Sirkazhi
Sirkazhi is a major town in the Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. The town covers an area of 13.21 square kilometres (5.10 square miles). The population according to 2011 census is 34,927. This city is the part of Cauvery delta region.
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சீர்காழி | |
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Town | |
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| Coordinates: 11°14′20″N 79°44′10″E / 11.239°N 79.736°ECoordinates: 11°14′20″N 79°44′10″E / 11.239°N 79.736°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Chola Nadu |
| District | Nagapattinam |
| Government | |
| • Municipal Chairman | J. Eraiezhil |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.21 km2 (5.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 44,927 |
| • Density | 3,401.0/km2 (8,809/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 609110 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-82-Z |
| Nearest city | Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram |
Sirkazhi is the motherland of the shaiva saint Thirugnanasambandhar, world renowned actor Sivaji Ganesan and many famous people.
The literacy rate of Sirkazhi population is 81.5%.87% of the population is Hindus, 9.5% are Muslim, 2.1% are Christians and 1% are others.
Famous temples here are the Bhrammapureeshwarar temple, also known as Sattainathar Temple,Vaitheeswaran temple and Kazheesirama Vinnagaram temple.