Natchiarkoil[1][2][3] is a neighbourhood in Kumbakonam of Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu state in the peninsular India. This place is the home town to some of most of the famous producers of traditional lamps viz., 'Kuththu Vilakku' which are made of brass.[4]

Natchiarkoil
Srinivasa Perumal Temple @ Natchiarkoil
Srinivasa Perumal Temple @ Natchiarkoil
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Coordinates: 10°55′04″N 79°26′44″E / 10.9177°N 79.4455°E / 10.9177; 79.4455
Country India
StateTamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
Elevation
46.79 m (153.51 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
 • SpeechTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
612602
Telephone code+9143581*****
Other NeighbourhoodsThirunariyur, Enanallur, Thiruppandurai
CorporationThanjavur City Municipal Corporation
LSMayiladuthurai
VSThiruvidaimarudur
Website[1]

Location

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Natchiarkoil is located at an altitude of about 46.79 metres (153.5 ft) above the mean sea level with the geographic coordinates of (10°55′04″N 79°26′44″E / 10.9177°N 79.4455°E / 10.9177; 79.4455) in Kumbakonam taluk.[citation needed]

 
 
Natchiarkoil
Natchiarkoil (Tamil Nadu)

Population

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As of 2011 census of India, the population of Natchiarkoil was 7,505.[5][6]

Religion

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There is a Hindu temple viz., Srinivasa Perumal Temple which is one of the 108 Divyadesams, at Natchiarkoil neighbourhood.[7][8]

Politics

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Natchiarkoil comes under Thiruvidaimarudur state assembly constituency and Mayiladuthurai Parliamentary constituency.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Telecommunications. Additional Chief Engineer, Posts & Telegraphs, Technical & Development Circle. 1964.
  2. ^ India Parliament Lok Sabha (2008). Lok Sabha Members. Lok Sabha Secretariat.
  3. ^ Census of India, 1991: Tamil Nadu. Controller of Publications. 1994.
  4. ^ "In TN's Kumbakonam, makers of 'kuthu vilakku' lamps stare at uncertain future". Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Villages & Towns in Kumbakonam Taluka of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Natchiarkoil Census Town City Population Census 2011-2023". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Temple chariot deviates from path, devotees sustain injuries in Tamil Nadu". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Sri Srinivasa Perumal Natchiyar kovil kal karudan bhagavan - Hindu temple - Natchiarkoil - Tamil Nadu". yappe.in. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Where two Dravidian majors are in a neck-and-neck race in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai". Retrieved 19 December 2023.