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Sirkazhi

சீர்காழி
Town
A lozenge-shaped tower tapering towards the top. It is covered in carvings including human figures and has an ornamental roof.
A view of temple tower of Sattainathar Temple located in the centre of the town
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
Region Chola Nadu
District Nagapattinam
Area
 • Total 13.21 km2 (5.10 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 34,927
 • Density 2,644.0/km2 (6,847.9/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
609110
Telephone code (91) 4364
Vehicle registration TN-82-Z
Nearest city Mayiladuthurai,Chidambaram

Sirkazhi is a town in the Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India. The town covers an area of 13.21sq.km. The population according to 2011 census is 34,927. This town is the part of Cauvery delta region.

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, and Kazheesirama Vinnagaram temple.

Images for kids

  • Lutheran-Mission Central-School in Sirkazhi

    Opening ceremony 1896 of the Lutheran Mission Central-School in Sirkazhi

  • Kazheesirama Vinnagaram2

    Gopuram of Kazheesirama Vinnagaram

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