Sathankulam

Sathankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

History

Geography

Sathankulam is located in the banks of the Karumeni river at . It has an average elevation of .

Demographics

Total area of Sathankulam town is 5.2 km² . According to the census 2011 the town population is 22,205. population density is 4675/km². As per the Census of 2011, Sathankulam town had 65.16% Hindus, 32.01% Christians and 2.83% Muslims.

Politics

Sattankulam assembly constituency is part of Srivaikuntam Assembly constituency & connected with Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency.

Notable people

• S. M. Abdul Jabbar, radio broadcaster, cricket commentator, writer, actor
• N. Periasamy Former MLA of Tuticorin Constituency and Former DMK District Secretary
• S. P. Sarguna Pandian, Ex.Tamil Nadu Minister, Ex.Deputy General secretary of DMK
• Sasikala Pushpa, Former Tuticorin corporation Mayor, Former Rajya Sabha MP, Deputy State Leader of BJP Tamil Nadu

See also

• Periyathalai

References

External links

• Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of School Education, Tamil Nadu Schools