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'''Vandavasi''' (formerly anglicised as Wandiwash<ref>{{cite book |last1=Subburaj |first1=V. |title=Tourist Guide to Chennai |date=December 2006 |publisher=Sura Books |isbn=978-81-7478-040-9 |page=17 |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Tourist_Guide_to_Chennai/Wy9ZtMmsZmQC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Wandiwash+(Vandavasi)&pg=PA17&printsec=frontcover |access-date=21 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref>) is a major town and a [[municipality]] in the [[Tiruvannamalai district]] of the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite news |last=N |first=Shyamsundar |title=State archaeology department begins excavation of 'stone circles' at Kilnamandi village in TN |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/Apr/07/state-archaeology-department-begins-excavation-of-stone-circles-at-kilnamandi-village-in-tn-2563427.html |access-date=21 March 2024 |work=The New Indian Express |date=7 April 2023 |language=en}}</ref> The town is well known in the Carnatic history for the Battle of Wandiwash. Vandavasi town is also the largest manufacturer of ''kora'' artefacts including mats, shawls and vessels. As of 2011, the town had a population 74,320.
'''Vandavasi''' or '''Wandiwash''' is a Town and [[municipality]] in the [[Tiruvannamalai district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. As of 2011, the town had a population of 74,320.


Wandiwash was the site of a decisive battle in the 18th century [[Carnatic Wars]] between [[France]] and the [[British Empire]] for control over [[south Asia]]. The [[Battle of Wandiwash]] was a watershed moment in Indian history as it cemented British supremacy in India. On 22 January 1760, a British force led by [[Eyre Coote (East India Company officer)|Eyre Coote]] defeated a French force led by [[Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally|General Thomas Lally]].<ref>{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Wandiwash|volume=28|page=303}}</ref>
Wandiwash was the site of a decisive battle in the 18th century [[Carnatic Wars]] between [[France]] and the [[British Empire]] for control over [[south Asia]]. The [[Battle of Wandiwash]] was a watershed moment in Indian history as it cemented British supremacy in India. On 22 January 1760, a British force led by [[Eyre Coote (East India Company officer)|Eyre Coote]] defeated a French force led by [[Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally|General Thomas Lally]].<ref>{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Wandiwash|volume=28|page=303}}</ref>


==Geography and climate==
==Geography and climate==
Vandavasi is located at {{Coord|12.5|N|79.62|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Vandavasi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Vandavasi]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-26.</ref> The State Highways SH 5 connects [[Tindivanam]] and [[Arcot, Tamil Nadu|Arcot]], and SH 115 connects [[Polur]] and [[Cheyyur]] passes through Vandavasi. SH 116 connects Vandavasi with [[Kanchipuram]]. It lies 110&nbsp;km southwest of [[Chennai]], 40&nbsp;km south of the temple city of Kanchipuram, 80&nbsp;km northeast of [[Thiruvannamalai]], 42&nbsp;km southeast of [[Arani, Tiruvannamalai District|Arani]] & 80&nbsp;km from [[Vellore]]. The town is well-connected with [[Chennai]] by road. It is situated at an average elevation of 74 metres (242 feet) above sea level.
Vandavasi is located on the state highway SH5 that connects [[Tindivanam]] and [[Arcot, Tamil Nadu|Arcot]]. It lies 110&nbsp;km southwest of state capital [[Chennai]], 40&nbsp;km south of the temple city of [[Kanchipuram]], 80&nbsp;km northeast of [[Thiruvannamalai]], 42&nbsp;km southeast of [[Arani, Tiruvannamalai District|Arani]] & 80&nbsp;km from [[Vellore]]. It is situated at an average elevation of 74 metres (242 feet) above sea level.Vandavasi's climatic condition is similar to that of [[Chennai]], lying on the [[thermal equator]] and close to the coast, while most of the year the climate is hot and humid.<ref>{{cite web|title=About city|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/vandavasi/abcity_City.htm|publisher=Vandavasi Municipality|year=2011|access-date=2013-07-07}}</ref>
Vandavasi's climatic condition is similar to that of [[Chennai]], lying on the [[thermal equator]] and close to the coast, while most of the year the climate is hot and humid.<ref>{{cite web|title=About city|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/vandavasi/abcity_City.htm|publisher=Vandavasi Municipality|year=2011|access-date=2013-07-07}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{bar box|title=Religious census|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|60.86}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|34.73}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|purple|3.03}}{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jain]]|Blue|1.28}}{{bar percent|[[Sikhism|Sikh]]|yellow|0.02}}{{bar percent|Other|grey|0.08}} }}
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As of the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Vandavasi had a population of 74,320 with a sex-ratio of 1,012 females for every 1,000 males, far above the national average of 929 females per 1,000 males.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=2014-01-26}}</ref> A total of 3,337 were under the age of six, constituting 1,740 males and 1,597 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 13.54% and 1.31% of the population respectively. The average literacy rate was 77.3%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 7326 households. There were a total of 10,553 workers, comprising 152 cultivators, 302 main agricultural labourers, 309 in household industries, 9,093 other workers, 697 marginal workers, 8 marginal cultivators, 27 marginal agricultural labourers, 52 marginal workers in household industries and 610 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Vandavasi|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=684317|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=2014-01-26}}</ref> As per the religious census of 2011, Vandavasi's population was 60.86% [[Hindu]], 34.73% [[Muslim]], 3.03% [[Christians|Christian]], 1.28% [[Jainism|Jain]], 0.02% [[Sikh]], and 0% [[Buddhist]], with 0.08% following other religions and 0% following no religion or not indicating any religious preference.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>
As of the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Vandavasi had a population of 74,320 with a sex-ratio of 1,012 females for every 1,000 males, far above the national average of 929 females per 1,000 males.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=2014-01-26}}</ref> A total of 3,337 were under the age of six, constituting 1,740 males and 1,597 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 13.54% and 1.31% of the population respectively. The average literacy rate was 77.3%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 7326 households. There were a total of 10,553 workers, comprising 152 cultivators, 302 main agricultural labourers, 309 in household industries, 9,093 other workers, 697 marginal workers, 8 marginal cultivators, 27 marginal agricultural labourers, 52 marginal workers in household industries and 610 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Vandavasi|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=684317|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=2014-01-26}}</ref> As per the religious census of 2011, Vandavasi's population was 60.86% [[Hindu]], 34.73% [[Muslim]], 3.03% [[Christians|Christian]], 1.28% [[Jainism|Jain]], 0.02% [[Sikh]], and 0% [[Buddhist]], with 0.08% following other religions and 0% following no religion or not indicating any religious preference.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>

