Thirukkalachery is a small village in Mayiladuthurai District, Tranquebar (Tharangambadi) Taluk, Tamil Nadu, India.

Thirukkalacherry
Village
Thirukkalacherry is located in Tamil Nadu
Thirukkalacherry
Thirukkalacherry
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Thirukkalacherry is located in India
Thirukkalacherry
Thirukkalacherry
Thirukkalacherry (India)
Coordinates: 11°00′34″N 79°48′17″E / 11.009335°N 79.80465°E / 11.009335; 79.80465
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
609 312
Telephone code91 4364
Vehicle registrationTN 51

See: The Taluk Map of Tranquebar (Tharangambadi)

Transport and communication

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Thirukkalachery is well-connected with other major towns in the region, such as Porayar which is the nearest town and links with Karaikal, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkali, Nagapattinam and Tiruchirappalli.

The nearest international airport is at Tiruchirapalli, which is 150 kilometres from Thirukkalachery and Chennai International Airport is approx. 300 kilometers away. There are regular government and private bus services to Chennai. Nearest Railway Junction is also at Mayiladuthurai.

Economy

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Agriculture is the main activity in this area as this is a cultivation rich land. Rice, sugarcane, Coconut and banana plantation are the main products. This is a small village with about ten to twenty shops along Thirukkalachery's Main Road.

Landmark

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*the famous #sri seethala devi Mariyaman temple situated here. One of grand temple .
  • The famous naganathaswamy temple also situated here.(the Siva temple).
  • The famous petti kaliyaman temple also situated here.
  • The famous Vinayagar temple situated here.
  • Mohaideen Andavar Mosque - This is the biggest mosque (also called Pallivasal) in Mayiladuthurai District.
  1. Experiment ideas Tamil YouTube channel foundation office in situated here .
  2. Fashion tailor Shop situated here .

Schools

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There are four Schools in this village:-

Adjacent communities

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References

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