Country India District Tiruchirappalli Pincode 620013 Local time Friday 1:29 PM | State Tamil Nadu Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Population 17,061 (2001) | |
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Koothappar (Tamil: கூத்தப்பார்) is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 15 km from Tiruchirappalli.
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Map of Koothappar, Tamil Nadu 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 India census, 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.
List of temples
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.