Nemmeli
Nemmeli is an agricultural village in Madukkur Panchayat Union, Pattukkottai taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India, also known as 28.Nemmeli. Nemmeli village is a division of Musugundha Nadu in Chola Nadu. It comes under the Pattukottai legislative constituency and the Tanjore Parliament constituency. It is a small and well-developed village located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. It is 15 km from Pattukkottai and Mannargudi. It is surrounded by a number of villages. Being in the Cauvery River Delta Area, the inhabitants’ main occupation is agriculture. The younger generation is well educated, and they are working in various locations in India. They are also working in foreign countries like Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the USA. The economy is booming in line with India’s rapid economic development. Nemmeli Seawater Desalination Plant located in the township has been a major drinking water supply source for South Chennai since 2010.
Tamil is the official language and is predominantly spoken.
Demographics
As per the 2001 census, Nemmeli had a total population of 1147 with 580 males and 567 females. The sex ratio was 978. The literacy rate was 71.1.These village people formed a translocal form of citizenship amongst members of the neighbouring villages in Singapore, London and many other countries. Like all transnational communities involved in the production of locality, identity and social viability, these villagers maintain strong social and cultural ties with their villages in South India, despite being based in Singapore.
Major cultivation
Thanjavur is known as the "Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu". Paddy is the crop, and the other crops grown are Blackgram, Banana, Coconut, Gingelly, Ragi, Red gram, Green gram, Sugarcane and Maize. The total percentage of land fit for cultivation is 58%. There are three seasons for agriculture in Thanjavur - Kuruvai, Samba and Thaladi. But due to a lack of water resources, the maximum area should be planted with coconut trees.Paddy and Coconut are the major crops cultivated by the Nemmeli people.
Paddy,
Groundnut,
Sugarcane,
Black Gram,
Coconut etc...
Facilities
There is One Government Primary School, which is known as ஊராட்சி ஒன்றிய தொடக்க பள்ளி, located on South Street.The village has a Library.
Temples
There are 6 Major Temples located in this Village. They are,1. Vinayagar Temple,
2. Mazhai Muthu Marriyamman Temple,
3. Kamatchi Amman, Kaluvadiyaan Temple,
4. Sivan Temple,
5. Ayyanar Temple.
6. Anjaneyar Temple
7, Phechyyamman Temple
Festivals
1. Vaigasi Vishagam,2. Mazhai Muthu Mariyamman Kovil Thiruvizha
During the Tamil Month of "Vaigasi" in every year, people celebrate "Vaigasi Vishagam" with full of happiness. The people pray to the Goddess and tie a pole with ropes attached for carrying on shoulders gifts to a temple. This function is called as "KAVADI YEDUTHAL". In this Festival, all the peoples comes from various places and meet together and tribute to god.
Sports
Kabaddi, cricket and volleyball are important sports to the people of Nemmeli.There are various inter-village, as well as "Kabaddi " tournaments held in Nemmeli every year.
Political views
Member of Legislative Assembly CV. Sekar - MLA of Pattukottai.Member of Parliament - K.Parasuraman - AIADMK - Thanjavur
Councillor - M. Sekar
Nenmeli is a part of the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency
Most of the people are supporters of AIADMK, DMK and INC Congress.
Transport
Bus Routes:There are no direct Bus routes to reach Nemmeli. But from Pattukkotai or Mannargudi, get down at Nemmeli road Bus Stop \n and 1 km walkable distance can reach the Village.
From Mannargudi; Get Pattukkottai Bus next stop to Vadaseri.
From Pattukkottai, get the Mannargudi bus. Next stop to Kodiyaalam.
Famous Places Nearby:
In Mannargudi, the Rajagopalaswamy temple is the most prominent landmark in Mannargudi.
In Pattukkottai, the Sri Puradhana Vaneswarar temple is the most important Hindu temple in Pattukkottai
In Vadaseri, there is a famous Temple named Kamatchi Amman Temple.
Among Radio channels, All India Radio's Tiruchirapalli AM station and FM channels like Kodai Rainbow FM and FM channels of Tiruchirapalli and Karaikal are popular.