Kayalpattinam
Also known as Kayalpatnam
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.
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Place details
- Locality
- Kayalpattinam
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Country
- India
- Population
- 40,588
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8 sectionsContents
- History
- Role In the Indian Independence Movement
- Freedom fighters from Kayalpatnam
- Demographics
- Culture
- Islamic educational institutions
- References
- External links
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.
== History ==
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