Is Tuticorin city or town?

Is Tuticorin city or town?

Tuticorin, also called Toothukudi or Tuttukkudi, city, southern Tamil Nadu state, southern India. The city lies on the Gulf of Mannar of the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles (40 km) east of Tirunelveli, to which it is connected by road and rail.

What is Thoothukudi Taluk?

Talukas. Thoothukudi, Thiruvaikundam, Kovilpatti, Ottapidaram, Ettayapuram, Vilathikulam, Kayathar, Tiruchendur, Sathankulam, Eral.

Which district is Tuticorin?

On the 20th, October 1986 a new district, carved out of the erstwhile Tirunelveli district was born in Tamil Nadu and named after V.O.

Why is Tuticorin famous?

Thoothukudi is traditionally known for pearl fishing and shipping activities, production of salt and other related business. This is a port city in the southern region of Tamilnadu. This is a natural port, from this place freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar operated the Swadeshi shipping company during the British rule.

What is the meaning of Tuticorin?

Origin of the name[edit] “Thoortha” means land “reclaimed” from sea while “Kudi” also stands for “settlement” or “colony”. Hence “Thoortha Kudi” or “Thoothukudi” could mean a settlement built on land reclaimed from sea. Finally, the name “Tuticorin” was used by Portugese people who came here.

What is the name of Tuticorin?

Thoothukudi is also known by the name ‘Pearl city’. It is also called as “Sea Gateway of Tamil Nadu”. Thoothukudi is part of the Pearl Fishery Coast, and is known for its pearl fishing and shipbuilding industries.

How many Taluk are there in Tuticorin?

10 Taluks
Thoothukudi District consists of 3 Revenue Divisions, 10 Taluks comprising of 480 Revenue Villages.

How many wards are in Thoothukudi?

60 wards
According to the Thoothukudi City Municipal Corporation Act 2008 the City is subdivided into 4 Administrative Zone and 60 wards.

Is Tuticorin and Thoothukudi same?

Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) is a port city, a municipal corporation and an industrial city in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city lies in the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal.

What is the population of Tuticorin?

What is the state of Tuticorin?

Tamil NaduThoothukudi / State

Who ruled Tuticorin?

The city was ruled by Portuguese in 16th century followed by Dutch in 17th century and finally by the British in 18th century. The development of the city mainly started with the construction of light house in the year of 1842.