Kottaiyur is the Northern Suburb of Karaikudi city in Sivaganga district. Formerly, it was a Town panchayat until getting included into Karaikudi City Municipal Corporation. It's the most populous and a well-developed suburb of Karaikudi. It is known for its Kottaiyur Sivan Temple, one of the master pieces of the Chettinad region. The temple and the area's old lime stone heritage buildings give Kottaiyur a unique identity. Kottaiyur is well developed and famous for its reputed educational institutions. Kottaiyur panchayat administration including the villages of Velangudi and Alagapuri.[1]
Kottaiyur | |
|---|---|
Sub Urban | |
Left to right: Kottaiyur Sivan Temple; Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics; and Alagappa Park | |
  Kottaiyur Location in North Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°06′54″N 78°47′28″E / 10.115°N 78.791°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Karaikudi Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.75 km2 (2.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 15,686 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 630106 |
| Telephone code | 91 4565 |
Etymology
edit
The Town got its name from the Chettinad mansions, buildings and palaces which look like forts. In Tamil language, 'Kottai' means 'Fort' and 'Ur' means 'Town'.
Geography
editKottaiyur has an average elevation of 77 metres (253 ft) and is located north in Karaikudi, on the Karaikudi-Trichy Highway.
Demographics
editAs of the 2011[update] Indian census, Kottaiyur had a population of 14766 of which 49% was male and 51% female. The literacy rate of 75% is higher than the national average of 59.5%. Among men, the literacy rate is 79%, compared to 71% among females. 10% of the population is under six years of age.[2]
Suburban Areas and Villages
editKottaiyur comprises the following Suburban Areas:
- Ezhil Nagar
- Sriram Nagar
- Pari Nagar
- Udhayam Nagar
And, it comprises the following villages:
- K. Alagapuri
- K. Velangudi
- K. Kallangudi
Educational Institutions
edit
Kottaiyur have well reputed schools and colleges around its town. Lot of students from near by surrounding villages and towns are studying here. Following are notable institutions
- Alagappa University (Partial) with its second entrance, Alagappa Chettiar statue and memorial arch.
- Alagappa Institute of Management
- Alagappa Institute of Physical Education
- Alagappa Alumni Park
- Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics.
- Muthuiah Alagappa Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- Chidambaram Chettiyar Girls Higher Secondary School.
- Thanjavur Arunachalam Chettiyar Government Higher Secondary School.
- Sanatana Dharma Vidyalaya Primary School.
- Kottaiyur Panchayat Union Middle School.
Notable individuals
edit- Dr. Alagappa Chettiar, philanthropist and founder of Alagappa University.
- Roja Muthiah Chettiar
- A. K. Chettiar
References
edit- ^ "காரைக்குடி நகராட்சி விரிவாக்கப் பணிகள் விரைவில் தொடங்கும்: ஆட்சியா் (Karakuidi Municipal expansion work to start soon: Govt.)". Dinamani (in Tamil). 14 May 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ 2011 India Census Data