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Rasipuram
Rasipuram
Location of Rasipuram
in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates 11°28′N 78°10′E / 11.47°N 78.17°E / 11.47; 78.17

Coordinates: 11°28′N 78°10′E / 11.47°N 78.17°E / 11.47; 78.17

Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District(s) Namakkal
Population 46,370 (2001[update])
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area

• Elevation


• 246 metres (807 ft)

Rasipuram(Tamil: இராசிபுரம்) is a municipal corporation in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a town 27 km (16.5 miles) from Salem, India.
Contents


* 1 History
* 2 Geography
* 3 Temples
* 4 Transportation
* 5 Education
o 5.1 Schools
o 5.2 Colleges
* 6 Politics
* 7 Theatres
* 8 Hotels
* 9 Famous spots
* 10 Hospitals
* 11 References
* 12 External links
* 13 See also

History

Rasipuram is a historic town dating back to at least the 1st century A.D. Rasipuram got its name from Raajapuram which literally means King's Town. Rasipuram is part of ancient Kongu Nadu and the region is known as Rasipura Nadu, an internal division of Kongu.

The County (Nagaratchi) of Rasipuram earlier was under the jurisdiction range of Salem District (Managaratchi), and later was managed by the Namakkal District range.

The town is famous for its authentic preparation of ghee (In tamil.. Nei) and claims its status next to Oothukuli. It is infamous for weaving Silk sarees Rasipuram Silks. The silk sarees and dhotis woven in this town were traded and also exported to neighboring countries.

Quality education to children and producing the top notch professionals is long made a history and which lured the rich from all over the state to train their children in the town's renowned SRV school. The school excels in coaching students of 10+2 school grade (of Tamil Nadu) and train them to appear the TNPCEE (Tamil Nadu state Professional Course Entrance Examination) with its highly qualitative education system.

Rasipuram is surrounded by many picturesque lakes, waterfalls (Kolli hills) and mountains 1,200 acres (5 km2) however this town will frequent on water scarcity and will need more planning for water logging facilities.
Geography

Rasipuram is located at 11°28′N 78°10′E / 11.47°N 78.17°E / 11.47; 78.17

[1]. It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet).

Kolli Hills is located exactly 54 km from Rasipuram. A lot of medicinal plants and fruit varieties like jackfruit, pineapple and banana are available. A Valvil Ori festival is celebrated to highlight the indigenous traditions, culture and values of the tribal people living in the hills.

* Small town but the prices of all the items are high.

Temples

There are several ancient temples in and around Rasipuram.

* Kailasanathar Kovil - This Shiva temple was built by the famous King Valvil Ori. Reportedly founded by Adhan Ori, a Vettuvar ruler of the Kolli Malai and Rasipura Nadu. According to local folklore, Ori stumbled upon a lingam in the ilandhai forests of Rasipuram while boar hunting. The chief deity’s consort is called Dharma Samvarthini whose name echoes the Buddhist name of Arapalli Isvara of the Kolli Malai.
* Adhiparasakthi Temple- Located near to the Perumal temple in Mettu Theru
* Angalamman Temple
* Kaliamman Temple- situated on the Andagalur road
* Muniappan Temple - situated on the Andagalur Road
* Anjaneya temple- Located on the salem main road
* Ellai Mariamman Temple
* Mariyamman temple - Where a festival is conducted during Diwali
* Perumal temple
* Anjaneya temple - A temple located very near from Rasipuram and 10 km from Mullukkurichi
* Athanoor Amman Koil - Kuladeivam (Community God) of Rasipuram Koottam Gounders, Rasipuram Nadu of Kulalas and other communities
* Mettala Anjaneya Temple - A temple located 8 km from Rasipuram and 10 km from Mullukkurichi
* Pattanam Karupanar Temple - Kuladeivam (Community God) of Pattanam & Rasipuram people, located 4 km from Rasipuram. A festival is held in this temple every two years in March.
* Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple - The Community God of R.Pudupalayam Located 3 km from Rasipuram. The Festival is Conducted every year during the Tamil Month Maasi(மாசி).This is the Temple having Silver Chariot(வெள்ளி ரதம்) in Rasipuram.
* Mariyamman Temple in R.Puduppalayam is very famous for festivel which happens during the month of Diwali. It happens for three days among that first and last day is very famous for dancing for our village music.
* Chithirai temple car festival is famous in Rasipuram. Temple car is available for Shiva, Perumal and Amman separately.

