Kottaiyur
Kottaiyur | |
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Left to right: Kottaiyur Sivan Temple; Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics, Alagappa Park; and Vallal Alagappa Arch | |
| Nickname: Chettinad | |
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 |
| Named after | Palace and Fort like Karai Palatial Mansions |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Karaikudi City Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.75 km2 (2.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 50,164 |
| • Rank | 2nd in Karaikudi Metropolitan Area |
| • Density | 7,430/km2 (19,200/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 630106 |
| Telephone code | 91 4565 |
Kottaiyur is a Northern Neighborhood 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 neighborhood or inner-core 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.