Sathankulam
Sathankulam
Sattankulam | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 8°27′N 77°56′E / 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) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-92( TN-69 till Jun17,2015) |
Sathankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Sathankulam town is located in the banks of the Karumeni river. It is 23 km (14 mi) from Tiruchendur and 42 km (26 mi) from Tirunelveli and 60 km (37 mi) from Thoothukudi and 70 km (43 mi) from Nagercoil and 75 km (47 mi) from Kanyakumari. It is well connected with Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Nagercoil and Tiruchendur by road. Nearest airport is at Tuticorin airport 45 km (28 mi), Thiruvananthapuram international airport 126 km (78 mi) and Madurai international airport 200 km (120 mi) from there from there.Nearest Harbour is at Tuticorin Harbour 60 km (37 mi)