Thiruvattar

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Thiruvattar | type = Town | latd = 8.33 | longd = 77.26
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Kanniyakumari
leader_title=?
leader_name=?
altitude=0-70
altitude = 13
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 18 404| population_density=
area_telephone=91-4651
postal_code=629 xxx
vehicle_code_range=TN-74
footnotes =

Thiruvattaru is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

This town is situated 6 km north-east of Marthandam and 30 km north-west of Nagercoil. The two main rivers Pahrali River and Kothai surround the village and join in Moovattumugam, giving the name "Thiru" (sacred)+ "vatta" (surround)+ "aru" (river). This village, with Sri Adikesavaperumal Temple, was one of the 108 Divya Desams.

The Mathur hanging trough is located 3 km from Thiruvattar.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Thiruvattaru had a population of 18,404. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thiruvattaru has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 75%. In Thiruvattaru, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

For more information on Thiruvattar sriadikesavapermual temple and kanyakumari dist tourist spots visit www.sriadikesava.org

ee also

* Sri Adikesavaperumal Temple thiruvattar & kanyakumari tourism [http://www.sriadikesava.org]

* Kulasekaram

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