Natham

Natham (Tamil: [nattam]) is a Taluka in Dindigul district in the Madurai Region Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

For the taluk in Dindigul district, see Natham taluk.

Natham Lingama Nayakanpatti
Town
Nickname(s):  N.Kovilpatti
Natham Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10.184385°N 78.422159°E / 10.184385; 78.422159
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Dindigul
Zone	Madurai
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	624 401
Telephone code	04544
Vehicle registration	TN 57
Nearest city	Natham,Tirupattur, Karaikudi, Devakottai, Sivaganga, Madurai, Pudukottai, Trichy, Dindigul, Melur, Viralimalai, Ponnamaravathi,
Literacy	59.5% male and 46.6% female%
Lok Sabha constituency	Dindigul
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Natham
Climate	Cooling (Köppen)

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Natham had a population of 22,533. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Natham has an average literacy rate of 40%, lesser than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 36%, and female literacy is 46%. In Natham, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The number of drop outs in this village is also higher.KosuKurichi, Sendurai and Sirugudi are leading villages.

Culture

The Tamil culture is Pandiya's era and the language style is different from other districts. Natham has a Mariamman Temple which conducts annual rituals that are famous in the entire group of villages. The festivals during the season include people performing various activities to Amman viz – Pal Kodam, walking on fire, carrying fire pots, In this festival very famous conducting yearly once etc. Natham Kovilpatty Kailasanathar temple is very famous in navakiraka pooja that was built many years back. Churches, Masjid are available. The Natham Periya Pallivasal was constructed in the year of 1900. All festivals are celebrated well with people of Natham.

Economy

Natham is famous for Mango, Tamarind, Coconut, Guava, Cotton business/ready-made shirts and also for cereals and pulses. In addition the trade in Non-timber forest produce (NTFP) enhances the economy of Natham. The regions in and around Natham are agriculturally fertile.

There are many cotton mills are started and it produces huge employment opportunities for local people.

Education and institutions

DuraiKamalam Government Hr. Secondary School (Boys), Kovilpatty, Natham.

Government Girls Hr Secondary School, Natham.

Meenakshi Matriculations School, Kovilpatty, Natham.

Landis Matriculation Hr. Secondary School, Anna Nagar, Natham.- (This school earned district third rank (496/500) in the sslc examination in the year 2014–15.)

R.C. Little Flower middle & hr secondary schools, Pappapatty, Natham.

RC Matriculation School, Natham,

Ramsuns Matriculation School, Natham.(A girl from Ramsun's Matric school earned district third rank (490/500) in the SSLC examinations in the year 2011–12)

Kallalagar Matriculation Hr. Secondary School, Ayyanarpuram, Natham Kallalagar CBSE School Natham

Sarva Seva Hr Secondary School, Ayyanarpuram, Natham.

Peniel Matriculation School, Vemparali, Natham.

Peniel teacher training institutions, Vrmparali, Natham.

NPR Arts & Science College, Natham

NPR College of Engineering(No IT department, it is closed due to no admission), Natham

NPR Catering & Hotel Management(closed-no admission), Natham

NPR College of Education(closing in progress), Natham

NPR Polytechnic College, Natham

NPR Teacher Training Institute, Natham

Cinema theater

1. Central Cinemas
2. laxmana
3. kavingan

Hotels & restaurants

1. NEW TAJ HOTEL
2. New jass hotel
3. JPM Lodges-A/C and Non A/C rooms
4. Kallalagar International Hotel A/c rooms Non A/c rooms
5. Karaikudi Chettinad Restaurant
6. Kundathoor Hotel
7. Meenakshi Bhavan Hotel
8. New Mass Hotel
9. Bismi Briyani Hotel
10. Jayam chettinadu Hotel
11. Sait Crispy parotta Hotel
12. KAVANNA PARROTTA STALL

The famous 'poricha' parota alias oil fried parota has its roots from here. Most famous one is 'yusuf bhai' parota shop which is open only in mornings and evenings. check with locals for locating the shop as it has no sign boards. Taj hotel in madurai road, in front of bus stand sells the fried parota for lunch as well.

For meal lovers kundathoor military hotel provides non-veg meals at affordable cost. curry and gravy are must try. it's on kottambatti / karaikudi road, a few meters after madurai road.

