Vazhavallan
Vazhavallan is a village located in Thoothukudi district of the state Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in Srivaikundam taluk. Korkaiyaan kaalvai, a stream cuts the village into two halves.
Vazhavallan
Vazhavallan | |
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Village | |
  Vazhavallan Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Vazhavallan Vazhavallan (India) | |
| Coordinates: 8.63°N 78.04°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 628801 |
| Vehicle registration | TN69 |
The people living here are mostly Hindu Nadars.
The Adhi Kilakathiyan swami temple, Parama Sakthi Amman temple located here has rich ancient history. The chief god of Adhi Kilakathiyan Swami temple is said to be the last pandya king koon pandyan's son. Now the major work of people is agriculture. This village town was situated in the bank of Thamiraparani.
Vazhavallan is locally well known for a deep bore well which was built under the norms of Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, which supplies the Tamiraparani drinking water.[1]
Schools
- Government Higher Secondary School
Temple
- Adhi Kilakathiyan Swamy Temple
- Muthumalai Amman Temple
- Sriman Narayasamy Temple
- Arunachi Amman Temple
- Pudhusamy Temple
Language
- Tamil
Ancient name
- korkai
River
- tamirabarani
Villagers occupation
- Farming
References
- "Tuticorin farmers honoured". The Hindu. 8 July 2009. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
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