Koothappar is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 16 km from Tiruchirappalli.

Koothaippar
koothappar
Town panchayat
Koothaippar is located in Tamil Nadu
Koothaippar
Koothaippar
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°47′45″N 78°47′50″E / 10.79583°N 78.79722°E / 10.79583; 78.79722
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTiruchirappalli
Population
 (2001)
 • Total17,061
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Pincode
620013

Geography edit

Koothappar is located at 10°47′45″N 78°47′50″E / 10.795833°N 78.797222°E / 10.795833; 78.797222. It lies close to Kaveri River and the famous Kallanai Dam (also known as the Grand Anicut) is just 5 km from here.

Demographics edit

As of 2001 India census,[1] Koothappar had a population of 17,061. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Koothappar has an average literacy rate of 87%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 91%, and female literacy is 84%. In Koothappar, 7% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transportation edit

Regular bus service connects the town with the intra-city terminal Chathiram Bus Station, Tiruchirappalli (also called as Main Guard Gate). The nearest railway station is Thiruverumbur and the nearby airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport.

References edit

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.