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History of Surandai According to history Surandai earlier was situated in the Veerakeralampudur taluk of Tirunelveli. It serves as one of the seventy two Maravar palayams. In the year 1732 the governor of Tirunelveli, Dalavay Mudali drifted from Madurai, but Marava polygars of the province leaded by Polygar Kattari Velladurai did not accept his authority. Surandai then served as one of the palayams. In 1754-1762 it joined Puli Thevar's coalition. However, it later deserted it. Surandai again joined it when Kollamkondan revolted in the year 1764. The revolt stretched to other polygars with the Triumph over the Anglo-Nawabi group. One fort was surrendered after the end of the First Polygar War in 1799. Presently, the major part of the panchayat is under the NADAR community people. Demography of Surandai According to Indian census report of 2001 Surandai Panchayat had a population of 28,135. The males constitute 50% and females constitute 50% of the population. The average literacy rate is 65%. It is higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 73%, and female literacy rate is 57%. 12% of the population remains under 6 years of age in Surandai. Surandai is well connected with all modes of transport. The nearest railway station is located at Tenkasi. Tourists can also take busses that ply from different places for the town. The nearest airport is located at Madurai at a distance of 138 km from Surandai. |
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