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SingalandaPuram is a small Town located in between Salem and Namakkal, near Rasipuram. Originally it was in Salem District and currently it is in Namakkal District, in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu.

Population
As per the Census of India (2001) , the Population of SingalandaPuram is:
 * Total Population: 10,422
 * Males :  5,345
 * Females : 5,077
 * Total Households : 2,758

Climate
As per the availability of weather Data for Salem(India) ,which is the nearest City for Singalandapuram, the Climatic Conditions of Singalandpuram may be defined as below:


 * Winter (Nov-Dec-Jan):   30 to 21 degrees Celsius.
 * Summer (March-April-May-June-July): 38 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Some time, in summer, the Highest Temperature goes beyond 40 degree Celsius.

In general, the climatic condition of Singalandapuram is pleasent, since it is very nearer to Kolli Hills.

Nearest Hill Station : Kolli Hills


Kolli Hills or Kolli Malai is a small mountain range located nearer to SingalandaPuram.

The Buses from Salem to Kolli Hills is going through SingalandaPuram. At Kalappanayakkan Patti, the Bus turns towards the Kolli Hills. Normally the bus goes up to Semmedu and further upto Arappuleeswarar Temple.

The climatic conditions of Kolli Hills has direct effect at SingalandaPuram. For Example:

Whenever there is excess rain fall at Kolli Hills, sometimes the rain water use to come up to Singalandapuram. This happens very rarely and may be once in 4 to 5 years afterwards.

There are occasions that we received water from Kongalaee River, which originates from Kolli Hills, near Thoppapatti JederPalayam, And the excess water use to pass through Singalandapuram at the northern end of SingalandaPuram Thoppu.

There are some instances that the PappanKulam Lake, which is located at the Southern part of SingalandaPuram, got some sudden water from Kolli Hills, without any indications of rain at SingalandaPuram.

Nearest Village Belukurichi and its Importance

 * (See the Main Article: Belukurichi)

Belukurichi is a small village, nearer to Singalandapuram. The village is right bellow Kolli Hills. The name Belukurichi has its root from 'Velavan Kurunji', meaning the land and hills that belong to Velavan [ Murugan ] known as Palaniyappar.

Belukurichi has a wonderful temple known as Palaniappar Temple. This is a place where Lord Muruga disguised to lure and marry Valli.

The great Tamil Saint and Poetess "Avvaiyar" visited this temple during the period of "Valvil Ori" and prayed Lord Muruga.

The Lord Murugan's idol has many speaciality and like this Idol it is not found in any other place. The Specialties are:
 * The idol of Lord Muruga in this temple is swayambu or said to have formed by its own.
 * The Lord is found with his hair knotted atop his head and looks like a hunter.
 * This idol has got a unique feature wherein Lord Muruga holds a rooster (Cheval) in his left hand though resting on his hip.
 * He has also got a pichuva katthi (a hunter's dagger) in his waist band.


 * The Lord is also depicted as wearing sandals in his feet which is another unique feature.

Singalandapuram, Belukurichi and Kolli Hills
There is a Murugan Temple, Palaniyappaar Koil, at the foothills of Kolli Hills near Belukurichi.

The people of SingalandaPuram use to go by walk to the Paliniyappaar Temple, with great devotion and en-route enjoying the Scenic beauty of Kolli Hills.

On the way to Kolli Hills there is a small mountain pass to be crossed and its name is 'Chinna Karadu' and that area is surrounded by small mountains. While crossing this 'Chinna Karadu', people use to make sound and the same will be repeated at that place. People use to enjoy by hearing their own voice, the echo.

After crossing the 'Chinna Karadu', before reaching the Temple, we have to cross the small town Belu Kurichi. Once after reaching the Palaniyappar Temple, the real Scenic Beauty of the Koilli Hills and the surrounding place is very much a great Pleasant experience.

The panoramic view of the Kolli Hills can be seen from SingalandaPuram, Belu Kurichi and Kalappan Naiyakkan Patti areas.

Some of the scenic beauty of Kolli Hills are shown here.

Nearest River : Kaveri / Cauvery
For SingalandaPuram, Kaveri Rever is the nearest River and we can reach Kaveri River at: Mohanur, Thottiyam, Tiruchirappalli, Paramathi Velur, Kodumudi.

Other nearby Locations are : Bhavani, Erode, Mettur Dam.

