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Kanyakumari district

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Kanyakumari district (Tamil: [kɐnːijaːkumaːɾi]), officially Kanniyakumari district, is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu state and the southernmost district in mainland India. It stands second in terms of population density among the districts of Tamil Nadu. It is also the richest district in Tamil Nadu in terms of per capita income, and also tops the state in Human Development Index (HDI), literacy, and education. The district's headquarters is Nagercoil. Kanyakumari district has a varied topography, with the sea on three sides and the mountains of the Western Ghats bordering the northern side. Except for a small stretch of land to the east of Kanyakumari town, almost the entire district is sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea – the only district in Tamil Nadu state facing the Arabian Sea. Historically, Nanjinad and Edai Nadu, which comprise the present-day Kanyakumari district, were ruled by various Tamil and Malayalam dynasties: the Cheras, the Ay/Venad/Travancore dynasty, the Pandyans, the Chozhans and the Nayaks. A few artefacts have been unearthed by archaeological excavations. It was part of the princely state of Travancore during the colonial times prior to India's independence; four of the eight tehsils of Thiruvananthapuram district were separated from the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom to form the new district of Kanyakumari, and they were made the part of Madras Presidency under recommendations from the States Reorganisation Commission in 1956. The Presidency was later renamed Tamil Nadu. The district is the birthplace of Ayyavazhi. Many historical assumptions persist in the district and state, which associate sages such as Agastya, Vyasa, Tolkappiyar, Avvaiyar and Valluvar with the district.

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Kothanallur

Kothanaloor is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Kotticode
Kotticode

Kotticode is a town in the Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu near the southern tip of India.

Ponmanai

Ponmanai is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Snehalatha arts club, one of the oldest of club in Kanyakumari ( started in 1975 ) named after Actress Snehalatha reddy is still doing many social services. Gramasabha is also an old organization. Writer and Social Activist Ponmanai Valsakumar born at this place.

Vellimalai
Vellimalai

Vellimalai is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Surulacode Gram Panchayat

Surulacode Village Panchayat (Surulacode Gram Panchayat), is located in Tiruvattaru Circle, Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu This panchayat falls under Padmanabhapuram assembly constituency and Kanyakumari Lok Sabha constituency. This panchayat has a total of 7 panchayat constituencies. 7 Panchayat Council members are elected from these. As per 2011 India census, the total population is 4753. Among them there are 2376 females and 2377 males.

Ottalivilai

Ottalivilai is a village located in the Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu, India. This village ancestors are great landlords. Main job of this villagers is Farming. Many of youngsters are working in abroad. Girls are primarily choosing nursing studies. Neighbouring villages are Chenkody, Muthalaaru. Pattanam Canal which came from Mathoor, is passing through this village.

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Verkilambi

Verkilambi is an interior rural area the district of Kanyakumari at the state of Tamil Nadu. This is a grade – I Town panchayat spread in a total area of 15.7 Sq. km and consists of 18 wards, represented by 18 councilors. The Executive officer is the administrative head and the elected Chairman is the political head of this Town Panchayat. This was constituted as Kumarankudy Village, Pathmanapapuram MLA Constituency, Nagercoil MP Constituency. The town is located at a distance of 5 km from Ponmanai Town Panchayat on the East, 5 km from Thiruvattar Town Panchayat on the west. 3 km from Kothanalloor Town Panchayat on the South. This town is located along the Kanyakumari, Thiruvananthapuram, National High way and Colachel – Kulasekaram state high way Road through this TP. This TP Constitutes its village component to talking an area of 3.25 Sq. km up graded as town Panchayat

Mekkamandapam

Mekkamandapam is a Small village in Kanyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Mekkamandapam which is situated in the state highway Colachel to Kulasekaram. Sree thampuraan kovil Sree Nagaraja nagaeakshi temple. Arobana Annai Church is famous in this area along with Jumma Masjid (மேக்காமண்டபம் பள்ளிவாசல்) mosque. Mekkamandapam Market is the main market for the surrounding villages. The market is mainly for fish and vegetables. This Area mainly for Meat (Beef) PIN Code - 629166

Kulasekaram

Kulasekharam is a town located in the district of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most important business centres in the district, after Marthandam. Kulasekharam has many rubber plantations that yield high quality latex, which is one of the town's major revenue source. The town has made significant contributions in the field of healthcare by providing medical facilities to the semi-rural population of nearby areas. Kulasekharam has a mix of Hindu, Christian, and Muslim communities and has historically been a peaceful town. Malayalees and Tamilians form the majority of the population.