Head Quarters : Nagapattinam
Official Website : http://www.nagapattinam.tn.nic.in/
Language : Tamil
Area: sq. km
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Population : 1614069
Sex Ratio : 1025
Density : 668/ sq. km
Literacy : 84.09
Elevation / Altitude: 8 - 11 meters. Above Seal level
District Pin code Index: 609XXX,610XXX,611XXX,612XXX,614XXX
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Vehicle Registration Number: TN-51
RTO Office: Nagapattinam
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Tourist Places near Nagapattinam
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Nagapattinam District Map . Surrounded by Karaikal District ,Thiruvarur District ,Thanjavur District , .
Dansborg fort in Tarangampadi
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Valampurinathar Temple
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Singaravelan Temple
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Vedapureeswarar Temple
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Vedaranyeswarar Temple
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Brahmapureeswarar temple
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Perumangalam Temple
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Vaideeswaran Temple
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Arulvalla Nathar Temple
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Sankarunadeswarar Temple
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Umamaheswarar Temple
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Somanatheswarar Temple
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Kailasanathar Temple
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Kailasanathar Temple
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Senchadaiappar Temple
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Abhirami - Amritaghateswarar Temple
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Airavateeswarar Temple
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Airavateswarar Temple
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Turai Kattum Vallal Temple
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Udvahanatheswarar Temple
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Kadaimudi Naatheswarar Temple
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Marundeeswararswamy temple
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Masilamaneeswarar Temple
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Masilamaneeswarar Temple
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Mayuranathaswami Temple
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Veerattaneswarar Temple
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Talaichankadu Perumal Temple
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Karpakeswarar Temple
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Kasi Viswanathar Temple
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Kripakoopareswarar Temple
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Kuntalanatheswarar Temple
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Kuttamporutteeswarar Temple
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Panchanatheswarar
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Devadirajan Temple
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Mahalakshmeeswarar Temple
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Vanamutti perumal
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Purushottaman Temple
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Veeratteswarar temple
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Tenkudi Mariamman Temple
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Kayarohaneswarar Temple
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Kediliyappar Temple
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Kodandaraman Temple
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Panchavananaathaswami Temple
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Yaazhmuri Naathar Temple
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Devapureeswarar Temple
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Neelakantar Temple
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Neelamega Perumal Temple
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Parimala Ranganathar Temple
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Tillai Vilagam Temple
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Kannayiranathar Temple
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Kokileswarar Temple
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Nagapattinam is the southern coastal district of Tamil Nadu, was also spelt as Nagapatnam or Negapatam. It is the famous east coast seaport and an important trade and commerce center in India. Nagapattinam city is the headquarters. It was once served as the capital of Tanjore. In 2004, the city was severly ruined by Tsunami. Fishing, sea-borne trades are the major occupations here. There are many notable holiday destinations and pilgrimage sites in Nagapattinam. Sikkal Singaravelan Temple, Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, the Nagore Dargah and Puhar are some important tourist destinations.
Nagapattinam History
Nagapattinam was constructed by Cholas in Medieval period and later settled by Portuguese. From1660 to 178, the city was served as capital of DutchCoromandel. It was then conquered by East India Company in 1781. It was served as Tanjore capital from 1799 to 1845. The history is dated back around 3rd century which is an evidence of Buddha Vihar built by great king Ashoka. The names found in gold coins Nagappattinam Varagan and Nagappattinam chornam are the evidence for its 2000 year old history. From 1781, the region was ruled by British. The district was witnessed two naval battles first in 1758 as part of the Seven Years War, and the second in 1782 as part of the American Revolutionary War.Then the city was taken over by Dutch in 1781. After the peace agreement , Nagapattinam was ceded to the British formally.
Nagapattinam Tourism
Nagapattinam lies on the eastern coast, 350 km south of the State capital Chennai, 20 km south of Karaikal, 145 km east of from Tiruchirappalli and 90 km east of Thanjavur. It is known for having one of the best harbors in the country and is considered a major pilgrimage centre having famous shrines of Hinduism, Christianity and Islam in nearby areas. With a salt swamp near it, Nagapattinam is also considered one of the most biodiverse regions of the country.
