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'''Karunguzhi''' is a town in [[Chengalpattu district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] | '''Karunguzhi''' is a town in [[Chengalpattu district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
the town of Karunguzhi, with an interruption between 1825 and 1835, was the first capital and administrative headquarters were transferred to [[Kanchipuram]]. In 1859 the capital [[Saidapet]], now a neighbourhood in the city of [[Chennai]], was made the administrative headquarters of the district. | the town of Karunguzhi, with an interruption between 1825 and 1835, was the first capital and administrative headquarters were transferred to [[Kanchipuram]]. In 1859 the capital [[Saidapet]], now a neighbourhood in the city of [[Chennai]], was made the administrative headquarters of the district. | ||
It acted as the capital of [[Chingleput District (Madras Presidency)| | It acted as the capital of [[Chingleput District (Madras Presidency)|Chingleput District]] under Madras presidency from 1793-1825 and from 1835-1859.<ref>''[[The Imperial Gazetteer of India]]'', accessed 2020-11-21.</ref> | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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There are several tourist attractions in the area. "Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary" is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in India. It is 8 km from Karunguzhi. | There are several tourist attractions in the area. "Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary" is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in India. It is 8 km from Karunguzhi. | ||
An ancient fort built by a [[Pallava]] emperor is also located here. There are two mountains in Karunguzhi. One is a Renganathar mountain, in Malaipalayam: It is nearly 700 metres high and a temple to Lord Vishnu is on the top. The other mountain is in Karunguzhi forest. In the middle of the forest is a temple to Siva. | |||
Nearby is the Lord Gnanagereeswarar temple, built nearly 1000 years ago. A lake is also there, covering nearly {{convert|500|acre|km2}}. | Nearby is the Lord Gnanagereeswarar temple, built nearly 1000 years ago. A lake is also there, covering nearly {{convert|500|acre|km2}}. | ||
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Karunguzhi | |
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  Karunguzhi Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°33′N 79°54′E / 12.55°N 79.9°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chengalpattu |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,265 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Karunguzhi is a town in Chengalpattu district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
History[edit | edit source]
the town of Karunguzhi, with an interruption between 1825 and 1835, was the first capital and administrative headquarters were transferred to Kanchipuram. In 1859 the capital Saidapet, now a neighbourhood in the city of Chennai, was made the administrative headquarters of the district.
It acted as the capital of Chingleput District under Madras presidency from 1793-1825 and from 1835-1859.[1]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Karunguzhi had a population of 11,265. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Karunguzhi has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 61%. In Karunguzhi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
There are several tourist attractions in the area. "Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary" is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in India. It is 8 km from Karunguzhi.
An ancient fort built by a Pallava emperor is also located here. There are two mountains in Karunguzhi. One is a Renganathar mountain, in Malaipalayam: It is nearly 700 metres high and a temple to Lord Vishnu is on the top. The other mountain is in Karunguzhi forest. In the middle of the forest is a temple to Siva.
Nearby is the Lord Gnanagereeswarar temple, built nearly 1000 years ago. A lake is also there, covering nearly 500 acres (2.0 km2).
Madurantakam town is 3 km from Karunguzhi. The second biggest lake in Tamil Nadu is Madurantakam lake.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Imperial Gazetteer of India, accessed 2020-11-21.
- ↑ "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.
External links[edit | edit source]
| Karunguzhi | |||
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| Next station northbound: Padalam |
South Line, Chennai Suburban | Next station southbound: Madurantakam |
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| Stop number: 32 | km from start: 80.83 | ||