Aazhigudi
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Aazhigudi, is a village in the Tuticorin District of Tamil Nadu
, India. It is 12 km from Tirunelveli
, and the river Thamirabarani passes to the east. It falls under the jurisdiction of Srivaikundam taluk.
road.
The village is well connected to Tirunelveli
and Tuticorin by road. Bus services to these cities operate via Palayamkottai
. The Thambirabarani River passes to the east of this village.
The Roman Catholic church, is also located in the village and its feast day is celebrated on October 1.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India. It is 12 km from Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
, and the river Thamirabarani passes to the east. It falls under the jurisdiction of Srivaikundam taluk.
Demographics
The total population of Aazhigudi is 1250, of which males constitute 49%. Literacy is 65%.Geography
Aazhigudi is 3 km from the 6 lane bypass of National Highway 7 and 4 km from ThiruchendurThiruchendur
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga and one of the Arupadaiveedu of Lord Muruga. It is located in the small town of Thiruchendur in the district of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 55 km south-east of Tirunelveli, 40 km from Tuticorin and 75 km...
road.
The village is well connected to Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
and Tuticorin by road. Bus services to these cities operate via Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai , known as the "Oxford of South India", is a town in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Tirunelveli city corporation. It is on the eastern bank of the Thamirabarani river, while its twin city Tirunelveli is on the western bank.-Etymology:The archaic word Palayam...
. The Thambirabarani River passes to the east of this village.
Landmarks
The village of Aazhigudi contains a temple named Maradachan, noted for its 20 foot statue made of stoneThe Roman Catholic church, is also located in the village and its feast day is celebrated on October 1.