Sathankulam
Town in Tamil Nadu, India
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Sathankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Sathankulam | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Sathankulam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8.45°N 77.93°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 22,205 |
| • Density | 4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 628704 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-92( TN-69 till Jun17,2015) |
History
Geography
Sathankulam is located in the banks of the Karumeni river at 8.45°N 77.93°E. It has an average elevation of 19 m (62 ft).
Demographics
Total area of Sathankulam town is 5.2 km2 . According to the census 2011 the town population is 22,205. population density is 4675/km2. As per the Census of 2011, Sathankulam town had 65.16% Hindus, 32.01% Christians and 2.83% Muslims.[1]
Politics
Sattankulam assembly constituency is part of Srivaikuntam Assembly constituency & connected with Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency.[2]
Notable people
- S. M. Abdul Jabbar, radio broadcaster, cricket commentator, writer, actor
- N. Periasamy Former MLA of Tuticorin Constituency and Former DMK District Secretary
- S. P. Sarguna Pandian, Ex.Tamil Nadu Minister, Ex.Deputy General secretary of DMK
- Sasikala Pushpa, Former Tuticorin corporation Mayor, Former Rajya Sabha MP, Deputy State Leader of BJP Tamil Nadu