Sathankulam

Sathankulam
Sattankulam
Sathankulam Sattankulam
Town
	Sathankulam Location in Tamil Nadu, India
	Coordinates: 8°27′N77°56′E / 8.45°N 77.93°E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Thoothukudi
Government
• Type	Town Panchayat
Area
• Total	5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Elevation	19 m (62 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	22,205
• Density	4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	TN-92( TN-69 till Jun17,2015)

Last updated November 06, 2023

Sathankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Sathankulam town is located in the banks of the Karumeni river. It is 23 km (14 mi) from Tiruchendur and 45 km (28 mi) from Tirunelveli and 60 km (37 mi) from Thoothukudi and 70 km (43 mi) from Nagercoil and 75 km (47 mi) from Kanyakumari. It is well connected with Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Nagercoil and Tiruchendur by road. Nearest airport is at Tuticorin airport 45 km (28 mi), Thiruvananthapuram international airport 126 km (78 mi) and Madurai international airport 149 km (93 mi) from there from there.

History

Geography

Sattankulam is located at 8°27′N77°56′E / 8.45°N 77.93°E / 8.45; 77.93 . It has an average elevation of 19 m (62 ft).

Demographics

Total area of Sathankulam town is 5.2 km² . According to the census 2011 the town population is 22,205. population density is 4675/km². As per the Census of 2011, Sathankulam town had 65.16% Hindus, 32.01% Christians and 2.83% Muslims.^[1]

Religion Data - Census 2011 - Sathankulam town
Religion			Percent(%)
Hindu			65.16%
Christian			32.01%
Muslim			2.83%

Administration

Sathankulam is a selection grade town panchayat it have 15 wards. Sathankulam is one of the main taluks in Thoothukudi district. It was formed in 1983.Taluk head office is located at Nagercoil Main road, Sathankulam.

Transportation

Sathankulam is situated in NH-93 which connects Nagercoil and Thiruchendur. There are also major roads which connect Sathankulam with Thirunelveli, Thisayanvilai, Nazareth and Srivaikuntam.

Bus

"K T Kosal Ram Bus Stand" is located in the north of the town. Frequent bus services are available to Tiruchendur, Tirunelveli, Thoothukkudi, Nagercoil and Valliyur from here. Also, buses to Uvari, Thisaiyanvilai, Madurai, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Nazerth, Marthandam and kaliyakkavilai are available from here.

Agriculture

The major agriculture is Paddy in the Sattankulam Taluks. Groundnut cultivation also is undertaken in Sattankulam and near-by places. Groundnut cake is being used as manure and cattle feed. Palmyrah trees are grown mostly in Sattankulam and near-by villages. Sugarcane is also cultivated in some places. Palm Jaggery is produced from palmyrah juice; the production of Palm jaggery was the main occupation of the people of Sattankulam at one time.^{[ citation needed ]}

Festivals

"Madha Ther Tiruvizha "is a very important ceremony that honors "Sri Puliyadi Mariamman Tiruvizha". A representation of him is pulled through the streets on a ther ^{[ clarification needed ]} by people that consider it an honor.^{[ citation needed ]} Sri maha mariamman Tiruvizha very important

Politics

Sattankulam assembly constituency (no more & connected with Srivaikuntam Assembly Constituency) is part of Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituency (no more & connected with Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency).^[2]

Notable people

S. M. Abdul Jabbar, radio broadcaster, cricket commentator, writer, actor
N. Periasamy Former MLA of Tuticorin Constituency and Former DMK District Seceretry
S. P. Sarguna Pandian , Ex.Tamilnadu Minister, Ex.Deputy General secretary of DMK
Sasikala Pushpa , Former Tuticorin corporation Mayor , Former Rajya Sabha MP , Deputy State Leader of BJP Tamilnadu

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References

↑ "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011., Town code: 803939, Area Name: Sathankulam (TP); Table C-1 Tamil Nadu (XLS)
↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

External links

Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of School Education, Tamil Nadu Schools

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[religion2011-1] "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011., Town code: 803939, Area Name: Sathankulam (TP); Table C-1 Tamil Nadu (XLS)

[2] "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

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