Thirucherai is a village in the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is bordered by Aandiruppu to the east. The Tirucherai Saranathan Temple is located in the village.

Thirucherai
village
Thirucherai is located in Tamil Nadu
Thirucherai
Thirucherai
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°55′56″N 79°31′58″E / 10.93222°N 79.53278°E / 10.93222; 79.53278
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
TalukKumbakonam taluk
Population
 (2001)
 • Total3,389
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Saranathan

Location

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Thirucherai is located 4 km from Kudavasal and around 14 km from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam-Tiruvarur State Highway 64.[1]

Demographics

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As per the 2001 census, Thirucherai had a total population of 3389, with 1673 males and 1716 females. The sex ratio was 1.026. The literacy rate was 79.35%

Notable people from Thirucherai include film director N. Lingusamy.

References

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  1. ^ "Kumbakonam Temples, Thiruccherai, Sri Saranathan Perumal Temple, Divya desam, Divyadesams, 108 Vishnu Temples, Shrines, Sthalams". Archived from the original on 10 July 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2009.