Tirukalukundram
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| Tirukalukundram | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Kancheepuram |
| Population | 23,677 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Tirukalukundram is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for the Vedagiriswarar temple, a hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Tirukalukundram had a population of 23,677. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Tirukalukundram has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 65%. In Tirukalukundram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Location
Thirukazhukundram is located on State Highway 58 between Sadras and Tirutani, 70 km away from Chennai and 15 km away from the famous tourist town Mahabalipuram.
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| Madurantakam - 40 km | Kalpakkam - 18 km |
[edit] References
- ^ "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.
Coordinates: 12°36′24″N 80°03′45″E / 12.60667°N 80.0625°E
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