Kanniyakumari (கன்னியாகுமரி)
Kanniyakumari, situated at the southernmost tip of peninsular India where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal converge, boasts Tamil Nadu's highest literacy rate (91.75%). Famous for its sunrise and sunset over the tri-seas, rubber plantations, and the iconic 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue.
Population
1,870,374
Density: 1,119 / km²
Area
1,672 km²
Forest Area: 540 km²
Literacy Rate
91.75%
State Avg: 80.09%
Sex Ratio
1019
Females / 1000 Males
District History & Summary
Kanniyakumari, situated at the southernmost tip of peninsular India where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal converge, boasts Tamil Nadu's highest literacy rate (91.75%). Famous for its sunrise and sunset over the tri-seas, rubber plantations, and the iconic 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue.
Administrative Divisions
2
6
120
1
4
51
95
Nagercoil
Demographics & Literacy
Male & Female Ratio
Sex Ratio: 1000 1019 Females / 1000 Males.
Literacy Comparison
★ Higher literacy rate than the state average.
Agriculture & Water Resources (Crops, Rainfall & Rivers)
Major Crops
Major Rivers
Rainfall Statistics
Infrastructure & Economy (Health, Education & Transport)
Healthcare
12
42
3,800
Educational Institutions
650
220
42
Transport & Connectivity
Economy & Industry
Tourism & Spiritual Attractions
Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Thiruvalluvar 133ft Statue
Kanniyakumari District
Bhagavathy Amman Temple, Cape Comorin
Kanniyakumari District
Padmanabhapuram Wooden Palace
Kanniyakumari District
Thirparappu Waterfalls
Kanniyakumari District
Mathur Hanging Trough (Aqueduct)
Kanniyakumari District
Revenue Villages
120List of revenue villages within Kanniyakumari district.
| Village Name | Taluk | PIN Code | Population | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agasteeswaram | Agastheeswaram | 629701 | 7,638 | View |
| Ananthapuram | Thovala | 689851 | 4,743 | View |
| Arudesam (Part) | Vilavancode | 629172 | 2,383 | View |
| Arumanalloor (Part) | Thovala | 629853 | 3,482 | View |
| Aruvikkarai (Part) | Kalkulam | 629177 | 5,203 | View |
| Asambu R.F. | Thovala | - | - | View |
| Attoor (Part) | Kalkulam | 629177 | 11,699 | View |
| Azhagappapuram | Agastheeswaram | 629401 | 89 | View |
| Azhagiapandipuram | Thovala | 629851 | 3,230 | View |
| Chenbagaramanputhur (Part) | Thovala | 629301 | 8,182 | View |
| Chiramadam | Thovala | 629851 | 1,321 | View |
| Colachel | Kalkulam | 629251 | 9,836 | View |
Post Offices & PIN Codes
List of post offices and PIN codes in Kanniyakumari district.
Adaikkakuzhi B.O
Kanniyakumari
Agasteeswaram S.O
Kanniyakumari
Alagiamandapam B.O
Kanniyakumari
Alampara B.O
Kanniyakumari
Alanchi B.O
Kanniyakumari
Alancholai B.O
Kanniyakumari
Alancode B.O
Kanniyakumari
Aloor S.O
Kanniyakumari
Ammandivilai S.O
Kanniyakumari
Anandanadarkudy B.O
Kanniyakumari
Andirapuram B.O
Kanniyakumari
Anducode B.O
Kanniyakumari
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