Ulipuram is a village in Gangavalli taluk, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India, and has been since at least the 16th century, when it was known as Puliyarampur. The village consists of various castes. Marriamman Kovil makes up the village's center, named for the prominently worshiped goddess Marriamman, established by village people. The village is historically known for agriculture, sheep, goat and cow breeding. Mainly Vanniyars, Nayakkars, Kurumbars and Kavundars castes makes up much of this village. Ulipuram is a predominantly agricultural community with major crops including rice, nuts, sugarcane, and corn. Residences are centralized around the area's surrounding farms, subdividing Ulipuram into groups and localities including Eecha Oodai, kulimeduthottam near Raja Hariprasath sir's house, Annaikattu, Vembarasu, Ulipuram Pudur, Mettutheru, KalanKaradu, Thonthi Pillayar Kovil, Andi Kuttai, NariKaradu, Nallathangal Kuttai, Nandukitan Pudur, Mankaradu, VisamoongilKuttai, KuttiKaradu, and Bonthupuli Kadu. Historically, Ulipuram receives ample rainfall which helps its agricultural activity. However, since 1996 there's been a reduced rainfall and farming has been severely affected. Hence, some farmers began seeking livelihood in other sectors of the economy. Temples Marriamman Kovil (Ulipuram) Vinayagar Kovil Piddariammam kovil Murugan kovil Thonthipillayar kovil Pambalaamman Kovil Perumal kovil varunabaghavaan kovil sivan kovil ulipuram Nallathangal Kovil ulipuram Main crops Paddy Turmeric Tapioca Corn Sugarcane Ground nut Banana Coconut Vegetables Work Agriculture Sago factories Cattle breeding Heavy motor vehicle drivers Bore well operators List of Areas in Ulipuram kulimeduthottam Raja HARIPRASATH Anaikattu Ulipuram Pudur Vembarasu Mettutheru KalanKaradu Thonthi Pillayar Kovil Andi Kuttai NariKaradu Nallathangal Kuttai Nandukitan Pudur Mankaradu VisamoongilKuttai KuttiKaradu Bonthupuli Kadu EEchaodai Factory Sri ganabathi gloves knitting Government Schools Panchayath Union primary school (Ulipuram) Panchayath Union higher secondary school (Ulipuram) Panchayath Union primary school (Kalankaradu) Panchayath Union primary school (Echaoodai) Panchayath Union primary school (Pudhur) Few preschools (Sathunavu Pallikodam) Private Schools Saraswathi Matriculation School Banks Lakshmi Vilas Bank Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society ATM India 1 ATM References Villages in Salem district