Village | |
Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
Coordinates: 9°58′05″N78°41′06″E / 9.968°N 78.685°ECoordinates: 9°58′05″N78°41′06″E / 9.968°N 78.685°E | |
Country | India |
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State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Sivaganga |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 630305 |
Telephone code | 04565 |
Website | www.alampattu.com |
AlamoAgent - Real Estate's #1 Net Sheet & Closing Costs App for iPhone/iPad and Androids. Share your Knowledge. Contribute translations, meaning, definition, synonym, sample usage and/or any information for terms, phrases and words that people are finding. Alampattu is a village in the state of Tamil Nadu, Sivaganga District, India.It is 20 km from the town Karaikudi. Alampattu is properly located on the Kallal–Devakottai Highway and situated on south to river Varshalei Manimutharu.
Alampattu is a village in the state of Tamil Nadu, Sivaganga District, India. It is 20 km from the town Karaikudi.
Alampattu is properly located on the Kallal–Devakottai Highway and situated on south to river Varshalei Manimutharu. District Headquarters Sivaganga Town is at 36 km via Kalayar Kovil by road. Karaikudi Town which is 20 km from the Alampattu village is the educational and financial hub of Sivaganga district, and Ramnad district of Tamil Nadu state in India.
Administration[edit]
Alampattu (*Alampattu North * Alampattu South * Alampattu Lalipathi)
- Alampattu Revenue Village (RV) borders north with Kurunthampattu RV, to the south, Keelapongudi RV, to the east, Vilavadiyendal RV, to the west, Aranmanai Siruvayal RV.
- Alampattu Panchayat Village (PV) borders north with Kurunthampattu PV, to the south, Keelapongudi PV, to the east, Veppankulam PV, to the west, Aranmanai Siruvayal PV.
Elected People's Representatives[edit]
Alampattu village is a part of Karaikudi (State Assembly Constituency) and Sivaganga (Lok Sabha constituency).
Status in 2018 | |||
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Village panchayat | Alampattu Panchayat | Panchayat President | Panchayat President |
State Legislative Assembly Seats – 235 | Karaikudi Constituency | Member of LA | K. R. Ramasamy Elected in 2016 |
National Parliament (Lok Sabha) Constituency Seats −543 | Sivaganga Constituency | Member of Parliament | P. R. Senthilnathan Elected in 2014 |
Transport[edit]
By road[edit]
The state-run TNSTC and private omnibus operates services en-route Alampattu to places in and around the region. Karaikudi, the educational and financial hub of the region, is well connected by TNSTC; private omnibus operates services to Devakottai, Kallal and Madurai, via Alampattu.
- NH 210 (old) – National Highway 210 (Tiruchirapalli– Pudukottai–Karaikudi–Devakottai–Ramanathapuram–Rameshwaram–Dhanushkodi)
New NH number
- National Highway 336 (Tiruchirapalli–Pudukottai–Tirumayam)
- National Highway 536 (Tirumayam–Karaikudi–Devakottai–Ramanathapuram–Rameshwaram–Thanus kodi)
- SH 29 – State Highway 29 (Pattukottai–Aranthangi–Karaikudi–Kallal–Kalayar Kovil–Illayankudi-Paramakudi–ECR (East Coast Road)–Sayalkudi)
- MDR – Major District Road (Kallal–Kottur–Devakottai)
By rail[edit]
Alampattu is well connected by rail network, the nearest railhead Kallal (KAL) train station (3 km) and Karaikudi Junction(KKDi) train station (24 km) from Alampattu village, caters train service to Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ), Thanjavur (TJ), Erode (ED), Coimbatore (CBE), Pondicherry (PDY), Sengottai (SCT), Tirunelveli (TEN), Kanyakumari (CAPE) and to the state capital 'Chennai' Chennai Egmore (MS), within the state of Tamil Nadu. Other important cities like Visakhapatnam (VSKP), Bhubaneswar (BBS), Vijayawada (BZA), Nagpur (NGP), Allahabad (ALD), and to the Hindu holy city of 'Kashi' Varanasi (BSB) & Ayodhya (AY) (North India) and Rameshwaram (RMM) (South India) are well connected by Indian Railways.
The Boat Mail Express is one among the oldest train services in operation running since February 1914, in the region. At the time of its initial induction into service, was operated from Madras Egmore (Chennai Egmore) to Colombo in Ceylon, with boat ferry service in between connecting from Dhanushkodi (India) to Talaimannar in Ceylon, from Talaimannar passenger board another train service on CEYLON RAILWAYS network to Colombo. Post 1964 Cyclon, this train service route was shortened to operate between Chennai Egmore and Rameshwaram Town – Rameshwaram Express.
