Which district is Kadalur?
Cuddalore district
| Cuddalore district | |
|---|---|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Headquarters | Cuddalore |
| Taluks | Bhuvanagiri, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Kattumannarkoil, kurinjipadi, Panruti, Titakudi, Srimushnam, Veppur, Vriddachalam |
| Government |
Which caste people live in Cuddalore?
Cuddalore Data as per Census 2011
| Total | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Children (Age 0-6) | 279,950 | 147,644 |
| Literacy | 78.04% | 76.26% |
| Scheduled Caste | 763,944 | 383,943 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 15,702 | 7,943 |
Why is Cuddalore famous?
The Cuddalore town is famous for its various Shiva and Vaishnava temples. Some of the most famous temples are Pataleeshwarar Temple, Tiruvaheendirapuram Temple, Mangalapureeswarar Temple and Sudarkozhunthutheesar Temple, to name a few.
How many Taluks are in Cuddalore?
7 Taluks
Cuddalore District is divided in to 7 Taluks, they are: Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Kattumannarkoil, Panruti, Tittakudi, Kurinjipadi, Vriddachalam taluks.
What is the meaning of Cuddalore?
Cuddalore, city, northeastern Tamil Nadu state, southeastern India, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Its name is derived from kuttal-ur (“junction town”) and refers to its location near the junction of the Ponnaiyar River with its tributary, the Gadilam River.
Which is the old capital of Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai, formerly known as Madras, turned 375 today. From a stretch of no-man’s land in 1639, it has grown to become a major industrial, business and cultural centre.
Is Cuddalore a Delta district?
Cuddalore district is at the tail end of the Cauvery delta region. Parts of the district get water from the irrigation canals that bring water from Mettur dam.
What are the Cuddalore special?
Primarily a pilgrimage tourist destination in Tamilnadu, Cuddalore is blessed with various gorgeous Hindu Temples, and thus, is known as the land of temples. Amongst those, Devanathaswamy Temple, Veeratteswarar Temple, Padaleeswarar Temple, and Bhuvaraha Swami Temple are some of the popular shrines in Cuddalore city.
How big is Cuddalore?
271 mi²
Cuddalore/Area
How many VAO are there in Cuddalore district?
905
District Administration:
| Name of the Taluk | Number of villages in Taluk |
|---|---|
| Titakkudi Taluk | 109 Villages List[44 KB] |
| Vepur Taluk | 53 Villages List[38 kB] |
| Total NUmber of Villages in Vridhachalam Division | 286 |
| Total Number of Villages in Cuddalore District | 905 |
Who ruled Cuddalore?
After the fall of Cholas, the town was ruled by various dynasties like Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks, Thanjavur Marathas, Tipu Sultan, French and the British Empire. Cuddalore was the scene of the Seven Years’ War and the Battle of Cuddalore in 1758 between the French and British.
What is the nickname of Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu
| City/town | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Chennai (Madras; Madarasapattinam) | Detroit of Asia Healthcare Capital of India Banking Capital of India Electronics Manufacturing Hub of India City of Flyovers Gateway of South India Capital of Tamil Nadu |