Transportation

* Road : Rasipuram is located on the highway NH7 which connects Salem and Namakkal.
* Rail : Located on the new broad gauge line[2] (under construction) which connects Salem and Karur.
* Air : Nearest airport is Salem Airport which is 37 km north of the town.

Education

The town also has several schools, One CBSE school and several colleges and other educational institutions. We can call this Town as Education City.
Schools

* SVB Modren School,Rasipuram
* Vidhya Nikethan matric school,Rasipuram
* Vidhya Nikethan Intel Higher Secondary School,Salem road.
* Government Higher Secondary School, R.Pudupalayam. State Rank School
* Government Middle School,[ R.Pudupalayam].
* Sri sakthi Primary School, R.Pudupalayam.
* JVM Matriculation School, R.Pudupalayam.
* Government Higher Secondary School,Annasalai.
* Government Higher Secondary School,Swami Sivanandhasalai.
* Government Higher Secondary School, Mullukkurichi.
* Government Higher Secondary School, Athanur - 636301.
* Government Higher Secondary School,T.Jaderpalayam.
* Government High School,O.Sowthapuram-637505.
* SRV Girls Higher Secondary School.
* SRV Excel Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
* Sengunthar Mahajana Higher Secondary School,Gurusamipalayam.
* Sengunthar Girls High School, Gurusamipalayam
* Sri Vidya Mandir Primary and Matriculation Higher Secondary Schools.
* sri vani matriculation higher secondary school thoppapatti.
* National Girls Higher Secondary School
* Kalaimagal Matriculation School, Vennandur, Rasipuram.
* Vetri vikas higher secondary school.
* SRV Boys Higher Secondary School.
* SRV Hi-Tech Girls Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
* Rasi International School(CBSE),Rasipuram-637401
* Apple Kids pre-school international school,Rasipuram-637 408.

Colleges

* Thiruvalluvar Government Arts and Science College,Andagalur Gate,Rasipuram
* Muthayammal Engineering College
* Muthayammal Arts and Science College
* Muthayamal polytechnic College
* Muthayammal Industrial Training Instituute
* Dr.Hanemann Homeopathy Medical College
* Many B.Ed Colleges are located here.
* Gnanamani Engineering College
* Paavai engineering college
* TNOU B.Ed., Study Center(Kasthurba College of Education),Athanur, Rasipuram-637408.
* TNOU B.Ed., Study Center(Rasi College of Education),Rasipuram-637401.
* Rasi College of Education(B.Ed.,)Rasipuram-637401.

Politics

Rasipuram Lok Saba Constituency is removed from the latest alignments and joined in to Namakkal Constituency.[3]
Theatres

* Vijayalakshmi
* Devi
* Samundi
* Balasubramanium(demolished)
* Bharathi(not working)
* krishna(not working)

Hotels

* Ashok Bhavan
* Velmurugan
* Amman
* Ramalingam
* Saravana Bhavan
* Shanthi Inn Restaurant
* R.Pattanam Porata Shop
* Sri Lakshmi Vilas
* Ashok Bhavan High Class Veg
* Akka Parota kadai (opp to mariamman temple)
* Selvi Mess
* Thirumalai Mess
* Mettu Theru Idli kadai

Famous spots

* Thattuvadai settu kadai
* krishna sweets
* Chilly chicken and chilly beaf shops
* Samosa shop in pattanam road
* Sakthi videos
* Mannar settiyar book shop
* Murukku shop in mettu theru
* Velavan Medicals
Hospitals

* Surya Hospital(ortho),Salem main road,Rasipuram.
* Manickam Hospital(general surgeon),Aathur main road.Rasipuram.
* M.R Hospital(child specialist).Rasipuram.
* Shanthi Hospital(ginac)Aathur main road,Rasipuram.
* Anbu Clinic, OLD Bazzar Post Office (Ortho and DGO)