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	==Geography==		==Geography==
	Kurinjipadi is located at {{Coord\|11.57\|N\|79.60\|E\|}}.~~<~~ref~~>~~[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Kurinjippadi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kurinjipadi]~~<~~/ref~~>~~ It has an average elevation of {{convert\|21\|m\|ft\|abbr=on}}.{{cn\|date=November 2023}}		Kurinjipadi is located at {{Coord\|11.57\|N\|79.60\|E\|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Kurinjippadi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kurinjipadi]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert\|21\|m\|ft\|abbr=on}}.{{cn\|date=November 2023}}

	==Demography and politics==		==Demography and politics==
	{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]],~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) \|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 \|archive-date=16 June 2004 \|access-date=1 November 2008 \|publisher=Census Commission of India}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ Kurinjipadi had a population of 23,159. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kurinjipadi has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 58%. In Kurinjipadi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kurinjipadi assembly constituency is part of [[Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency)]].~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies \|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf \|archive-date=4 May 2006 \|access-date=9 October 2008 \|website=Tamil Nadu \|publisher=Election Commission of India}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) \|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 \|archive-date=16 June 2004 \|access-date=1 November 2008 \|publisher=Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kurinjipadi had a population of 23,159. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kurinjipadi has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 58%. In Kurinjipadi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kurinjipadi assembly constituency is part of [[Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies \|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf \|archive-date=4 May 2006 \|access-date=9 October 2008 \|website=Tamil Nadu \|publisher=Election Commission of India}}</ref>

	==Economy==		==Economy==
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	The Shri Subraya Swamigal shrine has its own significance for the antique idols made from the 18th century to the 20th century.{{Citation needed\|date=July 2022}}		The Shri Subraya Swamigal shrine has its own significance for the antique idols made from the 18th century to the 20th century.{{Citation needed\|date=July 2022}}

	The ruins of Venugopalaswami temple at Vengadampet or Vengadampatti,~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/a-forgotten-temple/article3257923.ece\|title=A forgotten temple\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=29 March 2012\|last1=Krishnamachari\|first1=Suganthy}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ which is almost 500 years old, is an exemplary red brick architecture built by Rani Vengattammal.{{fact\|date=March 2019}} Pondicherry Chief Dubash Anandharangapillai's diary contains a reference about this temple and its connection with the Anglo-French war.{{Fact\|date=March 2019}}		The ruins of Venugopalaswami temple at Vengadampet or Vengadampatti,<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/a-forgotten-temple/article3257923.ece\|title=A forgotten temple\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=29 March 2012\|last1=Krishnamachari\|first1=Suganthy}}</ref> which is almost 500 years old, is an exemplary red brick architecture built by Rani Vengattammal.{{fact\|date=March 2019}} Pondicherry Chief Dubash Anandharangapillai's diary contains a reference about this temple and its connection with the Anglo-French war.{{Fact\|date=March 2019}}

	==Education==		==Education==

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	==Demography and politics==		==Demography and politics==
	{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) \|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 \|archive-date=16 June 2004 \|access-date=1 November 2008 \|publisher=Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kurinjipadi had a population of 23,159. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kurinjipadi has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 58%. In Kurinjipadi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kurinjipadi assembly constituency is part of [[Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies \|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf \|archive-date=4 May 2006 \|access-date=9 October 2008 \|website=Tamil Nadu \|publisher=Election Commission of India}}</ref>		{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) \|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 \|archive-date=16 June 2004 \|access-date=1 November 2008 \|publisher=Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kurinjipadi had a population of 23,159. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kurinjipadi has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 58%. In Kurinjipadi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kurinjipadi assembly constituency is part of [[Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies \|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf \|archive-date=4 May 2006 \|access-date=9 October 2008 \|website=Tamil Nadu \|publisher=Election Commission of India}}</ref>

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	Kurinjipadi has famous temples for Shri Subraya Swamigal, Putthu Mariyamman, Eswaran, Perumal, and many Vinayaga temples such as Anandha Vinayagar and Kurinji Vinayagar. The Subraya shrine has its own significance for the antique idols made from the 18th century to the 20th century and there is a Samadhi of Saint Shri. Subraya inside the sanctum which is worshiped by thousands of devotees every week.		Kurinjipadi has famous temples for Shri Subraya Swamigal, Putthu Mariyamman, Eswaran, Perumal, and many Vinayaga temples such as Anandha Vinayagar and Kurinji Vinayagar. The Subraya shrine has its own significance for the antique idols made from the 18th century to the 20th century and there is a Samadhi of Saint Shri. Subraya inside the sanctum which is worshiped by thousands of devotees every week.

