Kalathur.T (Tamil : களத்தூர்) is a Panchayat village in Karaikudi Assembly, Kannankudi union and Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Map of T.Kalathur, Tamil Nadu
Location
It lies 20 km east of Karaikudi, 12 km northeast of Devakottai and 12 km east of NH 210, which links Trichy–Rameswaram Highway. A river called "Two River" surrounds the village. The northern branch of the river is called North River(வடக்கு ஆறு) and the southern branch is called South River (தெற்கு ஆறு). The Devakottai – Aranthangi shortcut road passes through Kalathur by Mithravayal Post Office. This Place is in the border of the Kannankudi union and Sakkottai union.
Demographics
According to the 2001 census, Kalathur had a population of 1,125.
Religion
Hinduism is the village's major religion. Two major temples, Ayyanar Kovil & Muthu Mariamman Kovil are in the village. Every year in Tamil the month of Aadi is the festival for Muthu Mariamman Kovil.
Agriculture
The main occupation in the area is agriculture. Local agriculture primarily depends on seasonal rainfall. One of the major crops is rice.
Transport
Government Buses (Rout No: 16) connect the village with Devakottai and Puduvayal. The nearest Airport is Tiruchirappalli Airport, about 100 km away.
Education
The village hosts a government middle school (P.u.m.school,kalathur) Address : Near Ayyanar Temple, Bus stand (opp). There are also schools and colleges in the nearby villages of Karaikudi and Devakottai. Transportation is provided for students to and from Karaikudi and Devakottai.