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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tiruvaikuntam had a population of 16,214. Males constituted 48% of the population and females 52%. Tiruvaikuntam had an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 81%, and female literacy was 72%. In Tiruvaikuntam, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age. Tiruvaikuntam has | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tiruvaikuntam had a population of 16,214. Males constituted 48% of the population and females 52%. Tiruvaikuntam had an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 81%, and female literacy was 72%. In Tiruvaikuntam, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age. Tiruvaikuntam has a considerable population of Appanad [[Maravars]] and Brahmins in that region | ||
==Landmarks== | ==Landmarks== | ||
[[File:Srivaikundam Temple.jpg|thumb|alt=text|Kalapiran Temple Rajakopuram]] | [[File:Srivaikundam Temple.jpg|thumb|alt=text|Kalapiran Temple Rajakopuram]] | ||
*[[Srivaikuntanathan Permual Temple|Tiruvaikuntanathan Perumal Temple]] | *[[Srivaikuntanathan Permual Temple|Tiruvaikuntanathan Perumal Temple]] | ||
*[[Kailasanathar Temple, Srivaikuntam|Kailasanathar Temple, Tiruvaikuntam]](Sivan temple, one of the Navakailayam temples) | *[[Kailasanathar Temple, Srivaikuntam|Kailasanathar Temple, Tiruvaikuntam]] (Sivan temple, one of the Navakailayam temples) | ||
[[File:SrivaikundamSivanTempleFrontView.jpg|thumb|Tiruvaikuntam Sivan Temple(one of the Navakailayam temples) Front View]] | [[File:SrivaikundamSivanTempleFrontView.jpg|thumb|Tiruvaikuntam Sivan Temple(one of the Navakailayam temples) Front View]] | ||
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==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
Bus services are conducted from | Bus services are conducted from [[Madurai]], [[Tirunelveli]], [[Tiruchendur]] and Thoothukudi through Tiruvaikuntam. There is a railway station at Tiruvaikuntam. Nearest air services are 24.6 km away at Thoothukudi. | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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*Arulmighu Kumara Gurupara Swamigal Public Library, Tiruvaikuntam | *Arulmighu Kumara Gurupara Swamigal Public Library, Tiruvaikuntam | ||
*Sri Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Hr Sec School, Tiruvaikuntam | *Sri Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Hr Sec School, Tiruvaikuntam | ||
*Arulmigu Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Government Girls Hr.Sec. School, Tiruvaikuntam | *Arulmigu Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Government Girls Hr. Sec. School, Tiruvaikuntam | ||
*TV RamaSubbier Krishnammal Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Tiruvaikuntam | *TV RamaSubbier Krishnammal Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Tiruvaikuntam | ||
*Hajji Miyan Abdul Cader Middle School, Tiruvaikuntam | *Hajji Miyan Abdul Cader Middle School, Tiruvaikuntam | ||
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*Sri Kumara Gurupara swamigal primary school, Tiruvaikuntam | *Sri Kumara Gurupara swamigal primary school, Tiruvaikuntam | ||
*St James Matriculation School, Tiruvaikuntam | *St James Matriculation School, Tiruvaikuntam | ||
*ulagammalanni | *ulagammalanni Niyabahartha Middle School, Tiruvaikuntam | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Athur, Thoothukudi|Authoor]] | * [[Athur, Thoothukudi|Authoor]] | ||
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Tiruvaikuntam | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Tiruvai | |
  Tiruvaikuntam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°37′N 77°56′E / 8.62°N 77.93°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,214 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Tiruvaikuntam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the river Thamirabarani.
Tiruvaikuntam has a temple dedicated to Vishnu, known as Tiruvaikuntapathi Swami, with a lofty gopuram. The Thiruvengada Mudaiyar Mandapam is rich with sculptures of Yallis, elephants and warriors. The Ekadasi Mandapam, which is opened on Vaikunta Ekadasi days, contains sculptures. During the period of conflict between the East India Company forces and Veera Pandiya Kattabomman, the temple served as a fort. The Kailasanathaswamy temple is another important temple and contains six inscriptions of the times of Kattabomman.[citation needed]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Tiruvaikuntam is located at 8°37′52″N 77°54′34″E / 8.63115°N 77.9095017°E. It has an average elevation of 17 metres (55 feet). The town is located on the north bank of the Tamirabarani river. It is 30 km east of Tirunelveli , 30 km west of Tiruchendur and 39 km from Tuticorin.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Tiruvaikuntam had a population of 16,214. Males constituted 48% of the population and females 52%. Tiruvaikuntam had an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 81%, and female literacy was 72%. In Tiruvaikuntam, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age. Tiruvaikuntam has a considerable population of Appanad Maravars and Brahmins in that region
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
- Tiruvaikuntanathan Perumal Temple
- Kailasanathar Temple, Tiruvaikuntam (Sivan temple, one of the Navakailayam temples)
Festivals[edit | edit source]
- Fifth day festival every year April mid (சித்திரை மாதம் Tamil month Sithirai)
- Ninth day Car festival every year April mid (சித்திரை மாதம் Tamil month Sithirai)
- Vaikunta Ekadashi (Tamil: வைகுண்ட ஏகாதசி) Dec/Jan
- Kuruz Kovil (RC Church) Festival from 16 July to 25 July
Transport[edit | edit source]
Bus services are conducted from Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tiruchendur and Thoothukudi through Tiruvaikuntam. There is a railway station at Tiruvaikuntam. Nearest air services are 24.6 km away at Thoothukudi.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Arulmighu Kumara Gurupara Swamigal Arts College, Tiruvaikuntam
- Arulmighu Kumara Gurupara Swamigal Public Library, Tiruvaikuntam
- Sri Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Hr Sec School, Tiruvaikuntam
- Arulmigu Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Government Girls Hr. Sec. School, Tiruvaikuntam
- TV RamaSubbier Krishnammal Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Tiruvaikuntam
- Hajji Miyan Abdul Cader Middle School, Tiruvaikuntam
- SDA Mat Hr Sec School, Tiruvaikuntam
- Sri Kumara Gurupara swamigal primary school, Tiruvaikuntam
- St James Matriculation School, Tiruvaikuntam
- ulagammalanni Niyabahartha Middle School, Tiruvaikuntam
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.