Singampathu is a small

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n village located at latitude It is just less than away from the main town of

Kalakkad Kalakad is a Municipality in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kalakad is one of the 3 Municipalities of Tirunelveli District, and is one of the fastest-growing towns in the district. Etymology As per popular folklore, the ...

. This village has historical significance, because people from this village fought against

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issues that are prevalent in this area. Prior to 1900s, only students from the upper cast are allowed to enter

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. Because of this partial treatment, people from this village joined together and founded K.A.M.P Meerania School for the downtrodden and lower caste people.

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Villages in Tirunelveli district {{Tirunelveli-geo-stub