Perungulam | |
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Coordinates: 8°38′53″N 77°59′57″E / 8.64806°N 77.99917°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Thoothukudi |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,451 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
Perungulam is an ancient panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
As of the 2001 India census, [1] Perungulam had a population of 6,451. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Perungulam has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 74%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The big pond in this village is named Perungulam. The city is surrounded by paddies, reservoirs, streams and vegetation.
Sri Mayakoothar Temple - Thirukkulandhai, Perunkulam is one of the Nava Tirupathi, nine Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located along the Tiruchendur- Tirunelveli route, on the banks of Thamiraparani river. These temples are classified as " Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. [2]