Passengers from Colombo (Ceylon) boarding Boat Mail Express at Dhanushkodi
Major train services[edit]
- Boat Mail Express (Rameshwaram Express, Chennai Egmore-Rameshwaram-Chennai Egmore)
- Sethu Express (Chennai Egmore-Rameshwaram-Chennai Egmore)
- Pallavan Express (Chennai Egmore-Karaikudi-Chennai Egmore)
- Silambu Express (Chennai Egmore-Sengottai-Chennai Egmore)
- Pondichery Express (Pondichery–Kanyakumary–Pondichery)
- Coimbatore Express (Coimbatore–Rameshwaram–Coimbatore)
- Varanasi Express {Varanasi–Rameshwaram–Varanasi}
- Bhuvaneswar Express (Bhuvaneswar–Rameshwaram–Bhuvaneswar)
- Velankani Express (Kollam–Velankani Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health –Kollam)
- Shraddha Sethu Express (Ayodhya–Rameshwaram–Ayodhya)
By air[edit]
Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ) and Madurai International Airport (IXM) are located at 100 km and 86 km respectively. Chennai International Airport Madras(MAA) is at a distance of 400 km.
Education[edit]
The average combined (male and female) literacy rate of Alampattu is at 86%.
Culture and language[edit]
Tamil is the native language of Alampattu village, while English is widely understood in and around the region.
Hindu religion is predominant, and few percentage of people embrace faith of Christianity and Islam in nearby villages.
Temples of Alampattu[edit]
(from south to north)
- • Sonayya Kovil
- • Kalliychi Amman Kovil
- • Sree Vinayaka Kovil
- • Arulmigu Sree Mahakaliamman Thiru Kovil
- • Sree Thandauthapani Kovil
- • Sula Pidari Amman Kovil
- • Velavadiyan Kovil
Festivals of Alampattu[edit]
- Thai Pongal தைப்பொங்கல் (January)
- Mattu Pongal மாட்டுப் பொங்கல் (January)
- Alampattu Pongal ஆலம்பட்டு பொங்கல் (May)
Climate[edit]
Alampattu in general is dry and semi-arid, with mean annual rainfall of 745.87mm.The maximum and minimum temperature are 22 degree Celsius and 39 degree Celsius, average temperature at 28.1 degree Celsius .
April, May and June have the hottest temperatures, rising to 36 degree Celsius and above, while the cool month begins with the start of November prevailing till the end of January with temperature ranging from 27.6 degree Celsius to 29.8 degree Celsius.
Agriculture[edit]
Major portion of the cultivable land depend on rainfed water, remaining is under irrigation system depends on tank, well for water source.Once upon a time Alampattu land used to raise double crop in a year with rainwater harvesting method; Oorani (Tank), now this region accounts for low average rainfall, Due to uneven rainfall coupled with dry and semi arid condition of the land resulting in low agricultural productivity have urged the State Government to come up with programs like the Integrated Watershed Management Program to extend financial support to the marginal farmers and educating them on productive planning and executing.
