Cheranmahadevi is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Cheranmahadevi Cheranmahadevi, Nathampuja shethram, Nigaril Shozhasathurvedi mangalam[1]
town
Nickname(s):  Sermadevi
Cheranmahadevi Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 8.68°N 77.57°E / 8.68; 77.57
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Tirunelveli
Named for	Temples
Elevation	63 m (207 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	16,320
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	627414
Telephone code	04634

Etymology

The name "Cheranmahadevi" is combination of Three words "Cheran" + "Maha" + "Devi" (Translation: Cheran's daughter Devi).

Geography

It is located on the right side bank of the Thamirabarani River.

Canals

Canadian canal is the first such canal in Thamirabarani river. Now the existing one is the third such canal according to report. Cheranmahadevi was under the control of cheranmahadevi thaluk and Tirunelveli district.

Demographics

Population

As of 2001^[update] India census,[2] Cheranmahadevi had a population of 16,320. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Cheranmahadevi has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 71%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Government and politics

Cheranmahadevi assembly constituency is part of Tirunelveli (Lok Sabha constituency)[3]

Civic Administration

In Cheranmahadevi a sub collector office is located which was under the main control of Ambasamudram.

Culture/Cityscape

Tourist Attractions

It has a central government controlled archaeological temple named Bakthavachala vishnu temple which is considered to be a monument for its medieval carvings referring to the period of Chola and Pandiya kings.The temple was built in the year 1012-1044 A.D and devotees are allowed to worship on the day called Vidhivadha.^{[citation needed]}

Transport

By Road

Cheranmahadevi is about 20 km from Tirunelveli either side i.e. bus route and train route. Nagerkovil, Tirunelveli, and tenkasi routes are available from here.

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