Valathi, also known as Valathy, is a village in
Gingee assembly constituency,
Villupuram district, in the state of
Tamil Nadu,
India. It is nearly 50 km from district capital Villupuram, 40 km from Tiruvannamalai and 15 km from Gingee. It is about 5 km to Melmalayanur Angalamman temple.
Geography
Valathi is surrounded by rocky hills and lakes. Valathi derives is on the main road (
SH4) connecting
Arcot and
Villupuram. It is a fairly big village, which is surrounded by many small villages. The majority of this population are dependent on agriculture and cattle for their income. It is the main junction of melmalayanur route.
Population
As per latest survey the village has about 1,900 houses and a population of approximately 5,000 people, which consists of
Jains, yadhavar or idayar(konar),
Christians,
Scheduled Caste
The Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are officially designated groups of people and among the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups in India. The terms are recognized in the Constitution of India and the groups are designa ...
,
Gounder, and
Muslim
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s, Naidu, Naikkar. Its main agriculture product is paddy growing.
Attractions
* Shri Adthinathar Digambar Jain Temple also known as Nainar Temple - Devotees, many from northern India visit this temple.
Thanakathamman temple,
Kalikambal temple,
Mariamman temple,
Vinayagar temples (3),
Murugan temple,(2),
Police Station,
Registrar Office,
Muslim Mosque,
Government Hospitial,
Post office,
Banks (2),
Lakes (2),
Markets ( Sunday )
Schools (5),
Village Administrative Office,
*Valathi Outreach Church Ministries is run by local a church.
It mainly focuses on public education.
*Devanur Fort,
*Melmalayanur Temple is away.
*
Gingee Fort is located from the village.
*Pallavas temple in 7 km in Siyamangalam and Thirumalpadi
*D.V.Narayana memorial hospital.
It mainly focus on public health.
*Lord shiva temple at devanur ;
*Vijayabharathi nursery garden
References
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Villages in Viluppuram district