Nagore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nagore
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Montage of Nagore Clockwise from Top to Bottom:Nagore Dargah Shariff, Nagore Beach, Tallest Minaret, Nagore Railway station
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 Nagore
Location in Tamil Nadu
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| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Nagapattinam |
| Named for | Nagore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 39,000 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (12,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
611002
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| Telephone code | 04365 |
| Vehicle registration | TN51 |
| Nearest city | Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Karaikal |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Nagapattinam |
Nagore is a town in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south of Karaikal. It is also 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Nagapattinam. Other towns nearby include Tiruvarur and Velankanni. About 39,000 people live in Nagore.
The most famous place in Nagore is the Nagore Dargah Shareef. This is an Islamic shrine built in the 1500s. Millions of visitors come to Nagore Dargah. People of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome here.
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What Makes Nagore Special?
Nagore is a unique town because it sits right on the border. It is where Tamil Nadu meets Puducherry. The town also has a very clean and calm beach. This beach is where the Cauvery River meets the sea.
Tasty Foods to Try
Nagore is known for some special local foods.
- Dumroot: This is a sweet treat. It is a type of halwa made from wheat.
- Kolameen: This is a type of fish. You can find it during certain seasons.
- Vaada: These are unique snacks. They are like a type of fried fritter.
- Ganda: This is another special snack. It is often made with potato.
Getting Around Nagore
You can reach Nagore by air, train, or road.
Traveling by Air
The closest airports are:
- Chennai International Airport: About 290 kilometers (180 miles) away.
- Tiruchirappalli International Airport: About 147 kilometers (91 miles) away.
Traveling by Train
Nagore has its own train station. It is only 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the Nagore Dargah. Other nearby train stations include:
- Nagapattinam junction: 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) away.
- Karaikal station: 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) away.
- Thiruvarur junction: 26 kilometers (16 miles) away.
- Tanjore junction: 96 kilometers (60 miles) away.
- Thiruchirapalli junction: 145 kilometers (90 miles) away.
