Koothappar
| Koothappar | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Koothappar Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°47′45″N 78°47′50″E / 10.79583°N 78.79722°ECoordinates: 10°47′45″N 78°47′50″E / 10.79583°N 78.79722°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruchirappalli |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 17,061 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| 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. 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
- Satha Pillayar Temple
- Angalamman Temple
- Mariyamman Temple
- Mekanachi Amman Temple
- Mahamuni 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
- ↑ "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.