Courtallam Explained

Courtallam
Other Name:Coutrallam
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:8.9342°N 77.2778°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Tenkasi
Subdivision Type3:Taluk
Subdivision Name3:Tenkasi
Government Type:Town Panchayat
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:167.64
Population Total:2368
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:04633
Registration Plate:TN 76
Blank1 Name Sec1:Sex ratio
Website:https://tenkasi.nic.in/tourist-place/coutrallam/

Courtallam is a panchayat town situated at a mean elevation of 160m (530feet) in the foothills of the Western Ghats in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, India. The Coutrallam Falls on the Chittar River is a major tourist attraction.

Demographics

India census,[1] Courtallam had a population of 2,368. Males constitute 41% of the population and females 59%. Courtallam has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78% and, female literacy is 74%. 7% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Location

Located in the Western Ghats, Courtallam is part of the Agasthiamalai range, the mountain bearing the name of sage Agastya who is believed to have lived in the area.[2] The closest town to Courtallam is Tenkasi at 5km (03miles). The closest airports are Tuticorin Airport (91 km away)and Trivandrum International Airport (122 km away). The nearest railway station is at Tenkasi, 5km (03miles) away.

Places of interest

Courtallam Falls is located near the town.

The Kutralanatha swamy temple is the location of Chitra Sabha, one of the five sabhas of Nataraja, a form of Lord Shiva. Pancha Sabhai Sthalangal refers to the temples of Nataraja, a form of the Hindu god Shiva where he performed the Cosmic Dance Tandava. The temple at the foot of the hill is conch-shaped which has special significance in Hindu tradition.[2] [3] Tamil poet Thirukudarasappa Kavirayar sang about the beauty of this place in his "Kutraala Kuravanji". Kurumpalaveesar, sung in Tevaram was done by Sambandar. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.

In popular culture

Owing to its natural setting, Courtallam has featured in many films.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.
  2. http://www.frontline.in/archives.htm The cascades of Courtallam
  3. http://courtrallanatharswamytemple.org/templelores.htm Thiru Courtallanathar Thirukovil
  4. Web site: Aravaan had to be visually stunning. Rediff.com. 29 October 2013.
  5. Web site: Sameera injured during Vettai shoot. https://web.archive.org/web/20110908161017/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-10/news-interviews/29871479_1_sameera-lingusamy-vettai. dead. 8 September 2011. The Times of India. 29 October 2013.
  6. Web site: Prabhas's Mirchi shooting in Kutralam. Chitramala. 29 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20121110000244/http://www.chitramala.in/news/prabhas-s-mirchi-shooting-in-kutralam-129791.html. 10 November 2012. dead.
  7. Web site: Mirchi shooting at Kutralam. Supergoodmovies. 29 October 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121109104930/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/51150/tollywood/prabhas-mirchi-in-kutralam-news-details. 9 November 2012.
  8. Web site: SVSC to shoot in Kutralam, TN, from Feb. 6 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120202031722/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/77402.html. dead. 2 February 2012. IndiaGlitz. 29 October 2013.
  9. Web site: SVSC in Kutralam. Maa Stars. 29 October 2013.
  10. Web site: Venkatesh, Mahesh's SVSC Kutralam schedule wrapped. Way2movies. 29 October 2013. 7 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140307235046/http://telugu.way2movies.com/newssingle_telugu/Venkatesh,-Mahesh%E2%80%99s-SVSC-Kutralam-schedule-wrapped--4-189023.html. dead.
  11. News: Sharanya CR. Reality check for Nandita. 23 February 2014. The Times of India. 22 February 2014.
  12. Web site: 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' team heads to Coutralam for the final schedule . 2021-10-15 . The Times of India . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914152808/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/etharkkum-thunindhavan-team-heads-to-coutralam-for-the-final-schedule/articleshow/86192908.cms . live .