Oddanchatram
Oddanchatram (Tamil: [oʈʈansattiɾam]) is a town in Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Oddanchatram is a region in the southwest of Tamil Nadu. The Town was carved out of Madurai District in 1985. Oddanchatram is also famous for vegetable and cattle market. It is located at the base of the western ghats in South India. As of 2011, the town had a population of 30,064. It is known as vegetable city of Tamil Nadu. Oddanchatram vegetable market is the largest supplying of vegetables in Tamilnadu and Kerala. Agriculture is the major economic support for the town.
Oddanchatram | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname(s): Vegetable city | |
  Oddanchatram Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10.4800°N 77.7500°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Dindigul |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Oddanchatram municipal council |
| • Member of the Legislative Assembly (India) | R. Sakkarapani |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 30,064 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 624619 |
| Telephone code | 04553 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 94Z (before TN57) |
| Website | oddanchatram |
Region - Located at the Base of Western Ghats in South India
Water body - Parapalar Dam
Nearest tourism places - Palani, Kodaikanal
Demographics
According to 2011 census, Oddanchatram had a population of 30,064 with a gender-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[2] A total of 2,676 were under the age of six, constituting 1,378 males and 1,298 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 20.3% and 0.06% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 77.11%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[2] The town had a total of 8,046 households. There were a total of 12,738 workers, comprising 1,127 cultivators, 1,983 main agricultural labourers, 164 in house hold industries, 9,048 other workers, 416 marginal workers, 9 marginal cultivators, 134 marginal agricultural labourers, 16 marginal workers in household industries and 257 other marginal workers.[1]
Economics
Oddanchatram is popular for Gandhi Vegetable market, which is one of the largest vegetable market in Tamilnadu. The market is situated near Oddanchatram bus stand. Agricultural industry provides major employment for the local people. Workers from various neighboring towns migrate to Oddanchatram Taluk, mainly from the month of June to December. This migration takes place during the peak seasons.
Voters
As per 2016, totally 2,23,628 (1,10,979 Males, 1,12,643 Females & 6 Others) voters are in Oddanchatram Constituency.
Politics
Oddanchatram assembly constituency is part of Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency).[3] Oddanchatram elects one MLA to the legislative assembly of the State. Current MLA is Mr.Sakarabani (DMK)
| Year | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Subramaniya Lakshmipathi Naicker | Independent |
| 1957 | Karuthappa Gounder | Indian National Congress |
| 1962 | A. Senapathi Gounder | Indian National Congress |
| 1967 | N. kounder | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1971 | N. Nachimuthu Goundar | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1977 | A. P. Palaniappan | Indian National Congress |
| 1980 | K. Kuppuswamy | Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1984 | K. Kuppusamy | Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1989 | P. Kaliappan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1991 | A. T. Sellasamy | Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1996 | R. Sakkarapani | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2001 | R. Sakkarapani | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2006 | R. Sakkarapani | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2011 | R. Sakkarapani | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2016 | R. Sakkarapani | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Transport
Roadways
The following are the major highways connecting Oddanchatram :
- SH-152 : Oddanchatram - Vadamadurai
- SH-37 : Oddanchatram - Dharapuram - Tiruppur
- NH-83 : Coimbatore - Oddanchatram- Nagapattinam
- SH-341 : Oddanchatram - Pachalur - Kodaikanal
National Highway NH 83 connects Coimbatore to Nagapattinam via Oddanchatram Tiruchirappalli Thanjavur. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited TNSTC buses connect the town to other parts of the state. Oddanchatram is the main centre for all places connecting Palani, Dharapuram, Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Coimbatore. KSRTC buses like Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kasaragod, Guruvayur, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad buses are available at particular interval of time from Oddanchatram bus stand. KSRTC buses like Mysore are available at night.
Railways
Station Code : ODC
- ODDANCHATRAM is a part of the Coimbatore-Rameswaram MG line prior to the commencing of gauge conversion. On 20 November 2012, the Dindigul-Palani section of the line was completed, and the local railway station opened to railway traffic again. Currently passenger trains are running between Madurai, Thiruchendur, Coimbatore, Palakkad. And a daily express train is available between Oddanchatram to Chennai.
Airways
The nearest major airports are:
- Coimbatore International Airport located 100 km from Oddanchatram and
- Madurai International Airport located at 90 km from Oddanchatram.
References
- "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Oddanchatram". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2008.