekanda Vidyalaya Matriculation School.
 * St. Theresa primary school.
 * Holy Cross girls higher secondary school.
 * Punitha Yagappar Higher Secondary School
 * Kamaraj high school.
 * King of Kings Matriculation School
 * Infant Jesus Matriculation school.
 * Al Hadi Primary school.
 * St.James primary and nursery school
 * St.Anne's Matriculation Higher Secondary school
 * Udhayam Polytechnic College

Notable people

 * S. A. Chandrasekhar, Tamil film director
 * Former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's resting place is at Ariyankundu Bus stop near Thangachimadam.