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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}} | {{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Thirukkolur | ||
| utc_offset | | utc_offset = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 628 612 | ||
| named_for | | named_for = Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple | ||
| official_name | | official_name = Thirukkalur | ||
| 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 = [[Thoothukudi district|Thoothukudi]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 | | subdivision_type3 = Taluk | ||
| subdivision_name3 | | subdivision_name3 = [[Eral]] | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|8.594|77.957|type:city_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = Tamil Nadu | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Village | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Thirukkolur in Tamil Nadu | ||
| population_total = 3,141 | |||
| population_as_of = 2011 | |||
| population_footnotes = | |||
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Thirukkolur'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thirukkolur|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Thirukkolur,+Tamil+Nadu+628612/@8.688145,77.8993143,11z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3b038a5b85c8e09f:0x56a50e124a3f3008!8m2!3d8.5948993!4d77.9581602|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Thirukkolur|language=en}}</ref> '''(or Thirukalur )''' is a village in [[Thoothukudi district]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. The village is the location of the [[Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple|Sri Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple]]. | '''Thirukkolur'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thirukkolur|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Thirukkolur,+Tamil+Nadu+628612/@8.688145,77.8993143,11z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3b038a5b85c8e09f:0x56a50e124a3f3008!8m2!3d8.5948993!4d77.9581602|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Thirukkolur|language=en}}</ref> '''(or Thirukalur )''' is a village in [[Thoothukudi district]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. The village is the location of the [[Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple|Sri Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple]]. | ||
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== Agriculture == | == Agriculture == | ||
Due to availability of water resources and fertile land, agriculture is widely practiced | Due to availability of water resources and fertile land, agriculture is widely practiced. Crops such as [[Rice|Paddy]], [[Vigna mungo|Urad dal]], [[Peanut|Groundnut]], and [[Banana]] are cultivated. | ||
== Administration == | == Administration == | ||
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|'''Block''' | |'''Block''' | ||
|Alwar Thirunagari | |[[Alwarthirunagiri|Alwar Thirunagari]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=TN Villages list|url=https://tnrd.gov.in/pdf/village_eng.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Taluk''' | |'''Taluk''' | ||
|Eral | |[[Eral]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''State assembly constituency''' | |'''State assembly constituency''' | ||
|[[Srivaikuntam (state assembly constituency)|Srivaikuntam]] | |[[Srivaikuntam (state assembly constituency)|Srivaikuntam]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=List of polling boots in Srivaikuntam AC|url=https://www.elections.tn.gov.in/Web/pslist/ac216.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Lok sabha constituency''' | |'''Lok sabha constituency''' | ||
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|'''District''' | |'''District''' | ||
|Thoothukudi | |[[Thoothukudi district|Thoothukudi]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=List of villages in Thoothukudi district|url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3019d385eb67632a7e958e23f24bd07d7/uploads/2018/09/2018090685-1.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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* [[Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple]] | * [[Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple]] | ||
* [[Alwarthirunagiri|Alwarthirunagari]] | * [[Alwarthirunagiri|Alwarthirunagari]] | ||
* [[Mela Vellamadam]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 20:43, 14 April 2022
Thirukkolur | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Thirukkalur | |
  Thirukkolur Map showing Thirukkolur in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates: 8°35′38″N 77°57′25″E / 8.594°N 77.957°ECoordinates: 8°35′38″N 77°57′25″E / 8.594°N 77.957°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Taluk | Eral |
| Named for | Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,141 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 |
| PIN | 628 612 |
Thirukkolur[1] (or Thirukalur ) is a village in Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu. The village is the location of the Sri Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple.
It is situated 3 kilometres away from Alwarthirunagari. The village is approximately 30 kilometres away from Tirunelveli[2] and approximately 35 kilometres away from Thoothukudi.[3] The coordinates of Thirukkolur are 8.5949° N, 77.9582° E.
Geography[edit]
The village is located near to the banks of Thamirabarani river. The South Canal of Srivaikuntam dam passes through this village.[4]
Agriculture[edit]
Due to availability of water resources and fertile land, agriculture is widely practiced. Crops such as Paddy, Urad dal, Groundnut, and Banana are cultivated.
Administration[edit]
| Local Body | Thirukkolur Panchayat |
| Block | Alwar Thirunagari[5] |
| Taluk | Eral |
| State assembly constituency | Srivaikuntam[6] |
| Lok sabha constituency | Thoothukkudi |
| District | Thoothukudi[7] |
Religious places[edit]
Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple is one among 108 Divya Desams and 9 Navathirupathis. The deity of the temple is Sri Vaithamanidhi Perumal ( Vishnu). The deity is in reclining pose.
Madhurakavi Alwar[edit]
Thirukkolur is the birthplace of Madurakavi Alwar, who is one among 12 Alwars. Madurakavi Alwar was a disciple of Nammalvar.
Transportation[edit]
Road[edit]
There is a main road which passes through Thirukkolur. This road starts from Maanattur in SH- 93 ( Alwar Thirunagari - Valliyur Highway) and ends at Palkulam Vilakku in SH - 40 ( Sengottai - Tiruchendur highway ).
Railway[edit]
The nearest railway stations are Alwar Thirunagari [8] ( 3 kilometres ) and Nazareth [9] ( 6 kilometres ). Daily passenger trains from Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli halt in these stations. The only express train, which halts in Nazareth, is the Chendur Express.
The nearest important railway station is Tirunelveli Junction (35 kilometres).
Air[edit]
The nearest airports are
- Tuticorin Airport ( 25 kilometres )
- Trivandrum international airport ( approximately 170 kilometres ) and
- Madurai Airport ( approximately 170 kilometres)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Thirukkolur". Thirukkolur. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ↑ "Tirunelveli to Thirukkolur". Tirunelveli to Thirukkolur. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ↑ "Thoothukudi to Thirukkolur". Thoothukudi to Thirukkolur. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ↑ "Srivaikundam Dam and Bridge". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ↑ "TN Villages list" (PDF).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "List of polling boots in Srivaikuntam AC" (PDF).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "List of villages in Thoothukudi district" (PDF).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Jayashree. "12 Departures from Alwar Tirunagri SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ↑ "16 Departures from Nazareth SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 5 June 2021.