Pinnayur West

Pinnaiyur is a village in Thanjavur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in Orathanadu taluk.

Pinnaiyur
Village
Pinnaiyur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°35′9″N 79°13′27″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
TalukOrathanadu
Government
 • TypeVillage Panchayat
Area
 • Total12.523 km2 (4.835 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total5,000
 • Density400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Community
 • CasteKallar, Thevar,Vellalar ,SC and ST
 • Sub CastesPinnundar, Kalingarayar, Kandiyar, Saluvar, Kandar , Olugundar and Cholagar
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
614902
Vehicle registrationTN-49

Demographics

As of 2011 census, Pinnaiyur had a population of 4253 and Vadakunatham village which is part of Pinnaiyur Nadu had a population of 678. The total population constitute, 2220 males and 2200 females.[1]

In terms of agriculture this village is having around 2500 hectares of raw fertile land. Agriculture is the major occupation for people of this village. Pinnaiyur Nadu consists of Pinnaiyur East, Pinnaiyur West and Vadakunatham villages. The literacy rate is around 90% which is comparatively higher than any other village in Thanjavur district. Pinnaiyur is the only village which is holding dedicated local body governance system and NADU status without including any other neighbouring villages in Orathanadu taluk. Since Pinnaiyur is having large geographical area and healthy population it has been divided into Pinnaiyur East and Pinnaiyur west for administrative purpose.

Education

Pinnaiyur has prominent members in the field of Medicine, Engineering, Law, Research, Arts and Science, Politics, Sports, Agriculture. M.Ramachandran MLA Orathanadu constituency belong to Pinnaiyur. Many doctors, engineers, government employees, and IT professionals have emerged from this village. Below list of educational institutes are available in Pinnaiyur.

  1. Rani Marimuthu Matriculation School
  2. Government Higher Secondary School
  3. Government Elementary School, East
  4. Government Elementary School, West

Temples and festival

Pinnaiyur is having almost all the Hindu temples which is located in the western side of the village. Ayyanar, Mariamman, Durgai Amman, Pidari, Pillaiyar, Kaliamman, Perumal and Murugan temples were located in temple street. Panguni uthiram is a famous festival during summer season followed by 10 days cultural events. 8 Karai people will represent their karai during Panguni Uthiram. The festival celebrated in this historical village is very famous for its Chariot, lifted manually and carried on the shoulders of the brave people of Pinnaiyur for around 30 km by tremendous, virtually unstoppable force.

Streets

Pinnaiyur is having around 12 streets including Vadakunatham. Around 1500 families were residing in it.

  1. Kalingarayar street
  2. Keelakottai
  3. Sirusaluvar street
  4. Pinnundar street
  5. Olugundar street
  6. west street
  7. South Street
  8. Vellalar street
  9. Temple street
  10. Vadakunatham
  11. Sengulam street
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References
  1. "District Census Handbook – Thanjavur" (PDF). Census of India. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner. p. 144. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
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