![]() Demographics of Uthiramerur As per the 2011 Census India report, the total population of the Uthiramerur panchayat town stood at 25,194. Of the total number of inhabitants, 12,569 comprised males and 12,625 comprised females. The population of children between 0 to 6 years of age was 2,554, 10.14 % of the total population. The Female Sex Ratio stood at 1,004, higher than the state average of 996 and the Child Sex Ratio was around 917, compared to the state average of 943. The effective literacy rate of Uthiramerur was 81.74 %, higher than the state average of 80.09 %, with male literacy being 89.17 % and female literacy rate at 74.42 %. Uthiramerur panchayat town administrates over 6,197 households, supplying them basic amenities like water and sewerage. Political Inscriptions at temples at Uthiramerur The four important Hindu temples in Uthiramerur are - Vaikunda Natha Perumal Temple, Sundhara Varadha Perumal Temple, Balasubramania Swamy Temple and Kailasanatha Temple. The Vaikunda Natha Perumal Temple, which is under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has its all four sides highlighted with political inscriptions that were recorded by Chola king Parantaka I (907-955 CE), focussing on the evolution of the administrative system with the transfer of executive powers from ‘variyars’ (individuals) to ‘variyams’ (committees). Each ‘variyam’ constituted 6 to 12 members, who were elected following certain specific rules, highlighted in the inscription dating 921 CE, which also says that the village had 30 ‘kudumbus’ or wards for which members were elected annually. The rules for a member nominee highlighted are: ![]() 1. Must own tax-paying land of at least quarter of a 'veli' (about an acre and a half), or one-eighth of a ‘veli’ if knowledgeable in at least 1 Veda and 1 Bhashya. 2. Must reside in a house built on self-owned land. 3. Must be aged between 35 and 75 years. 4. Must be knowledgeable in ‘mantras’ and the Brahmanas (Vedic Literature). The rules also highlighted certain disqualifications in being a nominee: The tenure of an elected committee member was 360 days and anyone found guilty of an offence during the term was immediately removed from office. The Uthiramerur inscriptions indicate that parading on a donkey was the punishment for offences such as incest, adultery, theft and forgery. ![]() The Balasubramania Swamy Temple has a shrine for the Vel weapon of Lord Muruga, for the devotees in the northwest corner of the temple. The depth of the Vel is unascertained till date. It is also noteworthy that Valli and Deivanai consorts of Lord Muruga are in one form as Gajavalli, a rare and different tradition from other Muruga temples. The Aipasi Annabishekam and the Skanda Sashti festivals are celebrated in the temple during October and November, along with Karthikai Deepam during November and December. Presently, the Uthiramerur town is administered by a town panchayat. It is divided into 18 wards, for which elections are held every 5 years. |
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