Ramanaickenpalayam
RamanaickenPalayam is a village panchayat in the Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1]
RamanaickenPalayam
R.N.Palayam | |
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Village | |
  RamanaickenPalayam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°37′44″N 78°33′35″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Taluka | Attur |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 19,678 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Geography
Ramanaickenpalayam is surrounded by Pethanaickenpalayam towards west, Gangavalli Taluk towards South, Thalaivasal towards East, Kalrayan Hills towards North. Thammampatti, Namagiripettai, Thuraiyur, Rasipuram are the nearby cities.
The village is on the border of the Salem district and Viluppuram district. Kalrayan Hills are located north of the village.
A river known as "Vasishta Nadi", one of the longest rivers in Tamil Nadu, flows in this village which created a long delta region serving its agricultural needs and drinking purposes all over the area.
Geology
The predominant soil in the village is black soil.
Demographics
Population
The population of the town as per 2011 census by population of the town 19,678. It is located 56 km towards east of district headquarters Salem, and 283 km from the state capital Chennai.
Government and politics
It is considered as a major village in Attur taluk.
Economy
Agriculture is the main occupation in Ramanaickenpalayam. This village is known for its tapioca crop. Rice, cotton, turmeric and corn are grown as major commercial crops. Many people are working at spinning mills, and as drivers and coolies.
There are no banks in the village but the SBI - Zero Account balance opening office is available in this village.
Education
There are three government schools are available in this village.
Tamil Angels Nursery and Primary School is in RamanaickenPalayam.
References
- Reports of National Panchayat Directory: 635392 Archived 20 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine