Koothappar

Koothappar is a neighbourhood of the city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated in the heart of the city.  

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Neighborhood
Koothaippar Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°47′45″N 78°47′50″E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Tiruchirappalli
Population  (2001)
• Total	17,061
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Pincode	620013

Geography

Koothappar is located at 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

As of 2001^[update] 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

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

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.