Thirucherai

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Village in Tamil Nadu, India
10°55′56″N 79°31′58″E / 10.93222°N 79.53278°E / 10.93222; 79.53278Country IndiaStateTamil NaduDistrictThanjavurTalukKumbakonam talukPopulation
 (2001)
 • Total3,389Languages
 • OfficialTamilTime 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

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

Demographics

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

  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.
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