Poovankurichi
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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Poovankurichi
| settlement_type = village
| image_skyline = Poovan name board.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Poovankurichi name board
| pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu#India
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
| coordinates = {{coord|8.7598|N|77.3820|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Tamil Nadu
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Tirunelveli
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| area_total_km2 =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 90
| population_total =
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = Tamil
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 627418
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = (91)4634
| registration_plate = TN-76,TN-72
| website = {{URL|municipality.tn.gov.in/Tirunelveli}}
| footnotes =
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Poovankurichi or Poovan Kurichi is a village situated in the district of Tirunelveli near Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu, India.{{cite web |author= |date=2011 |title=Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs |access-date=May 17, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711042331/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |archive-date=2022-07-11}} Poovan means "wind" and kurichi means "mountain or a place located near a mountain".
Geography
Poovankurichi is located on the bank of Gadananathi River (Kadana Nadi), which means "kadana dam river" and flows throughout the year. The area is surrounded by three lakes and a canal but it is mainly surrounded by mountains and hills which are part of the Western Ghats. The village has many paddy fields, mango orchards, vegetable gardens, palm trees and tall coconut trees.
There are thousands of herbs found in Poovankurichi. 108 herbs are available in the Papanasam hill area which are not found in other parts of the world.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}
The village is located 50 km west of Tirunelveli town. Surrounding villages and hamlets include Kakayan Nallur, Kovankulam, Ambur, and Thattan Patti.
{{Geographic Location
|title = Poovankurichi and its surroundings
|Northwest = Senganallur
|North = Gadananathi River
|Northeast = Kizha Ambur
|West = Karuthapillaiyur
|Centre = Poovankurichi
|East =Kovankulam / Kizha kulam
|Southwest = Mela Ambur / Melakulam
|South = Papanasam
|Southeast = Kottaivilaipatti
}}
Transportation
Bus and train are the major transport methods. The nearest railway station is in Kizha Ambur Railway Station, 1.7 km from the village.
Climate
The place will be greenish even during the summer months. During the month of Chitirai (mid April) to Puratasi (mid October) wind from the mountains blows gently and rain sprinkles and makes the place cool.
Industry
Agriculture is the main industry in the hamlet, which was once also involved in weaving.
History
Poovan Kurichi has more than 2000 years of history and has retained the same name from its inception. Ancient burial urns called Mudhumakkal Thazhi was found in Poovankurichi in the year 1950.
Nature
Bird species that can be seen in the area include parrots, peacocks, crows, herons, woodpeckers, kingfishers, ducks, Myna/Asian Koel, vultures, Cattle Egrets, Black Winged Stilts, Red Vented Bulbuls, owls and ThenChittu.
Animals in the area include bears, rabbits, wild boars, the Lion-tailed macaque, monkeys, leopards, pythons, the King Cobra, chameleons, porcupines, the Monitor Lizard and deer.
Gallery
File:Poovankurichi board.JPG|Poovankurichi sign board
File:Podhigai shadow falls on Lake.JPG|Podhigai mountain's shadow falling on Poovankurichi lake
File:Beautiful view of Podhigai.JPG|View of Podhigai from Poovankurichi
File:Painted Statue in Poovankurichi.JPG|Painted Statue in Poovankurichi near Mela Kulam
File:Poovankurichi Kilakulam-1-.jpg|Poovankurichi Kilakulam
File:Peacocks in Poovankurichi-1-.jpg|Peacocks in PoovankurichI
References
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External links
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