Etymology
The etymology is from a temple dedicated to Sangiliyandavar located in the area. Because of its close proximity to Golden Rock, Tiruchirappalli, Ponmalai workshop and downtown of the city, retired railway employees from the workshop were the first people to set up their homes here, most of whom were the Anglo-Indians of Pinto Colony.Famous
The area is famous for its contribution to Tamil cinema and aluminium metal works. Sangilyandapuram was the epicentre of aluminium metal works in Tamil Nadu. Many metal workshops including Trichy Metals Ltd., has their presence here. With the advent of Stainless Steel the business started to lose its sheen and now only a few workshops dot the area.Boys Company
M. R. Radha, M.R. Radha colony was the farmhouse of the actor M.R. Radha. He ran his Boys Company from here. Boys Company was an entry ticket to Tamil cinema, some actors of Boys Company include Sivaji Ganesan, Ravichandran (Tamil actor), Ravichandran, Kaka Radhakrishnan etc. Shivaji Ganesan the age of 10, moved here and began to perform in stage plays. From the drama troupe trainers, he was fortunate enough to learn acting and dancing. He was trained in Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Manipuri dance, Manipuri dance forms. Sivaji Ganesan while staying in his relative's house in Sangiliyandapuram was spotted by Boys Company and later moved to greater heights. . The colony had a theatre, a practising dais and also the samadhi of M.R.Radha. Their famous children Raadhika Sarathkumar, Raadhika, Radha Ravi, Nirosha spent their early childhood here. Today it is completely demolished for development of real estate properties.Other information
Sangiliyandapuram has many religious places such as Madani Masjid, St. Theresa's Church, Arulmigu Selva Kali Amman Thirukovil and Pillayar Temple. Seven Dollars Convent is the only school in the area. Today Sangliyandapuram is famous for trading of woods and plywoods. Many wholesale dealers and woods works have their shops here. Issues of personal hygiene are being highlighted in the area.Main Road - NH Route Access
The Sangiliyandapuram Main Road forms the major connection between Palakkarai and National Highway 45 (India), NH 45 at Senthaneerpuram through which there is an easy access to Chennai, Dindigul Madurai, Thanjavur, Tanjore and Pudukkottai, Pudukkotai bound route for people who live within the city premisesBusRoute
The Busroute 52 connects Chathiram Bus Station, Tiruchirappalli, Chathiram Bus Station , Central Bus Station, Tiruchirappalli, Central Bus Station, Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station, Trichy Railway Station and Senthaneerpuram Major Stops within Sangiliyandapuram are Arasamaram, Pillayar Temple / Mariam Theater, Radha ColonyReferences
Neighbourhoods and suburbs of Tiruchirappalli {{Tiruchirapalli-geo-stub