1 PERAMBALUR DISTRICT 2 Tmt. V.SANTHA, I.A.S., District Collector, Perambalur. Message I am much pleased to note that at the instance of Department of Economics & Statistics, the District Statistical Hand Book of Perambalur is being brought out for the year 2016-17. As compendium of essential Statistics pertaining to the District, this Hand Book will serve as a useful source of reference for Research Scholars, Planners, Policy makers and Administrators of this District. The Co-operation extended by various departments and local bodies of this district in supplying the data is gratefully acknowledged. Suggestions are welcome to improve the quality of data in future. 3 DISTRICT STATISTICAL HAND BOOK THERE CANNOT BE A GOOD PLAN FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS WITHOUT ADEQUATE DATA AND THERE CANNOT BE ADEQUATE DATA WITHOUT A GOOD PLAN FOR COLLECTING THEM . DR.P.C. MAHALANOBIS 4 DISTRICT STATISTICAL HAND BOOK - 2016-17 PREFACE The Deputy Director of Statistics, District Statistical Office, Perambalur has been publishing the District Statistical Hand Book and District profile every year incorporating the statistical data on the subjects of topical interests such as Population, Literate, Agriculture, Industries, Prices, Livestock, Co-operation, Education and Public-health etc., particulars are collected for the publication of Perambalur District for the 2016-17. There is an encouraging demand for Block level and District level Statistics for formulating suitable policies by the Central and State Government and for the planning purpose at micro level. Maintenance of Block / District level information are assuming importance in the context of planning. An encouraging shift is being made through the introduction of Block level planning to decentralize the planning process. It is to be made obligatory that all the Government agencies operating at Block / District level should spare a copy of the periodical reports to the Block / District Statistical Unit . In the long run these units become a purveyor of information generated in these areas. The District Statistical Hand Book 2016 – 17 is Twenty Seventh in the series. The main purpose of the present effort is to bring out a case for providing information (Data) at Block / District level. The Hand Book is revised to the extent possible. The information furnished in this Hand Book have been collected from Central and State Government Departments. The Datas furnished in this Book are widely used by needy whether it be an official or research organization. The co-operation extended by the various Departments / Agencies in furnishing the Data is gratefully acknowledged. I also acknowledge the tireless work rented by the Statistical Unit of this District for the successful presentation of the Hand Book . Deputy Director of Statistics, Perambalur. 5 PERAMBALUR DISTRICT - AN OUTLINE INTRODUCTION : Perambalur District came in to existence after trifurgation of Tiruchirapplli district with effect from 01.10.1995 as per G.O MS.No 913 Revenue / Y3 dated 30.09.1995 . It is bounded on the North by Cuddalore and Salem District , South by Tiruchirappalli , East by Ariyalur District , West by Tiruchirappalli and Salem District . PHYSICAL FEATURES : As per 2011 Census the population of Perambalur District is 565223 . The density of population in the district is 321 per Sq.Km . Perambalur District is centrally located in TamilNadu and is 267 K.M away in southern direction from Chennai . The District has an area of 1757 Sq.Km. spread between 10.54’ and 11.30’ degree Northern latitude and 78.40’ and 79.30’ degree of the Eastern longitude . It is an inland district without coastal line . The District has Vellar River in the North and it has no well marked natural divisions . The PACHAMALAI hill situated on the North of Perambalur is the most important hill in the district . MINERALS AND MINING : The district has fairly rich in mineral deposits Celeste, Lime Stone , Shale , Sand Stone , Canker and Phosphate nodules occur at various places in the district . A good deal of building stone is quarried in Perambalur , Kunnam, Alathur and Veppanthattai Taluks . PILGRIM CENTRES : Madura Kali Amman Temple at Siruvachur is the important holy place for the Hindus . The big Mosque at Labbaikudikadu is famous in its own way . 