Tiruchengode

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Tiruchengode
State - District(s)	Tamil Nadu - Namakkal
Area
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001) - Density	80,177 -

Tiruchengode is a city and municipality located in the modern day Namakkal District, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The famous Ardhanareeswarar (see Ardhanarishvara) hill temple (one of the 64 manifestations of Lord Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and Parvati) is situated in Tiruchengode. This is an ancient temple mentioned in the Tamil work Silapathikaram as Neduvelkunru. It is also famous for Chenkottu Velavar (Lord Muruga) Temple, which is situated in the same hill.

1 History
2 Location
3 Demographics
4 External links

[edit] History

In ancient days, Tiruchengode was known as "Thirukodimaadachenkunrur".

[edit] Location

Tiruchengode is approximately 20 KM away from Erode, 60 KM away from Salem, and 40 KM away from Namakkal.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Tiruchengode had a population of 80,177. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tiruchengode has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%. In Tiruchengode, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.