Tourist places in Nagapattinam Koothanur - Saraswathi Amman Temple Thirukadaiyur - Abirami Amman Temple Sikkal - Singaravelan Temple Thirunallar - Saneeswara Baghawan Temple Vadakku poigai nallur - Korakkar Sithar Temple Thirukkuvalai - Brahmapureeswarar Temple Ettukudi - Murugan Temple Velankanni - Our Lady of Good Health Nagore Tranquebar. Tharangambadi Dutch Fort Kodikkarai.Point Calimere Bird Sanctuary Mayiladuthurai or Mayavaram Thiruvarur Karaikal Vedaranyam
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ATMs in Nagapattinam
ATM State Bank Of India
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
ATM - ICICI Bank
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
ATM - HDFC Bank Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
SBI Bank ATM
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
ATM Indian Bank
Nagore, Tamil Nadu, India
Indian Overseas Bank ATM
NH 45A, Nagore, Tamil Nadu, India
ATM Palace
Sena Maraicar St, Nagore, Tamil Nadu, India
Hospitals in Nagapattinam
Habeeb Hospital
NH 45A, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
Government Hospital Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
EGS Pillay Dental College & Hospital
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
Ragini Hospital
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
Arthur's Hospital
53, NEELA EAST STREET, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
04365 240 217
Nagai Hospital
3/134, Main Road, Puthur, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
04365 241 150
Goverment Hospital Nagore
Nagore, Tamil Nadu, India
Petrol Bunks in Nagapattinam
Nagore Petrol Bank
NH 45A, Nagore, Tamil Nadu, India
Nagore Petrol Bank Bus Stop
Kollam Palli Line, Nagore, Tamil Nadu, India
petrol bunk
NH 67, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
Pin Codes in Nagapattinam District
Nagapattinam Collectorate
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Hotels in Nagapattinam
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Selvies Hotel
2; Kattukara Street; Thiruvarur; Tamil Nadu; Pin code- 610002
Thiruvarur
Price Range : Rs. 650 - Rs. 1400
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Golden Sand
14; Netaji rd; Old Bus Stand; Nagapattinam Dist.; Tamil Nadu
Nagapattinam
Price Range : Rs. 400 - Rs. 800
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Sea Horse Hotel
Near Bus Stand; Public Office rd; Nagapattinam; Tamil Nadu; Pin code- 611011
Nagapattinam
Price Range : Rs. 600 - Rs. 900
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M.M.H Hotel
Near New Bus stand; Bharatiyar rd; Karaikal; Pondicherry
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 600 - Rs. 600
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Nanda Hotel
Kamaraj Salai; Karaikal; Pondicherry; Pin code- 609602
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100
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Paris International Hotel
Bharathiyar rd; Karaikal; Pondicherry
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 600 - Rs. 1300
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Mano Residency Hotel
16; P.K. Salai; Near New Bus Stand; Karaikal; Pondicherry
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1000
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Kumaran Residency
No.18; Dr. Ambedkar Street; Pondicherry; Pondicherry; Pin code- 609602
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2400
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Moon Park Hotel
Main rd; Thirunallar; Karaikal; Pondicherry
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 600 - Rs. 1400
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Atlantic Inn Hotel
No. 1; Pulianguta Salai; Karaikal; Pondicherry
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 600 - Rs. 1500
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Muthu Pillai Hotel
No.57; Meideen Palli Street; Karaikal; Pondicherry
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 600 - Rs. 1300
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Saudha Manor Hotel
No. 68; Church rd; Karaikal; Pondicherry
Karaikal
Price Range : Rs. 400 - Rs. 400
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Near Cities
Nagapattinam
1 KM near
Karaikal
19 KM near
Thiruvarur
24 KM near
Tharangambadi
31 KM near
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Near By Air Ports
Civil Airport
138 KM near
Salem Airport
231 KM near
Madurai Airport
244 KM near
Chennai Airport
277 KM near
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Near By Districts
Nagapattinam
0 KM near
Karaikal
17 KM near
Thiruvarur
24 KM near
Thanjavur
85 KM near
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Near By RailWay Station
Tamara Kulam Rail Way Station
0 KM near
Vellpapalyam Rail Way Station
0 KM near
Nagappattinam Rail Way Station
2 KM near
Ngptnam Beach Rail Way Station
2 KM near
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