Veerapondi

Veerapondi வீரப்பாண்டி
Village
Veerapondi Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 12°02′N 79°13′E / 12.04°N 79.21°E / 12.04; 79.21Coordinates: 12°02′N 79°13′E / 12.04°N 79.21°E / 12.04; 79.21
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Villupuram
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	605758
Telephone code	91-4153
Vehicle registration	TN-32

Veerapondi is a suburb of Tirukoilur, Tamil Nadu, India, 10 kilometres away from South Pennar River where Kabilar Kundru is located.

Temples

Adhulya Nadheshwar temple – one of the oldest temples; constructed during the Malayaman period.

Draupadi temple – one of the oldest temple for Panchali which also shared by Muslim saint Muthal Ravauthur.

Schools

Government Higher Secondary School - one of the oldest schools; opened in year 1965. This school project was announced by former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj.

Swami Vivekananda Nursery & Primary School - only English medium school available in Veerapondi village for the past 25 years.

Elementary Schools - There are three more Government Elementary Schools available in the village where students can study till 5th Standard.

Veerapondi 'X' Students Association (VSA)

Old students studied from Veerapondi village jointly formed one association which is currently named as Veerapondi 'X' Students Association.

Banks

City Union Bank, Veerapondi. Located near Mahaveer temple

Festivals

The main festivals such as Draupadi temple, Poraiyathal kovil, Murugan temple etc. take place in the village. In the month of April–May the Draupadi and Poraiyathal festivals are celebrated. Festival based on Mahabharatham used to happen every alternative years. During this festival devotees used to lift chariot on their shoulders instead pulling it by wheels.

Economy

The mainly agriculture and finance are common business in that area.

Transportation

Verrapondi can be reached by road from Tirukoilur and Vettavalam.

Air

The nearest airport is at Puducherry Airport (80 km), Tiruchirapalli International Airport (190 km) and Chennai International Airport (198 km).)]].^[1]

References

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