Karaikudi, often referred to as "Educational City", It has many educational institutions [1] starting few decades old to a few newly constructed ones from both government and some private sectors. [2] [3] Most popular 15 colleges are listed in 2023 rankings. [4] Recently Alagappa University in Karaikudi is listed in one of the top 500 universities in the world as per Times Higher Education listings. [5]
Karaikudi is the largest city in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Karaikudi Urban Agglomoration is the 21st largest urban area of Tamil Nadu based on 2011 census data. It is part of the area commonly referred to as "Chettinad" and has been declared a City Municipal Corporation by the Government of Tamil Nadu, on account of the palatial houses built with limestone called Kaarai veedu. For this reason, the place is sometimes called Kaarai Nagar locally. The newly formed Karaikudi Municipal Corporation spreads about 94.31 km2 (36.41 sq mi) which undergoes major developments as part of Government Schemes.
Chettinad is a name that collectively refers to a locality that comprises 56 villages in the Sivaganga district and 20 villages in Pudukottai district, which was historically ruled by the Ramnad kingdom of Pandya Nadu. It has a small portion extending into the Pudukottai District in Tamil Nadu; Karaikudi is the major town of this area and is considered the urban center for the Chettinadu villages.
Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology (ACGCET-Karaikudi) is an autonomous college of engineering in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1952, it is under the control of the government of the State. The college is a member institute under the TEQIP – Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme in India.
Kelambakkam is a suburban and residential neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is located in the south-eastern portion of the city along the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), and is about 5 km from Siruseri IT park and 12 km from Sholinganallur junction. It is another important junction after Sholinganalur, which connects GST road (Vandalur) and ECR road (Kovalam). Kelambakkam is considered as the Southern Gateway to Chennai city on OMR Road and comes under Zone-2 of OMR Road.
Sir Alagappa Chettiar was an Indian businessman and philanthropist. He received the Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian award of India in 1956.
Veppampattu is one of the fastest developing suburban areas in Chennai City. It is Western part of the suburbs of the Metropolitan city Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu between Chennai and Arakkonam on the Chennai - Arakkonam railway line. It is fast-growing with a number of schools and colleges. Electric trains and NH 205 road provide transportation to Chennai. Veppampatu can be approached by both train and bus. Bus stop is a very nearby railway station. Veppampattu comes under Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Puduvayal is a town in Karaikudi taluk, Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a town located in the Chettinad region of the Sivagangai district. On road, it is 12 km away from Karaikudi and 21 km away from Aranthangi. This town is famous for its rice mills. Puduvayal is the 2nd largest rice producer in Tamil Nadu. Puduvayal is an important commercial centre for trade in the Sivaganga district and part of the suburban region of Karaikudi. The town is famous for its Veerasekara Umaiyambigai Temple. Nearby Kandanur is famous for Kandanur Sivan Kovil—which is a replica of the Madurai Meenakshi Temple—built by Nagarthars.
Mangadu is a neighborhood to the west of Chennai, India. Literally meaning a mango forest. The Mangadu Municipality is about 18 km from Chennai Central railway station, 14 km from Chennai International Airport and 13 km from CMBT.
Kottaiyur is a northern suburb of Karaikudi as well the part of Karaikudi City Municipal Corporation .The town 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.
Purasawalkam also known as Purasaiwakkam or Purasai / Purasawakkam, is a residential shopping area in the district of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is close to the Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore railway stations.
The Sairam Institutions began in 1989 with the start of Sai Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai with just 137 students. Today the Sairam family encompasses more than a dozen institutions including School, Engineering colleges, Medical colleges, Teacher Training institutes and Polytechnic.
Kendriya Vidyalaya karaikudi is a system of central government schools under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (India). It's located in the Chettinad region of Karaikudi, CECRI Campus. The system came into being in 1976 under the name "Central Schools", and has been affiliated with CBSE.
Koviloor is a suburban village to the west of Karaikudi of Sivaganga District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It contains Arulmigu Kotravaaleeswara Temple, which is more than 1500 years old. It has one of the country's oldest mutts, Koviloor Adheenam.
Ariyakudi is a village situated in the suburban region of Karaikudi in the Sivaganga District. Situated approximately 3 kilometers southeast of Karaikudi city, it has a population of 5,368 as of 2011. It has total of 9 wards. The village is accessible via local town buses that connect Karaikudi and Devakottai with the surrounding villages.
Karaikudi City Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing city of Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu state of India. It was the 22nd Municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu, and was established on 15 March 2024. It will be headed by a mayor, who presides over a deputy mayor and will be administrated by City Commissioner. Newly formed Karaikudi Urban Agglomeration area has adjoined with surrounding parts like Sankarapuram census town, Kottaiyur town panchayat, Kandanur town panchayat, Puduvayal town panchayat and village panchayats that includes Koviloor, Ariyakudi, Amaravathiputhur, Iluppaikkudi and Managiri. The annual tax revenue of the corporation is expected to be about 57.25 crore rupees. Karaikudi is one of the major educational cities and tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu and had a population of 303,291 and area of 94.31 km² as in 2023.
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