Srivaikuntam

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?Srivaikuntam Tamil Nadu • India
Srivaikuntam
Coordinates: 8°37′N 77°56′E / 8.62, 77.93
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 17 m (56 ft)
District(s)	Toothukudi
Population	16,214 (2001)

Coordinates: 8°37′N 77°56′E / 8.62, 77.93 Srivaikuntam is a panchayat town in Toothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the river Thamirabarani

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Places of Interest 4 Education 5 References

[edit] Geography

Srivaikuntam is located at 8.62° N 77.93° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 17 metres (55 feet). The town is located on the north bank of the Thamirabarani river. It is 30 KM east of Tirunelveli and 30 KM west of Tiruchendur.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Srivaikuntam had a population of 16,214. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Srivaikuntam has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 72%. In Srivaikuntam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Places of Interest

• Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal Temple

[edit] Education

• Arulmighu Kumara Gurupara Swamigal Arts College
• Sri Kumara Gurupara Swamikal Hr Sec School Srivaikundam
• Hindu Vidyalaya Mat Hr Sec School

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Srivaikuntam
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.