Periyakulam Town

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Periyakulam Town

Head-quarters of the taluk of the same name in Madura District, Madras, situated in 10 7' N. and 77 33' E., on the banks of the Varahanadi, about 45 miles west of Madura city and 35 miles south-west of Dindigul. Population (1901), 17,960. The town was created a municipality in 1886. The receipts and expenditure during the ten years ending 1902-3 averaged Rs. 15,600 and Rs. 15,400 respectively. In 1903-4 the income, most of which was derived from tolls and the taxes on land and houses, was Rs. 19,800; and the expenditure was Rs. 20,500. A scheme for supplying water is under consideration. The town is an important centre for the trade of the Kambam Valley, and, being distant only 5 miles from the foot of the ghat by which the ascent is made to Kodaikanal, has a considerable trade in grain and fruit with that place and the adjoining hill villages.