Periyapattinam

Periyapattinam is a large village located in the eastern part (Gulf of Mannar) of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The inhabitants of this village are primarily Tamil Muslims

Periyapattinam
village
Periyapattinam
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 9.272625°N 78.902328°E / 9.272625; 78.902328
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictRamanathapuram
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total9,478
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
623 523
Telephone code91 4567
Vehicle registrationTN 65
Distance from Chennai560 kilometres (350 mi) S
Distance from Madurai135 kilometres (84 mi) E
Distance from Ramanathapuram20 kilometres (12 mi) S
ClimateBSh (Köppen)
Precipitation909 millimetres (35.8 in)
Avg. summer temperature30 °C (86 °F)
Avg. winter temperature25 °C (77 °F)

History
Marcopolo Travel

This place is one of the historic ports of Eastern (Gulf of Mannar) from 21 km distance of Ramanathapuram where Ibn Battuta, Marco Polo and other famous travellers visited. ibn Battuta mentioned this place as fattan at his book Rihla.The port was called Parakirama Pattinam in the 10th century.[1] [2] In the 12th century, it was called Pavitra Manicka Pattinam. It was also called Ta Pa Tan by the famous Chinese traveller Wang Ta-Yuan in the 14th century.[3] Now, it is called Periyapattinam, where thousands of Muslims live. Most Muslims consider themselves to be settler descendants of maritime traders who had business linking the Persian Gulf to the south Indian coast and Southeast Asia.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[4] [5]

State Name TAMIL NADU (33)
District Name Ramanathapuram (626)
Sub-District Name Ramanathapuram (05860)
Town Name Periyapattinam (CT) (642165)
Ward Name Periyapattinam (CT) WARD NO.-0001 (0001)

Number of Households: 1777

Population Person Male Female
Total973050994631
In the age group 0–6 years1100520580
Scheduled Castes (SC)338195143
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literates734440983246
Illiterate238610011385
Total Worker23132176137
Main Worker1950187179
Main Worker - Cultivator16151
Main Worker - Agricultural Labourers2962879
Main Worker - Household Industries20119
Main Worker - Other1618155860
Marginal Worker36330558
Marginal Worker - Cultivator1578
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers440
Marginal Worker - Household Industries404
Marginal Workers - Other34029446
Marginal Worker (3-6 Months)34629551
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months)1578
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months)440
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (3-6 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Household Industries (3-6 Months)32728443
Marginal Worker - Other (3-6 Months)17107
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (0-3 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (0-3 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Household Industries (0-3 Months)404
Marginal Worker - Other Workers (0-3 Months)13103
Non Worker741729234494

Hospitals

List of Hospitals
  • Government Hospital -Periyapattinam
  • Jawahar Hospital# - Ramanathapuram (Dr. Jawahar) from Preiyapattnam
  • Government Hospital - Ramanathapuram
  • Syed Ammal Trust Hospital - Ramanathapuram
  • Pioneer Hospitals (P) Ltd - Ramanathapuram
  • A.R.Hospital - Ramanathapuram
  • M.G Hospital - Ramanathapuram
  • Sathya Hospital- Ramanathapuram

Education

Periyapattinam Higher Secondary School is one of the best secondary schools in the area and offers a basic education. Nowadays, the young ones from here are very much interested in acquiring higher education by moving to places like Ramanathapuram, Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, etc.

There are other few schools & Colleges in Ramanathapuram, mainly focused on Business not in Education.