Historical References
Sinhala Aanda Puram --- ("Sinhala" Ruled Village)

As per the elderly people, the Name of Singalanda Puram might have come due to --- Sinhala King might have ruled this place. So that the name Singalanda Puram.

The above was mentioned in many meetings by the then Village Munsiff Venkataraman Iyer, during 1950-1960s.

Participation in the Indian Independence Movement
People of SingalandaPuram, had participated in the Indian Freedom Movements. It is understood from the elderly people, that Mahatma Gandhi, Raja Goplachariyar (Rajaji) and other national leaders visited this village before the Independence.

(Gandhiji held a public meeting in 1933 in Namakkal under the slope of the Namakkal rock. Refer the Wikipedia Page on Namakkal)

At that time of their visit they were accommodated at the Periyaswamy Koil and for the same the family of "Kuthirai Vandikarar" Periyanna Pillai received for few years, the Dhoti and Saree from the District Congress Committee. As on today there is no record available, but the information is correct.

Mauritius Gone
People of SingalandaPuram gone to Mauritius at the time of British period, to work in the Sugar Cane fields (as per the elderly people). But none of them returned from Mauritius. They all settled there.

????(See the reference of Mauritius Murugan Culutre an Excellent article to read.)

Important Personalities visited

 * The then Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj and MG Ramachandran visited this village several times (1960-1970s).
 * Bangalore Ramani Ammal --- one of the popular Tamil Singer --- performed the Musical Program, just Opposite to the Shiva Temple (1960s).
 * NamagiriPettai Krishnan, --- one of the great Nadaswara Vidhwan --- performed his Nadaswarm concert at the Main Bus stop area (1960s).

Industries and main Occupations

 * Weaving
 * Hand Loom --- At Singalandapuram, Handloom Cotton Sarees were prepared. The Business Centre was Salem and the required materials were brought from Salem and after preparation of the Sarees, the same were sold with the Salem Business People. The handloom was more popular during 1950 to 1970.
 * Power Loom --- Currently, after 1970, the Power loom facilities are being added and variety of products are being prepared.


 * Agriculture
 * Petal Leaves
 * Tapioca Cultivation and Sago Factory --- preparation of "Javvarisi" / Sabudana
 * Ground nut
 * Sugar Cane
 * Paddy, Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Millets etc ("Nel", "Cholam", "Kammbu", "Kelvaragu", "Thinai")

Notable Business Activities of Singalandapuram

 * There are Oil Mills, which procure Grondnut and Process and Extract Groundnut Oil, and the same were sold at places like Rasipuram and Salem.
 * Milk Products
 * Ghee --- Rasipuram is famous for Ghee. The surrounding villages inclusive of Singalandapuram, contributed for the same.
 * There were Ghee preparation facility at Singalandapuram (1960s)during the period of Nadupayya Chettiyar. After the preparation of Ghee in their premises, it was sold at Rasipuram and Salem.
 * At Singalandapuram Pirivu Road, at the end of Koneripatti Lake, at the Road divertion/junction for Singalandapuram and Seerappalli---Namagiripettai, the Traders use to collect Ghee and Butter from the Agriculturist who were going to Rasipuram for selling their produces on Tuesdays, on the Weekly market day at Rasipuram.
 * Curd was collected and sent to Salem in Tins, during 1950-1960s, by mini van and Bus. Collection point was in front of Chettiyar's Shop at Chinnakkadai Street.

Communities and their areas of specialisation
Strong Community set up is existing at Singalandapuram. Those who know more details can Improve this Article by providing the details of their area of achievements.


 * Vellala Gaunders --- Agriculture
 * Kannada Chettiars --- Textile Industries
 * Pillai / Kodikkal Karars --- Agriculture and Education
 * Mudaliars --- Textile Industries & Bussiness
 * Palavans --- Agricultural Activities
 * Chettiars --- Merchant and Mills
 * Nadars --- Agriculture and Tobacco business
 * Potters --- Building Construction and related business
 * Other Castes --- Social Activities

In general, from all the communities, nowadays, so many are having good education and working in Government and Private setups inclusive of IT fields in different cities and other countries as well.

Road Transport
SingalandaPuram is Located just 10 Kms away from (NH-7) the National Highway-7 and North-South Corridor which passes through Andagalore Gate, 4 Kms from Rasipuram.