	The ruins of Venugopalaswami temple at Vengadampet or Vengadampatti,<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/a-forgotten-temple/article3257923.ece</ref> which is almost 500 years old, is an exemplary red brick architecture built by Rani Vengattammal.{{fact\|date=March 2019}} Pondicherry Chief Dubash Anandharangapillai's diary contains a reference about this temple and its connection with the Anglo-French war.{{Fact\|date=March 2019}}		The ruins of Venugopalaswami temple at Vengadampet or Vengadampatti,<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/a-forgotten-temple/article3257923.ece\|title=A forgotten temple\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=29 March 2012\|last1=Krishnamachari\|first1=Suganthy}}</ref> which is almost 500 years old, is an exemplary red brick architecture built by Rani Vengattammal.{{fact\|date=March 2019}} Pondicherry Chief Dubash Anandharangapillai's diary contains a reference about this temple and its connection with the Anglo-French war.{{Fact\|date=March 2019}}

	Perumal Lake is an eco-lake located in 10 km, the second largest fresh water lake in Tamil Nadu next to Veeranam lake. It is also a bird sanctuary. Birds from all parts world arrive here for breeding.		Perumal Lake is an eco-lake located in 10 km, the second largest fresh water lake in Tamil Nadu next to Veeranam lake. It is also a bird sanctuary. Birds from all parts world arrive here for breeding.

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'''Kurinjipadi''' (also spelt as '''Kurinjippadi''') is a [[taluk]] in [[Cuddalore district]] in the [[India]], [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].

==Geography==
Kurinjipadi is located at {{Coord|11.57|N|79.60|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Kurinjippadi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kurinjipadi]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|21|m|ft|abbr=on}}.

==Demography and politics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) |url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-date=16 June 2004 |access-date=1 November 2008 |publisher=Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kurinjipadi had a population of 23,159. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kurinjipadi has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 58%. In Kurinjipadi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kurinjipadi assembly constituency is part of [[Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies |url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |archive-date=4 May 2006 |access-date=9 October 2008 |website=Tamil Nadu |publisher=Election Commission of India}}</ref>

==Economy==
Kurinjipadi one of the 13 handloom clusters in India famous for hand loom products since the 18th century. The hand loom lungies are exported to Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Gulf countries and other East Asian nations. It is strategically located close to [[Chidambaram]], [[Cuddalore]], [[Panruti]], [[Neyveli]] and [[Virudhachalam]]. The dairy products and crops from this region are of good quality. The major crops are Paddy, Sugarcane and Groundnut. Saravana Global Energy Ltd is major employment source. Agriculture and Handloom are major source of income. It is still not satisfied in industrial opportunities. A special economic Zone is necessary for development in economical means.
it is also a newly divided taluk.

==Places of interest==
Kurinjipadi has famous temples for Shri Subraya Swamigal, Putthu Mariyamman, Eswaran, Perumal, and many Vinayaga temples such as Anandha Vinayagar and Kurinji Vinayagar. The Subraya shrine has its own significance for the antique idols made from the 18th century to the 20th century and there is a Samadhi of Saint Shri. Subraya inside the sanctum which is worshiped by thousands of devotees every week.

The ruins of Venugopalaswami temple at Vengadampet or Vengadampatti,<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/a-forgotten-temple/article3257923.ece</ref> which is almost 500 years old, is an exemplary red brick architecture built by Rani Vengattammal.{{fact|date=March 2019}} Pondicherry Chief Dubash Anandharangapillai's diary contains a reference about this temple and its connection with the Anglo-French war.{{Fact|date=March 2019}}

Perumal Lake is an eco-lake located in 10 km, the second largest fresh water lake in Tamil Nadu next to Veeranam lake. It is also a bird sanctuary. Birds from all parts world arrive here for breeding.

Pitchavaram,(30 km) the mangrove forest which is the second largest in Asia.

==Education==
Schools in Kurinjipadi are Government Higher secondary school, S.K.Velayutham Higher Secondary School (Govt Aided), Sri Gayathri Matriculation School, St. Paul Matriculation Higher Secondary school, S.K.V.T Matriculation school, Arunachala matriculation school, Sri Ram matriculation higher secondary school etc. Colleges are S.K.V Women's Arts and Science College and Thiruvalluvar Arts and Science College. In 1999 a teacher training college (Om Muruga teacher training institute) has been set up. Several Computer education and Information Technology training institutes have come up in the region.

==Banking Sector==
Banks in Kurinjipadi are Indian Overseas Bank, Pallavan Grama Bank, Canara Bank, Kudduravu Bank, Indian Bank. ATM are Indian Bank, IOB, Canra Bank, Axis Bank, BOI etc.[https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Kudduravu+Bank/@11.5624288,79.5906177,16z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sbank+in+kurinjipadi!3m4!1s0x0:0xb05ac33af4cbbf96!8m2!3d11.5601393!4d79.5946839?hl=en]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==See also==
{{Cuddalore District}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Cuddalore district]]