Thalakudi

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Thalakudi
panchayat town
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Kanniyakumari
Population (2001)
  Total 8,531
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Thalakudi also read as Thazhakudy is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This village is situated between 2 rivers "Puthanaar" and "Palaiyaar". There are also few temples in and around Thazhakudy. Avvaiyar Amman temple is one among them which is 2 km towards East from Thazhakudy.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Thazhakudy had a population of 8531. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thazhakudy has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 74%. In Thazhakudy, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The village is 9 km away from nagercoil. Alagamman Jayantheeswarar alayam is a famous temple. Every Year by Soora Samkara Festival is famous in Thalakudy. Thazhakudy all peoples are very enjoy for Soorasamkara Festival in Jayantheeswarar Alagamman Koil.

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 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 

Coordinates: 8°14′39″N 77°27′00″E / 8.24417°N 77.45000°E / 8.24417; 77.45000

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