Koothappar

Koothaippar
koothappar
city
Koothaippar
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°47′45″N 78°47′50″E / 10.79583°N 78.79722°E / 10.79583; 78.79722Coordinates: 10°47′45″N 78°47′50″E / 10.79583°N 78.79722°E / 10.79583; 78.79722
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Tiruchirappalli
Population (2001)
  Total 17,061
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Pincode 620013

Koothappar (Tamil: கூத்தப்பார்) is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 15 km from Tiruchirappalli.

Geography

Koothappar is located at 10°47′45″N 78°47′50″E / 10.795833°N 78.797222°E / 10.795833; 78.797222. It lies close to Kaveri River and the famous Kallanai Dam (also known as the Grand Anicut) is just 5 km from here.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Koothappar had a population of 17,061. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Koothappar has an average literacy rate of 87%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 91%, and female literacy is 84%. In Koothappar, 7% of the population is under 6 years of age.

List of temples

  • Muniyandavar Temple
  • Marutheeswaran Temple
  • Maha Kaleeswari Temple
  • Muppuli Amman Temple
  • Pidari Amman Temple
  • Saptha Kannimar Temple
  • Aiyanar Temple
  • Sekuparai Aiyanar Temple
  • Malayadi Karuppu Temple
  • Kamachi Amman Temple
  • Periya Akkandyamman Manthara MahamuniTemple
  • Satha Pillayar Temple
  • Angalamman Temple
  • Mariyamman Temple
  • Mekanachi Amman Temple
  • Mahamuni Temple
  • Akni amman temple

Transportation

Regular bus service connects the town with the intra-city terminal Chathiram Bus Station, Tiruchirappalli (also called as Main Guard Gate). The nearest railway station is Thiruverumbur and the nearby airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport.

References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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