Devakottai
Devakottai
Divine Fort | |
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Town | |
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| Coordinates: 9°57′19.4″N 78°48′58.3″E / 9.955389°N 78.816194°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Region | Chettinad |
| Named for | DeviKottai & DevarKottai |
| Government | |
| • Type | First Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Devakottai Municipality |
| • Chairman | K.Sundaralingam (ADMK) |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.42 km2 (4.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 51,865 (City Population) |
| • Rank | 3rd in Sivaganga District |
| • Density | 4,176/km2 (10,820/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 630302 |
| Telephone code | 914561 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-63 |
| Nearest city | Karaikudi |
| Sex ratio | 19910:20587 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 80% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Sivaganga |
| State Legislative Assembly | Karaikudi |
| Website | municipality.tn.gov.in |
Devakottai is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Located in the Sivaganga district, the town is situated close to the Karaikudi, near Rameswaram National Highway Road (NH-210). It is one of the major cities comes under the Chettinad area with rich heritage of houses built with limestone called "Karai Veedu". This Region is one of the towns in Chettinad belt. The town is famous for its ancient temple Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple also known as Nagara Sivan Kovil.
As per the 2011 census of India, the town had a population of 51,865.