Srivaikuntam
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| Coordinates | 8°37′N 77°56′E / 8.62°N 77.93°ECoordinates: 8°37′N 77°56′E / 8.62°N 77.93°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Thoothukudi |
| Population | 16,214 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 17 metres (56 ft) |
Srivaikuntam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the river Thamirabarani.
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[edit] Geography
Srivaikuntam is located at 8°37′N 77°56′E / 8.62°N 77.93°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 17 metres (55 feet). The town is located on the north bank of the Thamirabarani river. It is 30 KM east of Tirunelveli and 30 KM west of Tiruchendur.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Srivaikuntam had a population of 16,214. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Srivaikuntam has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 72%. In Srivaikuntam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Places of interest
- St. Immanuel Church (CSI)
- St.Cruz church
- Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal Temple
- Sivan kovil ( one of the Navakailayam temples)
- Muthavilul Hayrath Majlish (One of the Old majlish in Srivaikuntam)
- Sri Narayana perumal temple Narayanapuram(Devendrakulam)
- Srivaikuntam Thamirabarani River with Dam
- Poisollameiyan sastha temple, South Tholappanpannai.
- Olimuthu peyan temple in masanakarai,(Perumpattu).
- Angala Eshwari Amman Temple in Perumpattu.
- Pattirakali & Ullammal Amman temple in kottai.
[edit] Education
- Arulmighu Kumara Gurupara Swamigal Arts College Srivaikundam
- Arulmighu Kumara Gurupara Swamigal Public Library Srivaikundam
- Sri Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Hr Sec School Srivaikundam
- Arulmigu Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Government Girls Hr.Sec. School Srivaikundam
- Hindu Vidyalaya Mat Hr Sec School Srivaikundam
- Hajji Miyan Abdul Cader Middile School Srivaikundam
- SDA Mat Hr Sec School Srivaikundam
- St,Antony's Higher Secondary School , Palayakayal
- St James Matriculation School srivaikundam
Politics: Srivaikuntam assembly constituency is part of Thoothukkudi (Lok Sabha constituency) Srivaikundam Town Panchayat President ' of . Srivaikuntam is the Home City for Famous Tamil Nadu Politician Mr.Nallakannu of CPI. DMK Former leader Mr.Kumaran Palavesam (Ex.chairman of Srivaikuntam Town panchayat) living in this Town. MDMK District Presidium Secretary Mr.C.E.Kasirajan living in this Town.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Srivaikuntam
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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