6 AGRICULTURE : Sugarcane is grown as a major commercial crop . The Public Sector factory Perambalur Sugar Mills at Eraiyur is functioning in the district with a capacity of crushing 3000 Tonnes per Day . The pre-dominate soil in the district is red sanding with scattered pocket of black soil . The soil in the district is best suited for raising dry crops . The district has a high means of temperature and low degree of humidity . TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION : Perambalur is an important road junction on the Chennai – Dindugal National Highways . The District has well knit road system connecting various important centres in the region . TOURIST INTEREST : Ranjankudi Fort is located 17 Kms north of Perambalur . The Fort was built by zamindhar under Nawab of Karnataka in the 17th century AD . The Fort was the scene of the battle of Valikondah between the English and Mohamed Ali on one side and Chandha Sahib and the French on the other side in 1751 AD . This Fort is under protection of the ASI . The ancient Arulmigu Ekambareswarar and Thandayudhapani Swamy Temples are situated Chettikulam village was built by King Kulasekara Pandiyan 500 years ago . Thai Poosam festival and Panguni Uthiram festivals are celeberated in a grand manner . Mathura Kali Amman at Siruvachur is one of the most popular shrine in the district . The presiding deity of the temple is known as Sri. Madura Kali Amman . FOSSIL TREE AT SATHANUR : As the land of Fossil , a veritable living field museum of the upper cretaceous PALAEZOOLOGY . The hundred million years old Fossil tree at K.Sathanur is one of the finest example of a Fossil tree in the world. 7 STATISTICAL TABLES CONTENTS Page SL. NO Contents No. 1. AREA AND POPULATION AREA, POPULATION, LITERATE, SCS AND STS- SEX WISE BY BLOCKS AND 1.1. 15 MUNICIPALITIES. 1.2. POPULATION BY BROAD INDUSTRIAL CATEGORIES OF WORKERS. 17 1.3. POPULATION BY RELIGION 18 1.4. POPULATION BY AGE GROUPS 19 1.5. POPULATION OF THE DISTRICT-DECENNIAL GROWTH 19 1.6. SALIENT FEATURES OF 2011 CENSUS – BLOCK AND MUNICIPALITY WISE. 20 2. CLIMATE AND RAINFALL 2.1. TEMPERATURE AT SELECT STATIONS. 21 MONTHLY RAINFALL DATE – STATION WISE WITH MAINTAINING DEPARTMENT 2.2. 22 PARTICULARS. 2.3. TIME SERIES DATE OF RAINFALL BY SEASONS. 24 3. AGRICULTURE 3.1. Soil Classification (with illustration by map) 25 3.2. Land Utilization 27 3.3. Area and Production of Crops 29 3.4. Agricultural Machinery and Implements 30 3.5. Number and Area of Operational Holdings 31 3.6. Consumption of Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides 32 3.7. Regulated Markets 32 3.8. Crop Insurance Scheme 33 3.9. Sericulture 34 4. IRRIGATION 4.1. Sources of Water Supply with Command Area – Block wise. 35 4.2. Actual Area Irrigated (Net and Gross) by sources. 36 4.3. Area Irrigated by Crops. 37 4.4. Details of Dams, Tanks, Wells and Bore wells 38 5. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 5.1. Livestock Population 39 5.2. Veterinary Institutions and Animals treated – Block wise. 40 5.3. No. of Veterinary Hospitals 41 5.4. Diary Development 41 5.5. Poultry Development 42 5.6. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 42 6. BANKING AND INSURANCE 6.1. No. Of Commercial Banks 43 6.2. Insurance Schemes 43 8 7. CO-OPERATION 7.1. Co-operative Societies 44 8. CIVIL SUPPLIES 8.1. No.of Fair Price Shops 45 8.2. Quantum of Essential Commodities distributed and their retail price 46 8.3. No.of Ration Cards (Rural and Urban) 47 8.4. Quantity supplied 47 8.5. No.of LPG Connections 48 8.6. No.of Persons waiting for LPG connection. 48 9. COMMUNICATION 9.1. Post-Offices doing postal business only 49 9.2. Post-Offices doing Post and Telegraphic Business 49 9.3. Telegraph Offices 49 9.4. No.of Telephone Exchanges, Capacity 50 9.5. No.of PCOs attached to each exchange 50 9.6. No.of Persons waiting for Phone Connection. 51 10. ELECTRICITY 10.1. No.of Power Stations 52 10.2. Quantum of Power purchased 52 10.3. Power Consumption Sector wise 53 10.4. Peak Demand and Energy Output 53 10.5. Revenue from Electric Schemes and Cost per Unit 54 10.6. Transmission and Distribution of Electricity 54 10.7. Capacity of Transformers 55 10.8. Rural Electrification 56 10.9. Name and Address of fault report offices. 5 6 11. EDUCATION 11.1. Universities, Students and Teachers and Courses offered 57 11.2. College s for General Education, Students and Teachers 57 11.3. College for Professional Education, Students and Teachers 58 11.4. Colleges for Special Education, Students and Teachers 59 11.5. Schools for General Education, Students and Teachers 59 11.6. Schools for Professional Education, Students and Teachers 60 11.7. Schools for Special Education, Students and Teachers 60 11.8. Institutions for Other Professional Education 61 11.9. Computer Training Centres 61 11.10. Hostels and Inmates by Community 62 11.11. Scholarships to Students by Community 62 12. FISHERIES 12.1. Fisheries Development 63 12.2. Estimated M F Production / Inland Fish Production 64 12.3. No.of Families engaged in Fishing 64 9 13. HANDLOOM 13.1. No.of Focal Centres with Location details 65 13.2. No. of Societies and Variety wise Production 65 13.3. No.of Power Looms and No.of Employees working 65 13.4. No.of Families engaged 65 14. HANDICRAFTS 14.1. Name and Addresses of Handicrafts 66 14.2. Articles available in the Handicrafts 66 14.3.