Nagapattinam

Nagapattinam is a town and headquarters of Nagapattinam District in Tamil Nadu state of India. One of the town which was severely hit by the 2004 tsunami.

Demographics

1. The town has an area of 14.92km2.

1. The population is 102,905.

1. The density of the people living is 615.99/km2

Occupation

As Nagapattinam is nearby the sea, the main occupation of the people here is Fishing.

Nagapattinam Media

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  Permanent shelter for tsunami-affected families in Nagapattinam

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  Tsunami caused damages in Nagapattinam

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  Dutch tomb in Nagapattinam

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  Entrance of Nagapattinam Junction railway station

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  Nagore Durgah, built in the 16th century, is one of the major landmarks of the town

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  Negapatam Wesleyan Mission-House and the school-room as it will be when rebuilt (October 1855, p. 108, Rev. Thomas Hodson)