Kallakurichi and its location

Kallakurichi: The Sugarcane Town of Tamil Nadu

Kallakurichi is a municipality and the administrative headquarters of the Kallakurichi district in Tamil Nadu. It is situated at the intersection of two major highways, NH-79 and Road 6, making it an important transportation hub in the region. [4]

### Geographical Location

Kallakurichi is located at 11°44'17"N 78°57'43"E, with an average elevation of around 130 meters (426 feet) above sea level. [1][3] The town lies in the central part of Tamil Nadu, approximately 200 km southwest of Chennai, the state capital. [4]

The district of Kallakurichi was carved out of the erstwhile Viluppuram district on November 26, 2019, and covers an area of 3,530.58 sq km. It is surrounded by the districts of Viluppuram to the east, Cuddalore and Perambalur to the south, Salem to the west, and Thiruvannamalai and Dharmapuri to the north. [2][3]

### Climate

Kallakurichi has a tropical climate, with moderate to hot temperatures throughout the year. The maximum temperature can reach up to 38°C, while the minimum temperature is around 21°C. The town receives rainfall from both the northeast and southwest monsoons, with an average annual rainfall of 1,070 mm. [4]

### Economy and Agriculture

Kallakurichi is known as the "Home of Agriculture" and is an emerging agricultural district. It is famous for its sugarcane, cotton, maize, and tapioca cultivation. The town has several rice processing units, textile and jewelry businesses, and agricultural feed industries. There are also two government co-operative sugar mills and one private sugar mill in the district. [3][6]

### Tourist Attractions

One of the major tourist attractions near Kallakurichi is the Kalvarayan Hills, a part of the Eastern Ghats mountain range. These hills offer a temperate climate, scenic beauty, and opportunities for trekking and adventure activities. The Gomukhi dam, Megam Falls, and Periyar Falls are also popular tourist spots in the area. [9][10]

Kallakurichi is also known for its wood carvings and sandalwood carvings, which received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2020. [7]

For more information on Kallakurichi and its electric vehicles, visit the website of Kallai E Bikes, a leading EV showroom in the town: www.kallaiebikes.com [6]

Citations:

[1] Where is Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, India on Map Lat Long Coordinates https://www.latlong.net/place/kallakurichi-tamil-nadu-india-19262.html

[2] About District | Kallakurichi District, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, | India https://kallakurichi.nic.in/about-district/

[3] Kallakurichi district - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallakurichi_district

[4] Kallakurichi - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallakurichi

[5] Kallakkurichi Taluka Population, Religion, Caste Viluppuram district ... https://www.censusindia.co.in/subdistrict/kallakkurichi-taluka-viluppuram-tamil-nadu-5734

[6] Kallai E Bikes | Kallakurichi Electric Vehicle | Kallakurichi Motorcycle ... https://www.kallaiebikes.com

[7] GI tag for Kallakurichi Wood Carvings an - SRIRAMs IAS https://www.sriramsias.com/article/gi-tag-for-kallakurichi-wood-carvings-and-karuppur-kalamkari-paintings-211109155520/

[8] Tamil Nadu Population 2023, Check Now - Testbook https://testbook.com/tamil-nadu-gk/tamil-nadu-census

[9] Kalvarayan Hills | Kallakurichi District, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, | India https://kallakurichi.nic.in/tourist-place/kalvarayan-hills/

[10] Places of Interest | Kallakurichi District, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, | India https://kallakurichi.nic.in/tourism/places-of-interest/

[11] [PDF] GEOGRAPHY OF TAMILNADU UNIT-I GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING https://gacbe.ac.in/pdf/ematerial/18BGE61C-U1.pdf

[12] Kallakurichi Lok Sabha Election 2024 - Tamil Nadu - India Today https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha/tamil-nadu/kallakurichi-constituency-result-22514

[13] Kallakurichi Parliamentary Constituency Tamil Nadu : Lok Sabha ... https://www.indiastatpublications.com/Constituency_Factbook/Tamil_Nadu/Kallakurichi

[14] District Map | Kallakurichi District, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, | India https://kallakurichi.nic.in/about-district/district-map/

[15] Kallakurichi District, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, | Land of Beauty | India https://kallakurichi.nic.in

[16] Kallakurichi Municipality https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/kallakurichi/

[17] Thenkiranur Village in Kallakkurichi (Viluppuram) Tamil Nadu https://villageinfo.in/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/kallakkurichi/thenkiranur.html

[18] Karuppur kalamkari paintings, Kallakurichi wood carvings get ... https://forumias.com/blog/karuppur-kalamkari-paintings-kallakurichi-wood-carvings-get-geographical-indication-gi-tags/

[19] Kallakurichi Bus Stand, Kallakkurichi, Tamil Nadu, 606202 - Mappls https://www.mappls.com/place-kallakurichi%2Bbus%2Bstand-kallakkurichi-tamil%2Bnadu-606202-V6C9V7%40zdata=MTEuNzM4NTMzKzc4Ljk2NDUyOCsxNytWNkM5VjcrK25yed