Thirucherai

Coordinates: 10°55′56″N 79°31′58″E / 10.93222°N 79.53278°E / 10.93222; 79.53278
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Thirucherai
village
Thirucherai is located in Tamil Nadu
Thirucherai
Thirucherai
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°55′56″N 79°31′58″E / 10.93222°N 79.53278°E / 10.93222; 79.53278
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
TalukKumbakonam taluk
Population
 (2001)
 • Total3,389
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Saranathan

Thirucherai is a village in the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is bordered by Aandiruppu to the east. The Tirucherai Saranathan Temple is located in the village.

Location[edit]

Thirucherai is located 4 km from Kudavasal and around 14 km from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam-Tiruvarur State Highway 64.[1]

Demographics[edit]

As per the 2001 census, Thirucherai had a total population of 3389, with 1673 males and 1716 females. The sex ratio was 1.026. The literacy rate was 79.35%

Notable people from Thirucherai include film director N. Lingusamy.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kumbakonam Temples, Thiruccherai, Sri Saranathan Perumal Temple, Divya desam, Divyadesams, 108 Vishnu Temples, Shrines, Sthalams". Archived from the original on 10 July 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2009.