Tirukalukundram

Tirukalukundram திருக்கழுக்குன்றம்
panchayat town
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Kancheepuram
Population  (2001)
• Total	23,677
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	TN-19

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.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, 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.

Tirukalukundram view

Location

Thirukazhukundram is located on State Highway 58 between Sadras and Thiruttani, 70 km away from Chennai and 15 km away from the famous tourist town Mahabalipuram. Near road links are, 10 km away from Old Mahabalipuram Road, 10 km away from East Coast Road and 15 km away from GST road.

Panorama of Tirukalukundram village showing temple complex and water tanks.