Aazhigudi

Azhigudi
Alikudi, Aalikudi, Aligudi, Aaligudi, Azhigudi, Azhikudi, Aazhikudi
village
Azhigudi
Azhigudi

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 8°41′30″N 77°50′0″E / 8.69167°N 77.83333°E / 8.69167; 77.83333Coordinates: 8°41′30″N 77°50′0″E / 8.69167°N 77.83333°E / 8.69167; 77.83333
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Tuticorin
Area
  Total 8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
  Total 1,250
  Density 125/km2 (320/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 628809
Telephone code 0462
Vehicle registration TN69
Coastline 0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest city Tirunelveli
Sex ratio 51:49 /
Literacy 67%
Climate summer/winter (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature 35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature 25 °C (77 °F)

Aazhigudiis a village in the Tuticorin District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is 12 km from Tirunelveli, and the river Thamirabarani passes to the east. It falls under the jurisdiction of Srivaikundam taluk.

Geography

It is located at 8°41′30″N 77°50′0″E / 8.69167°N 77.83333°E / 8.69167; 77.83333.[1]

Demographics

The total population of Aazhigudi is 1250, of which males constitute 49%. Literacy is 65%.

Geography

Aazhigudi is 3 km from the 6 lane bypass of National Highway 7 and 4 km from Thiruchendur road.

The village is well connected to Tirunelveli and Tuticorin by road. Bus services to these cities operate via Palayamkottai. The Thambirabarani River passes to the east of this village.

Landmarks

The village of Aazhigudi contains a temple named Mutharamman, Maradachan and Uykaatu sudalai, noted for its 20-foot statue made of stone, The Roman Catholic church, is also located in the village and its feast day is celebrated on October 1.

References


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