==As a capital town==
According to one version of history, Chennapattanam, now called Chennai (Madras), was named after [[Damarla Chennapa Nayaka]], [[Nayaks of Kalahasti|Nayaka of Kalahasti and Vandavasi]], and father of [[Raja Venkatappa Nayaka]], from whom the English acquired the town in 1639. Chennapa Nayakadu granted the British permission to build a factory and warehouse for their trading enterprises, as the region at the time centered around a fishing village known as "Madraspatnam".


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
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Vandavasi Fort is an important landmark in Vandavasi, which witnessed the decisive [[Battle of Wandiwash]]. The Nayak of Vandavasi, a vassal of the [[Vijaynagar Empire]], was instrumental in helping the British secure a land grant for [[Chandragiri Fort, Andhra Pradesh|Chandragiri Fort]] on which to build the city of [[Madras]] (modern day Chennai).
[[File:Fort - Vandavasi.jpg|thumb|Vandavasi fort.]]
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Vandavasi Fort is an important landmark in Vandavasi, which witnessed the decisive [[Battle of Wandiwash]]. The [[Nayak of Vandavasi]], a vassal of the [[Vijaynagar Empire]], was instrumental in helping the British secure a land grant for [[Chandragiri Fort, Andhra Pradesh|Chandragiri Fort]] on which to build the city of [[Madras]] (modern day Chennai).


[[Arahanthgiri Jain Math]] is a Jain [[matha]] that was established at the ancient [[Jain]] site of [[Tiruvannamalai]] in August 1998.<ref>{{cite web
[[Arahanthgiri Jain Math]] is a Jain [[matha]] that was established at the ancient [[Jain]] site of [[Tiruvannamalai]] in August 1998.<ref>{{cite web
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The complex includes 3 Jain caves, 4 [[Jain temples]] and a 16-meter high sculpture of [[Neminatha]] thought to be from the 12th century, that is the tallest Jain image in Tamil Nadu.
The complex includes 3 Jain caves, 4 [[Jain temples]] and a 16-meter high sculpture of [[Neminatha]] thought to be from the 12th century, that is the tallest Jain image in Tamil Nadu. Sri Thavalagiriswarar Temple is a notable temple located atop the Vengundram hill.

