Thiruthuraipoondi History

Thiruthuraipoondi History

Thiruthuraipoondi is an Agricultural Town located south of District Thiruvarur. It is covered more than 25 villages. Most of the people doing agricultur. A Famous Piravimarundeesar Temple is locating center of the town. This temple is 200 years old. Satellite pictures and carbon dating of some ancient beaches between Thiruthuraipoondi and Kodiyakarai show the Thiruthuraipoondi beach dates back to 6,000 years and the Kodiyakarai beach to 1,100 years. In other words, the sea was near Thiruthuraipoondi 6,000 years ago and reached Kodiyakarai around 1,100 years ago.

Sri Kothandaramar Temple at THILLAIVILAGAM in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. It is 20 km from Tiruthuraipoondi  JAMBAVANODAI DHARGA in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Holy place for Muslims. 53 km from Tiruvarur and 25 km from Tiruthuraipoondi  MUTHUPETTAI (JAMBAVANODAI) LAGOON in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. 56 km from Tiruvarur  Bird Sanctuarie at UDAYAMARTHANDAPURAM in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Udayamarthandapuram is 20 km from Tiruthuraipoondi  Mr Thiruthuraipoondi Subramania Srinivasan better known as S.S. Vasan born here. He was Writer, journalist, magazine editor, publisher and movie maker. He founded the Gemini Studio in 1940, which was one of the most successful film production units. Vasan made blockbusters in Tamil, Telugu, and also Hindi. Vasan's memorable films include Mangamma Sabatham, Balanagamma, Chandralekha, Apoorva Sahotharargal, Vanjikottai valiban, Nishan, Gharana, Grihsati and Paigham. Chandralekha was his magnum opus, the film was shot for 5 years (1943-1948).
And A Famous Government Higher Secondary School is locating 1 km away from city. It was built by British Government in 1936. It is connecting to 5 major towns like Thiruvarur, Mannargudi, Pattukkottai, Nagapattinam and Vedaranyam.

Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation for people living in Thiruthuraipoondi and surrounding areas. Rice and dhal items grow here. The short term Kuruvai and long term Samba rice crops are cultivated depending on the water sources.

Area Details

Postal code - 614713
STD Code - 04369