Bhuvanagiri, Tamil Nadu


Bhuvanagiri is a Taluka in the Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Geography

Bhuvanagiri is located at. It has an average elevation of 11 meters. It is located seven kilometers away from the temple town, Chidambaram.
The River Vellaru provides water for irrigation.

Economy

Bhuvanagiri is the birthplace of the saints of South India, Sri Raghavendra Swami. The town is close to the birthplace of Saint Ramalinga Adigalar.
The word Bhuvanagiri is a combination of two Tamilized-Sanskrit words - Bhuvanam and Giri. Hence, the name Bhuvanagiri means "The place that does not move."
Agriculture is the main occupation of more than 3/4 of the town's population.
Rice is the most cultivated crop, followed by the black gram and green gram. These crops are cultivated in a type of land known in Tamil as NanSei.
Other minor crops like finger Millet, pearl millet, corn, Thoor dhal, sesamum and redgram are also grown around this town. These sets of crops are cultivated in a type of land known in Tamil as PunSei.
The town is known for hand loom products. It is also known for its Silk saris and Silk Textiles, which are referred to as "Bhuvanagiri Pattu."
A road bridge over the River Vellaru in Bhuvanagiri connects the roadway between Cuddalore and Chidambaram.

Education

Bhuvanagiri has several educational centers.
There are two government higher secondary schools - the Government Boys Higher Secondary School and the Government Girls Higher Secondary School.
Private higher secondary schools include Sri Arunachala Matriculation School, Bharathi Matriculation Hr Sec School, Mangalam Matriculation Hr Sec School, and Sri Raghavendra Matriculation Hr Sec School.
A junior college for kindergarten, Sri Arunachala Vidhyalaya.
Other private schools include Kennedy Nursery School and the Rainbow Nursery School.
Private educational institutions include Mangalam Teacher Training Institute, Mangalam ITI, Etc.
A multi-speed Internet browsing center is located near the town bus stop.
Kamarajar Polytechnic College at Kirappalayam is near Bhuvanagiri
Annamalai University at Chidambaram is located near Bhuvanagiri.

Business

The principal exports from Bhuvanagiri are silk and hand loom cloths. There are many shops selling silk, especially hand loom and society silk. There are also a few well-known jewelry shops in Bhuvanagiri, like ACP jewelers, and Mathu jewelers.

Culture

In Bhuvanagiri, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians live together peacefully without any problems and work for the well-being of their Town.
There are temples, mosques, and churches in Bhuvanigiri. In many ways, a place of religious harmony.
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Demographics

India census, Bhuvanagiri had a population of 20,656 with a 50-50 male and female ratio. Bhuvanagiri has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 79% and female literacy of 64%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Bhuvanagiri, a legislative assembly constituency is part of Chidambaram.