==Politics==
==Politics==
Vandavasi is part of [[Vandavasi (state assembly constituency)|Vandavasi state assembly constituency]] and [[Arni (Lok Sabha constituency)|Arni Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{cite web
Vandavasi was a [[Vandavasi Lok Sabha constituency|Lok Sabha constituency]] till a delimitation in 2009. It is now part of [[Vandavasi (state assembly constituency)|Vandavasi state assembly constituency]] and [[Arni (Lok Sabha constituency)|Arani Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{cite web
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Kandiyanallur]]
* [[Kandiyanallur]]
* [[Vandavasi (Lok Sabha constituency)]]
* [[Battle of Wandiwash]]
* [[Battle of Wandiwash]]


Latest revision as of 13:10, 9 April 2024

Vandavasi
Town
A picture of Vandavasi fort
Vandavasi Fort
Vandavasi is located in Tamil Nadu
Vandavasi
Vandavasi
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 12°30′N 79°37′E / 12.5°N 79.62°E / 12.5; 79.62
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total74,320
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
604408

Vandavasi (formerly anglicised as Wandiwash[2]) is a major town and a municipality in the Tiruvannamalai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[3] The town is well known in the Carnatic history for the Battle of Wandiwash. Vandavasi town is also the largest manufacturer of kora artefacts including mats, shawls and vessels. As of 2011, the town had a population 74,320.

Wandiwash was the site of a decisive battle in the 18th century Carnatic Wars between France and the British Empire for control over south Asia. The Battle of Wandiwash was a watershed moment in Indian history as it cemented British supremacy in India. On 22 January 1760, a British force led by Eyre Coote defeated a French force led by General Thomas Lally.[4]

Geography and climate[edit]

Vandavasi is located on the state highway SH5 that connects Tindivanam and Arcot. It lies 110 km southwest of state capital Chennai, 40 km south of the temple city of Kanchipuram, 80 km northeast of Thiruvannamalai, 42 km southeast of Arani & 80 km from Vellore. It is situated at an average elevation of 74 metres (242 feet) above sea level.Vandavasi's climatic condition is similar to that of Chennai, lying on the thermal equator and close to the coast, while most of the year the climate is hot and humid.[5]

Demographics[edit]

Religious census
Religion Percent(%)
Hindu
 
 60.86%
Muslim
 
 34.73%
Christian
 
 3.03%
Jain
 
 1.28%
Sikh
 
 0.02%
Other
 
 0.08%

As of the 2011 census, Vandavasi had a population of 74,320 with a sex-ratio of 1,012 females for every 1,000 males, far above the national average of 929 females per 1,000 males.[6] A total of 3,337 were under the age of six, constituting 1,740 males and 1,597 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 13.54% and 1.31% of the population respectively. The average literacy rate was 77.3%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[6] The town had a total of 7326 households. There were a total of 10,553 workers, comprising 152 cultivators, 302 main agricultural labourers, 309 in household industries, 9,093 other workers, 697 marginal workers, 8 marginal cultivators, 27 marginal agricultural labourers, 52 marginal workers in household industries and 610 other marginal workers.[7] As per the religious census of 2011, Vandavasi's population was 60.86% Hindu, 34.73% Muslim, 3.03% Christian, 1.28% Jain, 0.02% Sikh, and 0% Buddhist, with 0.08% following other religions and 0% following no religion or not indicating any religious preference.[8]

Places of interest[edit]

Vandavasi Fort is an important landmark in Vandavasi, which witnessed the decisive Battle of Wandiwash. The Nayak of Vandavasi, a vassal of the Vijaynagar Empire, was instrumental in helping the British secure a land grant for Chandragiri Fort on which to build the city of Madras (modern day Chennai).

Arahanthgiri Jain Math is a Jain matha that was established at the ancient Jain site of Tiruvannamalai in August 1998.[9] The complex includes 3 Jain caves, 4 Jain temples and a 16-meter high sculpture of Neminatha thought to be from the 12th century, that is the tallest Jain image in Tamil Nadu. Sri Thavalagiriswarar Temple is a notable temple located atop the Vengundram hill.

Politics[edit]

Vandavasi was a Lok Sabha constituency till a delimitation in 2009. It is now part of Vandavasi state assembly constituency and Arani Lok Sabha constituency.[10]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Census of India: Search Details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  2. ^ Subburaj, V. (December 2006). Tourist Guide to Chennai. Sura Books. p. 17. ISBN 978-81-7478-040-9. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. ^ N, Shyamsundar (7 April 2023). "State archaeology department begins excavation of 'stone circles' at Kilnamandi village in TN". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  4. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Wandiwash" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 28 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 303.
  5. ^ "About city". Vandavasi Municipality. 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Vandavasi". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" (XLS). Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Arihantagiri - Tirumalai". Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  10. ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2008.

External links[edit]

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