Kundrathur
Kundrathur is a town located in the Chennai Metropolitan Area and the headquarters of Kundrathur taluk in Kanchipuram District. It is the birthplace of Sekkizhar, a well-known poet-saint who authored the Periyapuranam.
Kundrathur | |
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A view of the temple mandap at foot hill along with steps | |
| Nickname: Temple city | |
Kundrathur Location in Chennai, India Kundrathur Kundrathur (Tamil Nadu) Kundrathur Kundrathur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 12.9974°N 80.0966°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Taluk | Kundrathur |
| District | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kundrathur Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 54,956 |
| • Density | 6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600069 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-85 |
The locality is known for the Kundrathur Murugan Temple, one of the most popular temples in Chennai.
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