Water bodies[edit]
- Sithan(r) Kammoi
- Budh(a) Oorani
- Pi Budh(a) Oorani
- Vannaan (washerman) Oorani
Agri produce –
- Paddy (Rice)
- Mango
- Coconut
- Cashew nut
- Ground nut
- Black gram
Livestock –
- Cow
- Cattle
- Goat
- Poultry
Photos[edit]
Alampattu South Entrance
Alampattu North Entrance
Alampattu South 1st Street
Alampattu Approach Road From Vilakku Road Jn
Periyar Statue Alampattu South
Alampattu-Kallal Market
Kallal Bridge Across River Varshalei Manimutharu
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alampattu. |
Alampattu Website was launched in October-2011
References[edit]
- http://tawdeva.gov.in/dpr-pdf/Sivagangai/IWMP-I/Alampattu.pdf[permanent dead link]
Coordinates: 37°21′54″N115°09′52″W / 37.36500°N 115.16444°WCoordinates: 37°21′54″N115°09′52″W / 37.36500°N 115.16444°W | |
Country | United States |
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State | Nevada |
County | Lincoln |
Area | |
• Total | 30.3 sq mi (78.4 km2) |
• Land | 30.3 sq mi (78.4 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 3,449 ft (1,051 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,080 |
• Density | 36/sq mi (14/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes | 89001 |
FIPS code | 32-00500 |
GNIS feature ID | 0845339 |
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Alamo is an unincorporated town[1] in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States, about 90 miles (140 km) north of Las Vegas along U.S. Route 93. Its elevation is 3,449 feet (1,051 m). As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,080.[2]
History[edit]
A post office has been in operation at Alamo since 1905.[3] The community was named in commemoration of the Battle of the Alamo.[4] A large share of the first settlers were Mormons.[5]
Geography[edit]
Alamo lies in the Pahranagat Valley. Its economy is dependent primarily upon ranching. The closest attraction is the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge.[6]
Between Alamo and the town of Rachel is the site of the DevonianAlamo Impact Breccia.[7]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Alamo census-designated place has an area of 30.3 square miles (78.4 km2), all of it land.[2]
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Tourism[edit]
Alamo attracts tourists and truckers traveling from Las Vegas to northern Nevada and Idaho. Attractions include the nearby warm springs, wildlife refuge, Extraterrestrial Highway and Area 51. Gas stations in Alamo cater to these tourists by offering alien memorabilia. There are two truck stops, the Alamo Sinclair, the Ash Springs Shell, that offer large diesel filling areas to attract passing truckers. There are also four motels in Alamo, the Alamo Inn, Sunset View Inn, Windmill Ridge, and A Cowboy's Dream.
Transportation[edit]
Education[edit]
Public education is provided by the Lincoln County School District, with offices in Panaca, Nevada. There are three schools in the valley.
School | Grades |
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Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | K–5 |
Pahranagat Valley Middle School | 6-8 |
Pahranagat Valley High School | 9-12 |
Religion[edit]
There are three different religious denominations with churches in Alamo:
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- Christian Bible Fellowship Church
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who were early settlers of this area
- Trinity Assembly of God
Services[edit]
Alamo has a police force, a volunteer fire department, phone and internet services, a medical clinic, and a public library. Nevada Bank and Trust offers financial services to residents. Alamo's first radio station, KQLN 91.3 FM, went on the air on November 17, 2010, but the station's license was cancelled at licensee's request, effective on July 2, 2013.
Climate[edit]
Climate data for Alamo, Nevada (Elevation 3,449ft) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) | 83 (28) | 85 (29) | 95 (35) | 105 (41) | 112 (44) | 114 (46) | 116 (47) | 108 (42) | 100 (38) | 86 (30) | 76 (24) | 116 (47) |
Average high °F (°C) | 51.2 (10.7) | 56.3 (13.5) | 64.5 (18.1) | 74.4 (23.6) | 82.9 (28.3) | 93.1 (33.9) | 100.1 (37.8) | 96.5 (35.8) | 90.3 (32.4) | 77.9 (25.5) | 64.2 (17.9) | 54.2 (12.3) | 75.5 (24.2) |
Average low °F (°C) | 21.2 (−6.0) | 25.4 (−3.7) | 29.6 (−1.3) | 36.6 (2.6) | 42.9 (6.1) | 49.8 (9.9) | 57.3 (14.1) | 55.5 (13.1) | 46.3 (7.9) | 37.5 (3.1) | 28.3 (−2.1) | 23.7 (−4.6) | 37.9 (3.3) |
Record low °F (°C) | −9 (−23) | −6 (−21) | 11 (−12) | 14 (−10) | 20 (−7) | 25 (−4) | 40 (4) | 33 (1) | 24 (−4) | 11 (−12) | 7 (−14) | 0 (−18) | −9 (−23) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.65 (17) | 0.64 (16) | 0.69 (18) | 0.56 (14) | 0.49 (12) | 0.16 (4.1) | 0.57 (14) | 0.71 (18) | 0.27 (6.9) | 0.53 (13) | 0.45 (11) | 0.55 (14) | 6.27 (159) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.6 (9.1) | 1.2 (3.0) | 0.8 (2.0) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0.1 (0.25) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.2 (0.51) | 1.3 (3.3) | 7.4 (19) |
Source: The Western Regional Climate Center[8] |
References[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alamo, Nevada. |
- ^'Lincoln County Code - Section 1-5-2: Alamo'. Sterling Codifiers. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ ab'Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Alamo CDP, Nevada'. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alamo Post Office
- ^Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada(PDF). W.P.A. p. 43.
- ^The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 8.
- ^'Lincoln County Website, Alamo'. Archived from the original on 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2011-10-06.
- ^A Short History of Rachel, Nevada
- ^'Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Information'. Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved April 12, 2013.