Computer Education Institute

1. Inayam Community Resource Center
2. Palaniyappa computers & travels #https://palaniyappacomputer.blogspot.com/p/goverment-examinations.html==

Banks

1. Canara Bank
2. State Bank of India
3. Indian Overseas Bank
4. Indian Bank
5. Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank
6. City Union Bank
7. Co-Operative Bank
8. Pandyan Grama Bank
9. ICICI Bank

Private finance services

1. Muthoot Mini Financiers Ltd
2. Muthoot George Finance
3. Muthoot Fincorp
4. Manapuram Finance
5. Kosamttam Finance
6. Shriram Transport Finance Co Ltd
7. Sri Vinayaga Finance

Villages in Natham Taluk

1. Kovilpatti
2. Kosukurichi (River paalaru) (dindugul and Trichy district end of village)
3. Mulaiyur
4. N.Kurumbapatty
5. Uluppakudi
6. Punnaipatty
7. Eramanaikanpatty
8. lingavadi
9. Palappanaikanpatty
10. Madhukarampatty
11. Parali
12. Vemparali
13. Parali pudur
14. Thethampatty
15. Erakkapatty
16. Uralipatty
17. Samuthirapatty
18. Sirugudi
19. Kottaiyur
20. Aravankurichi
21. Mangalapatty
22. Manakattor
23. Sendurai
24. kudakipatty
25. Sirankattupatty
26. Ayyanarpuram
27. Sethur
28. Kuttupatty
29. Pudupatty
30. Sengulam
31. Avichipatty
32. Panniyamalai
33. Naduvanoor
34. Manjanaikanpatty
35. Nallakandam
36. Nallor
37. Pillaiyar Natham
38. Kottaipatty
39. Kumarapatty
40. Karuthalakkampatty
41. Ammapatty
42. Boothakudi
43. Moongilpatty
44. Ayyapatty
45. Pallapatty
46. Sadayampatty
47. Sambaipatty
48. Malaiyur, Chinna Malaiyur, Valasu
49. Velayuthampatty
50. Kalvelipatty
51. Pannuvarpatty
52. Sathampadi
53. Reddyapaty
54. Nadumandalam
55. Velampatty
56. Idayapatty
57. Chellappanaikanpatty
58. Chinnayampatty
59. Pannuvar Patty
60. Veerappanayakkanpatty

Transport

Natham has a bus stand, which is used by RMTC and private operators. This is situated center of the town on Madurai and Dindigul.

Natham city has well connected by Government & Private busses, Chennai, Madurai, Melur, Trichy, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Dindigul, Karaikudi, Kodaikanal,Theni, Kumuli(Kerala), Coimbatore, Tripur, Karur, Erode, Pudukottai, Pattukotttai, Aranthangi, Devakottai, Ponnamaravathi, Ramanathapuram, Rameshwaram, Virudhunagar, Nagoor, Velankanni, Thirusendur and all around the neighboring districts bus route are Well Connected. Trichy Railway Stations 90 km from Natham, Madurai Railway Stations 40 km from Natham and Dindigul Railway Station is the nearest railway station 33 km from the Natham city.

Madurai International Airport is the nearest airport for Natham 45 km distance, Madurai is connected with Dubai, Sri Lanka and Singapore.

Trichy International airport just 90 km from Natham city. which operates domestic flight services such as Air India, Jet Airways and Spice Jet

Speciality

Natham is famous for tasty Mango and Tamarind. Also it is famous for crispy parotta. It lies in between Madurai, and Four falls situated at Karanthamalai hills near Natham. Dindigul and Karaikudi. It takes only an hour to reach either Madurai or Dindigul from Natham. It is a 2-hour journey from Natham to Karaikudi. Trichy takes about 1.45 hours journey from Natham, and Karur takes about 2.15 hours journey from Natham. India's second largest theatre found in Natham near KosuKurichi. Maariamman temple is the main speciality in Natham. Every year at the end of February festival begins. For 15 days the people from many other districts celebrate this festival. Being surrounded by hills like Karanthamalai and Karadikoodu makes the place pleasant.

Industries

No major industry is located in Natham. Small scale industries can be seen. The major product is coir with raw materials of coconut. Plenty of opportunity is available for investment.

Climate

Climate is good as Natham surrounded by hills. Pleasant nights are a gift to Nattamties. Alagar Malai & Karanthamalai is a Wall for Natham taluk.

Politics

Natham is a legislative constituency having 3,43.459 voters. M.A. Andi Ambalam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) is the current Member of Legislative assembly from Natham. Natham constituency is part of Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency).

References

1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.