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Sivakasi is a city and municipality in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is known for its fire cracker, match box and printing industries. The industries in Sivakasi employ over 25,000 people with an estimated turn over of ₹20 billion (US$340 million).

Sivakasi was established in the 15th century during the reign of the Pandya king Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian. The town was a part of Madurai empire and has been ruled at various times by the Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Chanda Sahib, Carnatic kingdom and the British Raj. The Sivakasi riots of 1899 took place during the British Raj here. Sivakasi has a dry weather, making it suitable for dry crops like cotton, chillies and millets. Badhrkali Amman temple is one of the most prominent landmarks of the town.

Population

According to the 2011 census of India, Sivakasi had a population of 71,040 with a sex-ratio of 1,009 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.

Images for kids

  • Kasi Viswanathar, Sivakasi1

    Kasi Viswanathar temple in Sivakasi, after which the town is named

  • Sivakasi view

    View of the town

  • Busy Street, Sivakasi

    Busy street in Sivakasi

  • Making of Bomb Shells

    Making of Firecracker

  • Sivakasi Bus Stand

    Sivakasi Bus Stand

  • Sivakasi Railway Station

    Sivakasi Railway Station

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