Is marthandam rural or urban?
Is marthandam rural or urban?
Earlier days it was known by the name Thoduvetty (another name for the Marthandam market region), it was a portion of Kanyakumari district which was added to the state of Tamil Nadu on 1 November 1956. Marthandam is the largest town in the district….
| Marthandam | |
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| Website | marthandam.org |
Why did Kanyakumari separated from Kerala?
The district was part of the princely state of Travancore during the colonial times prior to India’s independence; four of the eight tehsils of Thiruvananthapuram district were separated to form the new district of Kanyakumari in 1956 following the demands of reunion made by the Tamil speaking majority people (about 70 …
Was Kanyakumari in Kerala?
The area covered by the present district of Kanyakumari was a part of the previous Travancore state. In the month of July 1949, when the United States of Cochin and Travancore was inaugurated, the present Kanyakumari area continued to form a part of Trivandrum district in Kerala.
Which district is Nagercoil?
Kanyakumari
| Nagercoil | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanyakumari |
| Named for | “Temple of the Nāgas” |
Which Taluk is Nagercoil?
Agasteeswaram taluk is a taluk located in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Nagercoil.
Which is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu?
Madurai
Madurai — Athens of the East, a place of great historical and cultural importance and the oldest city in Tamil Nadu.
Where is Marthandam located in Tamil Nadu?
Marthandam is a major trade centre in Kuzhithuraii municipality across National Highway (NH 47) in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India.
How did Marthandam get its name?
Marthandam, the western most region of Kanyakumari of TAMIL NADU, has its border with Kerala State, got its name from the ruler of the past Travancore , MARTHANDAVARMA was originally called as ‘ THODUVETTY’ is famous for Honey, Rubber, Cashewnut processing, Embriyordiary and various Agricultural products.
How can I reach Marthandam from Chennai by train?
The major Railway junction of Marthandam is Kuzhithurai Junction. There are regular bus services from Marthandam to Chennai via Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Madurai. In the same way Marthandam is directly linked with Chennai by regular Train services.
Is there any bus service from Marthandam to other areas?
There are regular ‘to and fro’ bus services that link marthandam with other surrounding areas such as Kanyakumari, Nagercoil, Karungal, Colochal, Thingalnagar, Enayam, Kulasekharam, Pechiparai, Panachamoodu, Kollemcode, Thengapattanam, Thuckalay, Thiruvatar, Thirparappu, Pathukani, Arukani, Thiruvananthapuram, Thoothukudi and Thirunelveli.