The State Highway SH-95 from Rasipuram to Mohanur (via Singalandapuram, Belu Kurichi, KalappaNayakkan Patti, Sendamangalam, Namakkal) is passing through Singalandapuram.

There are 187 State Highways in Tamilnadu. Out of that the State Highway No. SH-95, Mohanur - Namakkal - Sendamangalam - Rasipuram Road (total distance 54.0 Kms) is passing through Singalandapuram.

Every 5 to 10 minutes you will get a Bus either to Namakkal or Rasipuram-Salem. So, there is no problem for bus services.

Following Table Explains the Bus Facilities at the Bus Stands of RasiPuram, Namakkal and Salem which are the nearest Cities from where we can get good connectivity to different parts of Tamil Nadu and nearby states.

Nearest Railway Stations

 * SALEM

Nearest Railway Station is Rasipuram which is 7kms from Singalandhapuram. There are 10trains which comes everyday.

The next Nearest Railway Station is SALEM, which is a Railway Division and it is a six railway routes merging junction.

Many Trains are passing through Salem Junction and Direct Trains are available for the following destinations as mentioned below (alongwith the routes): The main train originating from Salem is MS Salem Express. (Via --- Attur, Virdhachalam, Villupuram to Chennai Egmore) Apart from this Train, Yercaud Express is also a prime train from Salem. Which was earlier originating from Salem. (via --- Jolarpettai, Katpadi(vellore) to Chennai Central)

Salem enjoys good rail connectivity throughout the day to the state capital Chennai.

Once the Karur - Salem (via --- Mohanur - Namakkal - Rasipuram) Railway link is established in the future, then Rasipuram will be the nearest Railway Station for SingalandaPuram.
 * RASIPURAM (In future --- may be between 2010-2012)

Salem Airport
Salem Airport (Tamil: சேலம் வானூர்தி நிலையம்) , is one of the Nearest Airport for the residents of SingalandaPuram.

Salem Airport is a domestic airport with international standards at Kamalapuram near Omalur on NH7 towards Dharmapuri, it is only being used for charter flights, (up to Nov. 2009) and there were NO Scheduled Commercial Air Service from Salem Airport, however, there are plans to resume operations in the near future.

As per the latest development (15-10-2009), there is a hope that the Commercial Flights from Salem Airport may be started very soon by the Kingfisher Airlines which Scheduled its operation from Salem to Chennai from 15th November 2009.

Tiruchirappalli Airport
Tiruchirappalli is the nearest Airport and is an International Airport, which operates flights to Indian cities and neighbouring countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and the Gulf countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Trichy airport is the second largest airport in Tamil Nadu next to Chennai.

Nearest Colleges
There is no College, or other Higher Education Centres at Singalandapuram. But, there are so many Colleges in the nearby cities like, Rasipuram, Salem, Namakkal and Tiruchirappalli. These places are fore runners in the field of Education in Tamil Nadu. And the majority of the Students of Singalandapuram also like to Study in the above cities.

Another Village with same name
Another village with same name near Thuraiyur, Tiruchirappalli District is there.


 * 1.Tamil Nadu	Namakkal	Rasipuram	 Singalandapuram
 * 2.Tamil Nadu	Tiruchirappalli	Thuraiyur	 Singalandapuram

This place name is spelled as mentioned below:
 * Singalandapuram (most used and proper spelling)
 * Singalandhapuram
 * Singalanthapuram

Notable Personalities

 * Painter Ganeshan --- Painted "Thirukkural" in the School Buildings and Painted the Temple Top of Annanmar Koil. He was almost like a Village Scientist, to tried many Scientific experiments in the village. (1950-1960s)


 * Kuppanna Pillai --- More than 2 times, elected for Village Panchayat Board as President and was a Prominent follower of Mahatma Gandhi, Kamaraj and Congress. He tried his level best to get the High School for Singalandapuram.


 * Venkata Raman Iyer --- the then Village Munsiff, very helpful and he who was one of the prominent personality, who tried his level best to get the High School for Singalandapuram.

Author of this Article
P.Periyannan, native of SingalandaPuram, currently at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. One of the early entrant in Computer field from this village (Singalandapuram), who worked in different states (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra, Karnataka, MP, UP) and abroad (Sultanate of Oman).

Everybody is welcome to Contribute for this Article
Those who associated to and who know about SingalandaPuram, may contribute to enhance the article.