Sathankulam
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Sathankulam சாத்தான்குளம் |
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| Town | |
| Nickname(s): Sattankulam | |
 Sathankulam
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| Coordinates: 8°27′N 77°56′E / 8.45°N 77.93°ECoordinates: 8°27′N 77°56′E / 8.45°N 77.93°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,205 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-92( TN-69 till Jun17,2015) |
Sathankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
It is 25 km (16 mi) away from Tiruchendur and 59 km (37 mi) from Tirunelveli. It is well-connected with Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Nagerkovil and Tiruchendur by road. An airport is at Tuticorin 45 km (28 mi) from there.
Sattankulam is located at 8°27′N 77°56′E / 8.45°N 77.93°E. It has an average elevation of 19 m (62 ft).
As of 2001[update] India census, Sathankulam had a population of 14,205. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Sathankulam has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 78%. In Sathankulam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The major agriculture is Paddy in the Sattankulam Taluks. Groundnut cultivation also is undertaken in Sattankulam and near-by places. Groundnut cake is being used as manure and cattle feed. Palmyrah trees are grown mostly in Sattankulam and near-by villages. Sugarcane is also cultivated in some places. Jaggery is produced from palmyrah juice; the production of Palm jaggery was the main occupation of the people of Sattankulam at one time. Several people have shifted their occupation to other fields such as Agriculture, retail trade, education and jobs. Many youths now work in the larger cities, particularly at MadrasIN (ARUMBAKKAM).Sri Mariamman Hindu Hr Sec school & TDTA Hr Sec school is a famous and historical school. Now one Manonmaniam Sundaranar Constitute Ladies college is there.
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