Batlagundu

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state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Dindigul
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Batlagundu is a panchayat town in Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Most of the people in Batlagundu are doing business. These businesses are dependent upon agriculture. Some of the famous businesses in Batlagundu are banana leaf commission, coconut powder exports, spinning mills etc.

As this town is situated near the foothills of Kodaikanal mountain range, it is famous for wholesale businesses that involve vegetables and fruits (Carrots, Apples, Blue cabbage, Tomato and coffee) that grow in the mountains.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Batlagundu had a population of 22,007. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Batlagundu has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

ubramanya Siva

The famous & forgotten patriot Shri. Subrahmanya Siva was born (04.10.1884) in this town. He was an eloquent speaker and was a friend of Bharathiar & V.O.C.

The relentless freedom fighter and heroic patriot Subramanya Siva chose Papparapatti village in Pennagaram taluk as the center of activities during his last years of life. He came to Papparapatti in 1921. Though his efforts to establish a Bharatashram at Papparapatti did not materialize, the land donated to him for this purpose is still used for public purposes and has in it the samadhi of Subramanya Siva. Despite his illness and the severe restrictions imposed on him by the British government, he did a lot in enlightening the people in political matters and introducing order in their public life. Through his dramas and bhajans, he sought to bring about consciousness among the people of their rich tradition and culture. He was the author of the journal Jnanabhanu. The books Ramanuja Vijayam and Madhya vijayam were written by him.

Subramanya Siva died at Papparapatti on July 23, 1925.

Pattimandram

The Argument Show called "Pattimandram" originated from this area only. Gnanasambantham, Mu. RA, Venmani, Mullai Nadavarasu and lot of other eminent personalities are from this area only. Now they are very busy over the world.The popular speaker on TV leony started his career in this area.

ocial Service

"Parasparam Trust" is one a trust located a nearby village of Batlagundu. The trust helps the semi urban girl children.

"CHANARD" is another trust having their branches in Theni, Periyakulam, Andipatti, Kodaikanal, Bodi and Kumbum. They are involving in helping women self help groups, organic farming, AIDS prevention and waste land Development.

The Vivekananda Tuition Centre, started by Mr.Mohan(24) in Old Batlagundu for the needy and poor children in that locality. The fees ranges from Rs 5 and stretch at the Maximum of Rs 20. This Institution was started on early 2002 with an initial strength of 15 kids, and now it has nearly 400 students. He boosted the Higher Secondary Passing Percentage in that locality. Career Guidance is also being Provided for the students. Now he has registered his institution as a Trust under the Indian Trust Act.

port

During the annual Pongal festival, a National level Basketball Match is usually conducted, which is highly acclaimed by the state. The local players from Batlagundu Basketball team (officially called as "Young Star Basketball Club") are playing in various club teams across India. Loyola, St. Joseph, Railway, Indian National Team, are some of them. The reason behind this sports spirit is the Stadium which was built in early 60's in the Government Higher Secondary School, Batlagundu. Mr.Rajamani and Mr.Maria Louis (Rtd. PG Teachers) started this game in the Batlagundu and later it has been popularized by Mr.Boss.

Literature

This small little town has some people who are interested in contributing their knowledge towards the development of Tamil literature. TamilNadu progressive writers Association which is well-known for the Tamil literature development and has been thriving here for the past 25 years.

Temples

This area is noted for many ancient temples, namely, Kamakshi temple near Devadanapatti, Visalakshi-Viswanathar temple in Kunnuvarankottai or Kunnapatti (See also Sri_Sacchidananda_Bharati_I), and Anjaneyar temple near Anapatti.

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