🏡 Basic Details
Singavaram is a village and its own governing Gram Panchayat, situated in Gingee Block/Taluk, Viluppuram District.
- Village Code: 632383
- Area: ~423.73 hectares (~4.24 km²); PIN Code: 604202 via Gingee Post Office
- Nearby: Gingee town (~3–5 km) is the key nearby hub for civic and market activity
👥 Population & Households (2011 Census)
- Households: ~371
- Population: 1,488 — with 748 males and 740 females
- Sex Ratio: 989 F per 1,000 M — slightly below Tamil Nadu average (996)
- Children (0–6 yrs): 151 (82 M / 69 F) — Child Sex Ratio: 841 (below the state average of 943)
- Literacy: Overall ~75.5% — Male: ~87.4%, Female: ~63.8%
- Workforce: ~1,047 workers — Main Workers: ~937; Marginal: ~110
🛕 Landmark — Ranganatha Perumal Cave Temple
Singavaram is best known for its Pallava-period cave temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, perched atop a rocky hill near Gingee Fort.
- A 24-ft rock-cut reclining Vishnu idol resides in this sanctum, aligned with ancient iconography (e.g. Gandharvas, Prahlada, Durga). The temple likely dates to the era of Mahendravarman I or Narasimhavarman I, with later restoration by Senji Nayak kings.
- Festivities include Masi Magam celebrations (where the utsava murti visits the Puducherry beach) and special pujas on Vaikunda Ekadasi .
🚍 Connectivity & Nearby Settlements
- Transport: Served by both public and private buses; easy access to Gingee and nearby villages .
- Rail Access: Nearest railway stations are in Gingee, Thindivanam, or Viluppuram (30+ km away) .
- Nearby Villages: Melkalavai, Mahadevimangalam, Kadali, Illodu (each within ~3–5 km)—underscoring Singavaram’s role within the local rural network.
✅ Summary
Singavaram is a vibrant rural village of about 1,488 residents within 371 households, marked by:
- A moderate literacy rate (~75%), especially strong among men
- A concerning child sex ratio (841), despite near gender parity overall
- A strong temple-centric cultural identity, centered on the historic Ranganatha cave temple
- Close ties to Gingee town for services, with reliable road access and local bus connectivity
