Kurinjipadi

Kurinjipadi is located at 11°34′N 79°36′E / 11.57°N 79.60°E / 11.57; 79.60.^[1] It has an average elevation of 21 m (69 ft).^{[citation needed]}

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[2] Kurinjipadi had a population of 23,159. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kurinjipadi has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 58%. In Kurinjipadi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kurinjipadi assembly constituency is part of Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency).^[3]

Kurinjipadi one of the 13 hand loom clusters in India famous for hand loom products since the 18th century. The hand loom lungies are exported to Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Gulf countries and other East Asian nations. It is strategically located close to Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Panruti, Neyveli, Vadalur and Virudhachalam. The dairy products and crops from this region are of good quality. The major crops are Paddy, Sugarcane and Groundnut. Saravana Global Energy Ltd is major employment source. Agriculture and Handloom are major source of income. It is still not satisfied in industrial opportunities. A special economic Zone is necessary for development in economical means. It is also a newly divided taluk.^{[citation needed]}

The Shri Subraya Swamigal shrine has its own significance for the antique idols made from the 18th century to the 20th century.^{[citation needed]}

The ruins of Venugopalaswami temple at Vengadampet or Vengadampatti,^[4] which is almost 500 years old, is an exemplary red brick architecture built by Rani Vengattammal.^{[citation needed]} Pondicherry Chief Dubash Anandharangapillai's diary contains a reference about this temple and its connection with the Anglo-French war.^{[citation needed]}