Nettapakkam
| Nettapakkam(Nedumpakkam) | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
  Nettapakkam(Nedumpakkam)  Nettapakkam(Nedumpakkam) Location in Puducherry, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°51′59″N 79°37′58″E / 11.866259°N 79.632726°ECoordinates: 11°51′59″N 79°37′58″E / 11.866259°N 79.632726°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Puducherry |
| District | Puducherry |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 25,503 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | French, Tamil, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 605 106 |
| Telephone code | 0413 |
| Vehicle registration | PY-01 |
| Sex ratio | 50% ♂/♀ |
Nettapakkam (Tamil: நெட்டப்பாக்கம்) is a Village, Commune and Assembly Constituency in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It consists of Nettapakkam Enclave and Embalam part of Nettapakkam Commune in the main Enclave of Puducherry. It forms a part of western border to the Union territory.
History
Nettapakkam played a vital role in the merger of Puducherrry UT with India Union. It was at the Nettapakkam police station that the Tricolour was hoisted for the first time on March 31, 1954, by Socialist party leaders in favour of a merger with the Indian Union. Also an ancient Shiva temple exists here.The original name of Nettapakkam is called as "Nedumpakkam" then as time passes it changed into Nettapakkam.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Nettapakkam had a population of 25,503. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nettapakkam has an average literacy rate of 81.49%, male literacy is 88.89%, and female literacy is 74.13%. In Nettapakkam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Geography
Nettapakkam is 25 km. from Puducherry city. It is connected with Puducherry by Puducherry-Madukkarai Bus route.
Road Network
Two RC Roads passes through Nettapakkam. They are
- Frontier Road (RC-21)
- Mangalam - Madukkarai Road (RC-19)
In fact Nettapakkam is located at the junction of RC-19 and RC-21
The roads in Nettapakkam leads to places such as,
- Madukarai
- Pakkam X Road
- Madagadipet
Place of interest
Ramalingeshwar temple
Ramalingeshwar temple is located in the heart of Nettapakkam. This temple belongs to Chola period. One of the historical place in pondicherry nettapakkam village. long long ago this place was mandaravanam kadu. god siva appiear lingam statue in tha ground. One cow search food long time and last came near god sivalingam. Feel pleasure and drop milk on tha sivalingam. Evening that cow returne home but not give milk his owner. Daily ......
Schools
Nettapakkam has two Govt schools,One for primary and another for Higher Secondary(VI - XII) as Govt primary school and Kamban Govt Higher secondary school.
Hospital
Nettapakkam has its own Government Health care centre.
Puducherry Western Entrance, Madukkarai
An entrance arch is built at Madukkarai on Siruvandadu Road. The pillar in the arch displays the Freedom fighter's name, who fought for the merger of Puducherry UT with the Indian Union.
Also Nettapakkam Commune itself has two specialized arch walls with Lion's covering the world(Globe), it can be found on Nettapakkam entrance and also in kalmandapam entrance,. it gives the pride look for entering the village.
References
- ↑ http://coolsrini.blogspot.in/2008/09/ramalingeshwar-temple-nettapakkam-in.html
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.