Aazhigudi

Aazhigudi is a village in the Tuticorin District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is 12 km from Tirunelveli, and the river Thamirabarani passes to the east. It falls under the jurisdiction of Srivaikundam taluk.

Azhigudi
village
Azhigudi Location in Tamil Nadu, India Azhigudi Azhigudi (India)
Coordinates: 8°41′30″N 77°50′0″E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Tuticorin
Area
• Total	8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
• Total	1,250
• Density	125/km2 (320/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	628809
Telephone code	04630
Vehicle registration	TN69
Coastline	0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest city	Tirunelveli
Sex ratio	51:49 ♂/♀
Literacy	67%
Climate	summer/winter (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature	35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	25 °C (77 °F)

Geography

It is located at 8°41′30″N 77°50′0″E.

Demographics

The total population of Aazhigudi is 1250, of which males constitute 49%. Literacy is 65%.

Geography

Aazhigudi is 3 km from the 6-lane bypass of National Highway 44 and 4 km from Thiruchendur road. The village is well connected to Tirunelveli and Tuticorin by road. Bus services to these cities operate via Palayamkottai. The Thambirabarani River passes to the east of this village.

Landmarks

The village of Aazhigudi contains a temple named Mutharamman, Maradachan and Uykaatu sudalai, noted for its 20-foot statue made of stone, The Roman Catholic church, is also located in the village and its feast day is celebrated on 1 October.