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Tiruvaikuntam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the river Thamirabarani.

Tiruvaikuntam
Town
Nickname: 
Tiruvai
Tiruvaikuntam
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 8.62°N 77.93°E / 8.62; 77.93
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThoothukudi
Area
  Total8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total16,214
  Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Tiruvaikuntam has a temple dedicated to Vishnu, known as Tiruvaikuntapathi Swami, with a lofty gopuram. The Thiruvengada Mudaiyar Mandapam is rich with sculptures of Yallis, elephants and warriors. The Ekadasi Mandapam, which is opened on Vaikunta Ekadasi days, contains sculptures. During the period of conflict between the East India Company forces and Veera Pandiya Kattabomman, the temple served as a fort. The Kailasanathaswamy temple is another important temple and contains six inscriptions of the times of Kattabomman.[citation needed]


Geography


Tiruvaikuntam is located at 8.63115°N 77.9095017°E / 8.63115; 77.9095017. It has an average elevation of 17 metres (55 feet). The town is located on the north bank of the Tamirabarani river. It is 30 km east of Tirunelveli , 30 km west of Tiruchendur and 39 km from Tuticorin.


Demographics


As of 2001 India census,[1] Tiruvaikuntam had a population of 16,214. Males constituted 48% of the population and females 52%. Tiruvaikuntam had an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 81%, and female literacy was 72%. In Tiruvaikuntam, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age. Tiruvaikuntam has a considerable population of Appanad Maravars and Brahmins in that region


Landmarks


Kalapiran Temple Rajakopuram
Kalapiran Temple Rajakopuram
Tiruvaikuntam Sivan Temple(one of the Navakailayam temples) Front View
Tiruvaikuntam Sivan Temple(one of the Navakailayam temples) Front View

Festivals



Transport


Bus services are conducted from Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tiruchendur and Thoothukudi through Tiruvaikuntam. There is a railway station at Tiruvaikuntam. Nearest air services are 24.6 km away at Thoothukudi.


Education



See also



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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.



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