Thakkolam
Thakkolam | |
|---|---|
town | |
| Coordinates: 13°01′00″N 79°43′53″E / 13.01667°N 79.73139°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ranipet district |
| Region | Vellore |
| Suburban | Chennai Metropolitan Area |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 13,983 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
Thakkolam is a panchayat town in Ranipet district, Chennai Metropolitan Area region of Tamil Nadu, India. In Thakkolam there is a famous Siva temple, named Jalantheeswarar Temple, the main lord is Jalanadheeshwaran. It is one among 276 'Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple is the scene for the Battle of Takkolam.