Kottaiyur | |
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Panchayat Town | |
![]() Kottaiyur Siva temple tower | |
Coordinates: 10°06′54″N78°47′28″E / 10.115°N 78.791°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Sivaganga |
Government | |
• Type | Karaikudi Municipal Corporation |
Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,766 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 630106 |
Telephone code | 91 4565 |
Kottaiyur is a northern suburb of Karaikudi as well the part of Karaikudi City Municipal Corporation .The village is famous for Kottaiyur Sivan Temple, one of the master pieces of the Chettinad region. The temple and the area's old lime stone heritage buildings give Kottaiyur a unique identity. Kottaiyur is well developed and famous for its reputed educational institutions. Kottaiyur panchayat administration including the villages of Velangudi and Alagapuri is due to be merged with Karaikudi as part of the municipality expansion. [1]
Kottaiyur has an average elevation of 77 metres (253 ft) and is located north in Karaikudi, on the Karaikudi-Trichy Highway
As of the 2011 [update] Indian census, Kottaiyur had a population of 14766 of which 49% was male and 51% female. The literacy rate of 75% is higher than the national average of 59.5%. Among men, the literacy rate is 79%, compared to 71% among females. 10% of the population is under six years of age. [2]
Kottaiyur have well reputed schools and colleges around its town. Lot of students from near by surrounding villages and towns are studying here. Following are notable institutions
Alagappa University second entrance with memorial arch and Dr.Alagappa Chettiyar statue is located in Kottaiyur - Sri Ram Nagar Railway gate area.
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