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Thoothukudi, also known by its former name Tuticorin, is a port city, a municipal corporation and an industrial city in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city lies in the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal. Thoothukudi is the capital and headquarters of Thoothukudi district. It is located about 590 kilometres southwest of Chennai, 190 kilometres northeast of Thiruvananthapuram and 580 kilometres southesst of Bengaluru. According to Confederation of Indian Industry, Thoothukudi has the second highest Human Development Index in Tamil Nadu next to Chennai. Thoothukudi City serves as the headquarters of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited. Major educational establishments in the city include Government Thoothukudi Medical College, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy, V.O. Chidambaram College, Kamaraj College, Anna University and Government Polytechnic College. V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust is one of the fastest growing Major Ports in India. Thoothukudi is an "Emerging Energy and Industrial hub of South India".
Thoothukudi District is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The district was formed by bifurcation of Tirunelveli district on 20 October 1986. Thoothukudi is the capital and the main town of the district. The district is known for pearl cultivation, with an abundance of pearls being found in the seas offshore. It was formerly ruled by one of the oldest kingdoms in India, the Pandyan Dynasty with the port of Korkai through which trade with Rome happened. The archaeological site at Adichanallur holds the remains of the ancient Tamil civilisation.
State Highway 49, also known as East Coast Road (ECR), is a two-lane highway in Tamil Nadu, India, built along the coast of the Bay of Bengal connecting Tamil Nadu's state capital city Chennai with Cuddalore via Pondicherry. The East Coast Road has been extended up to Kanyakumari via Chidambaram, Sirkali, Thirukkadaiyur, Tharangambadi, Karaikal, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupet, Adirampattinam, Pattukkottai Manora, Manamelkudi, Mimisal, Ramanathapuram, Koodankulam, Thoothukudi. The total length of the road is about 800 km between Chennai and Kanyakumari.
The Tuticorin Airport is a domestic airport located 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India serving the districts of Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari in southern Tamil Nadu. It is located 15.6 km west from the city centre on Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli NH 7A. Tuticorin airport was inaugurated by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa on 30 April 1992 and the former Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. O. H. Farook presided with her. The airport was ISO 9001:2015 quality certified on 13 April 2018. It is the fifth busiest airport in Tamil Nadu after Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai.
Tirunelveli City being the district headquarters of Tirunelveli District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a very extensive transport network. Tirunelveli is a vital tourist destination with lot of religious places, monuments and hill stations. Tirunelveli is also a major junction for transportation around Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari Districts.
Alwarthirungari block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 30 panchayat villages.
Kayathar block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 45 panchayat villages.
Ottapidaram block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 61 panchayat villages.
Udangudi block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 16 panchayat villages.
Sathankulam block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 24 panchayat villages.
Thiruchendur block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 11 panchayat villages.
Karunkulam block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 31 panchayat villages.
Kovilpatti block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 38 panchayat villages.
Pudur block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 44 panchayat villages.
Srivaikuntam block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 31 panchayat villages.
Vilathikulam block is a revenue block in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a total of 51 panchayat villages.
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) is the 20th university in Tamil Nadu, founded in 2012 in Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam district. It was established under Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012. The Act was amended in 2014. It was renamed after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. J. Jayalalithaa. The Department of Fisheries was started in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) during 1973. The Fisheries College, Thoothukudi was established in 1977 and the first batch of students for B.F.Sc., Programme were admitted. The Fisheries College was upgraded as Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI) during the year 1989. The Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI), Thoothukudi became a constituent Institute of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) with effect from 20 September 1989. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNJFU) was established on 19 June 2012 with head quarters at Nagapattinam. In due course of time, the TNJFU have gained widespread recognition as University of excellence. It also has a engineering program named B.Tech Fisheries Engineering first of its kind in India.
Attur is a town, municipality and headquarters of Attur taluk in the Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Thoothukudi Massacre denotes events that took place on 22 and 23 May 2018 in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The violence took place during an ongoing protest against proposed expansion of a copper smelter plant run by Sterlite Corporation in Thoothukudi town. Police opened fire on the protesters, killed 13 people and left 102 injured. Several policemen were also injured during the protests.
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- "Map of revenue blocks of Thoothukudi district". Government of Tamil Nadu.
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