Kayalpatnam
Kayalpattinam | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Little Makkah | |
Kayalpattinam Location in Tamil Nadu, India Kayalpattinam Kayalpattinam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 8°33′59″N 78°6′59″E / 8.56639°N 78.11639°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kayalpattinam Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 40,588 |
| • Density | 3,250/km2 (8,410/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Kayalar, Kayalite |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 628204 |
| Telephone code | 04639 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 92 (Thiruchendur RTO) |
| Nearest city | Thoothukudi |
| Sex ratio | 1000:1177 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 92.71% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Thoothukudi Formerly with Tiruchendur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Tiruchendur |
| Civic Agency | Kayalpattinam Municipality |
| Climate | Humid (Köppen) |
Kayalpatnam (also known as Kayal) is an 18-ward municipality in the Thoothukudi district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kayalpatnam (also spelled Kayalpattinam) is a historic coastal municipality in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its centuries-old maritime trade history, Islamic heritage, Hindu temples (mandirs) and unique cultural identity. According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 40,588.