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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Kottaiyur | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Panchayat Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = கோட்டையூர் சிவன் கோயில் கோபுரம்.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Kottaiyur Siva temple tower | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in North Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|10.122932|78.8208|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Sivaganga district|Sivaganga]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = First Grade Town Panchayat | ||
| | | government_body = Karthick Solai KS | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 77 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 14766 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 630106 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 91 4565 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = | ||
| website | | website = | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kottaiyur''' is a suburb of [[Karaikudi]] located in northern part of [[Karaikudi]] town in [[Sivaganga district]] of the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The village is famous for [[Kottaiyur Kodeeswarar temple|Kottaiyur Sivan Temple]] which is one of the master pieces in the Chettinadu region & old lime stone heritage buildings which are the unique identity’s of chettinadu region & | '''Kottaiyur''' is a suburb of [[Karaikudi]] located in northern part of [[Karaikudi]] town in [[Sivaganga district]] of the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The village is famous for [[Kottaiyur Kodeeswarar temple|Kottaiyur Sivan Temple]] which is one of the master pieces in the Chettinadu region & old lime stone heritage buildings which are the unique identity’s of chettinadu region & its infrastructure. Kottaiyur is well developed & famous for its reputed educational institution in its surroundings. | ||
It’s Kottaiyur panchayat administration includes two more villages within it Velangudi & Alagapuri . | It’s Kottaiyur panchayat administration includes two more villages within it Velangudi & Alagapuri . | ||
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*Dr. [[Alagappa Chettiar]], philanthropist and founder of Alagappa University. | *Dr. [[Alagappa Chettiar]], philanthropist and founder of Alagappa University. | ||
*[[Roja Muthiah Research Library|Roja Muthiah Chettiar]] | *[[Roja Muthiah Research Library|Roja Muthiah Chettiar]] | ||
*[[A. K. Chettiar]] | *[[A. K. Chettiar]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:54, 13 April 2022
Kottaiyur | |
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Panchayat Town | |
 Kottaiyur Siva temple tower | |
  Kottaiyur Location in North Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°07′23″N 78°49′15″E / 10.122932°N 78.8208°ECoordinates: 10°07′23″N 78°49′15″E / 10.122932°N 78.8208°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Government | |
| • Type | First Grade Town Panchayat |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 14,766 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 630106 |
| Telephone code | 91 4565 |
Kottaiyur is a suburb of Karaikudi located in northern part of Karaikudi town in Sivaganga district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The village is famous for Kottaiyur Sivan Temple which is one of the master pieces in the Chettinadu region & old lime stone heritage buildings which are the unique identity’s of chettinadu region & its infrastructure. Kottaiyur is well developed & famous for its reputed educational institution in its surroundings. It’s Kottaiyur panchayat administration includes two more villages within it Velangudi & Alagapuri .
Geography[edit]
Kottaiyur has an average elevation of 77 metres (253 ft) and is located north in Karaikudi, on the Karaikudi-Trichy Highway
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2011[update] Indian census, Kottaiyur had a population of 14766 of which 49% was male and 51% female. The literacy rate of 75% is higher than the national average of 59.5%. Among men, the literacy rate is 79%, compared to 71% among females. 10% of the population is under six years of age.[1]
Education Institutions[edit]
Kottaiyur have well reputed schools and colleges around its town. Lot of students from near by surrounding villages and towns are studying here. Following are notable institutions
- Muthuiah Alagappa Matriculation Higher secondary School
- Chidambaram Chettiyar girls higher secondary school
- Thanjavur Arunachalam Chettiyar Gov.hr.sec.school
- Sanatana Dharma Vidyalaya Primary School
- Kottaiyur Panchayat Union Middle School.
- part of Alagappa university is within the administrative limit of Kottaiyur town panchayat such as Alagappa institute of Management, Alagappa institute of Physical Education, Alagappa Alumini Park & Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics.
Alagappa University second entrance with memorial arch and Dr.Alagappa Chettiyar statue is located in Kottaiyur - Sri Ram Nagar Railway gate area.
Notable individuals[edit]
- Dr. Alagappa Chettiar, philanthropist and founder of Alagappa University.
- Roja Muthiah Chettiar
- A. K. Chettiar