Notable schools

  • Segu Jalaludeen Ambalam Primary School - Periyapattinam
  • Government higher secondary school - Periyapattinam
  • Al Jalalia Nursery and primary Matriculation School - Periyapattinam
  • Al Ameen Nursery and Matriculation School - Periyapattinam
  • Al Kalam Matriculation School - Periyapattinam
  • National Academy Matriculation School - Ramanathapuram
  • MG Public Matriculation School - Ramanathapuram
  • Syed Ammal Matriculation School - Ramanathapuram
  • Nabeesa Ammal Matric Higher Secondary School - Ramanathapuram
  • Allwin Matric hr.sec School - Ramanathapuram
  • Velumanickam Matriculation school - Vani-Ramanathapuram

Notable colleges

Sports

The most popular sports in Periyapattinam are football, cricket, volleyball and Kabaaddi. Silambattam Periyapattinam had one of the biggest cricket grounds in Ramanathapuram District. It hosted many district cricket leagues and football tournaments. The youths in this village have represented Ramanathapuram District Cricket team. Talented youths represent their college football team in various colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Features
Betel

Periyapattinam pan (Betel) exports to neighboring districts and states. Periyapattinam many areas still In "Betel Kodikka" to be seen. There is low rainfall in Ramanathapuram district which is one of the best coconut-producing areas. Ground water self sufficient village.

Famous Ponds/Pools
  • Thennangundu
  • Elumicchampalli
  • Kottai kulam
  • Syed aliappa kulam
  • Kaaran Tharavai
  • Amman Kovil
  • settiyar kulam
  • karichan kundu oorani

Now these ponds are being polluted due to lack of governance & poor maintenance.

Cuisine

The food habits practised by the Periyapattinam people have similarities with Sri Lankan Tamil Muslim cuisine and Malay cuisine. For example, foods like vatlappam,[6] Idiyappam are probably from Sri Lanka. Most of the dietary practices of people of Periyapattinam follow thatd of coastal dwellers i.e. seafood dependence.

Other foods

  • Fish Kulambu (Fish Curry)[7]
  • Karuvattu Aanam( Dryfish curry)[8]
  • Thengai Paal Rasam & Paal Puliyaanam (Coconut Milk Rasam)[9]
  • Prawns[10]
  • Crab[11]
  • Vattalappam is a famous dish during Eid and some special occasions
  • Suttuppenanchaanam is also a traditional famous dish in this village.
  • Aerial view Periyapattinam Village
  • Aerial view Periyapattinam Village
  • Aerial view Playground
  • Mosque - Masjid Al Falah
  • Old Mosque - Jalal Jamal Jummah Palli
  • Govt. Higher Secondary School
  • Syed Ali Waliullah Dargah
  • Syed Ali Waliullah Dargah
  • Syed Ali Waliullah Dargah
  • பெரியபட்டினம் வெற்றிலை (Betel)

References
  1. South India and Her Muhammadan Invaders by Krishnaswami S. Aiyangar.
  2. South India and Her Muhammadan Invaders by Krishnaswami S. Aiyangar.
  3. Science and civilisation in China, Vol. 6, Part 3. by Joseph Needham, Christian Daniels, Nicholas K. Menzies.
  4. http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=33&district_code=27 Archived 25 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine - Rural- Ramanathapuram District;Ramanathapuram Taluk;Periapattinam Village 2011-ம் ஆண்டிற்கான இந்திய மக்கள்தொகைக் கணக்கெடுப்பு அறிக்கை
  5. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/final_pca.aspx - Rural- Ramanathapuram District;Ramanathapuram Taluk;Periapattinam Village 2011-ம் ஆண்டிற்கான இந்திய மக்கள்தொகைக் கணக்கெடுப்பு அறிக்கை
  6. Vatlappam Recipe http://www.indianfoodrecipes.co.in/egg-coconut-pudding
  7. Fish Kulambu http://tamilnadurecipes.com/2009/02/07/fish-curry-meen-columbu/
  8. Karuvattu Aanam http://www.tastyappetite.net/2013/03/how-to-make-chettinad-karuvadu-kuzhambu.html#.UzO5pPmSwXs
  9. Thengai Paal Rasam http://www.indiantamilrecipe.com/vegetarian/rasam/coconut-milk-rasam-recipe
  10. Prawns Curry http://www.flavorsofmumbai.com/prawns-curry-south-indian-style/
  11. Crab Curry http://mysouthernflavours.com/2015/02/08/south-indian-style-crab-curry-gravy-masala/
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