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'''Thirparappu''' is a town located in the [[Kanyakumari District]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is a popular tourist destination. It is {{convert|42|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Nagercoil]], headquarters of the [[Kanyakumari District]], and {{convert|55|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Thiruvananthapuram]], the capital of the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is famous for its falls on the Kodayar (Kothai) River and the Pechiparai Dam, located {{convert|13|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. |
'''Thirparappu''' is a town located in the [[Kanyakumari District]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is a popular tourist destination. It is located {{convert|5.9|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the nearby town [[Arumanai]] , {{convert|6.9|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Kulasekaram]] , {{convert|42|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Nagercoil]], headquarters of the [[Kanyakumari District]], and {{convert|55|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Thiruvananthapuram]], the capital of the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is famous for its falls on the Kodayar (Kothai) River and the Pechiparai Dam, located {{convert|13|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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===Tirparappu falls=== |
===Tirparappu falls=== |
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{{main|Tirparappu Waterfalls}} |
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Tirparappu Waterfalls are a {{convert|300|ft|m|abbr=on}} long rocky riverbed, at a height of nearly {{convert|50|ft|m|abbr=on}}. The waterfall |
Tirparappu Waterfalls are a {{convert|300|ft|m|abbr=on}} long rocky riverbed, at a height of nearly {{convert|50|ft|m|abbr=on}}. The waterfall flows with great force for around seven months. The bed above the falls is a rocky mass extending up to a distance of about quarter of a kilometre upstream, with a [[weir]] constructed for supplying water to nearby paddy fields. |
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Near the falls is a fortified temple dedicated to |
Near the falls is a fortified temple dedicated to [[Shiva]], called the ''Mahadever Kovil''. It is third of the twelve ''Shivalayas'', famous for the ''Shivalaya Ottam'' during the Indian festival of [[Shivaratri]]. Devotees believe Mahadev lives here as ''Virabhadra'', a fierce incarnation of Shiva to kill Daksha Prajapati, after the death Satidevi. There are many old inscriptions in this temple including the one of the Pandiya King dated ninth century. This temple is built around A.D. 9th century.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}} |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Thirparappu (Thriparappu) had a population of 21,722. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirparappu (Thriparappu) has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 72%. In Thirparappu |
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Thirparappu (Thriparappu) had a population of 21,722. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirparappu (Thriparappu) has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 72%. In Thirparappu, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* http://www.shaivam.org/siddhanta/sptthirparappu.htm |
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* http://www.tn.gov.in/district_statistics.html Government of Tamil Nadu - District Statistics |
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district]] |
[[Category:Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 29 October 2023
Thirparappu | |
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  Thirparappu Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°23′28″N 77°15′34″E / 8.39111°N 77.25944°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanyakumari |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 21,722 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Thirparappu is a town located in the Kanyakumari District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a popular tourist destination. It is located 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from the nearby town Arumanai , 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Kulasekaram , 42 km (26 mi) from Nagercoil, headquarters of the Kanyakumari District, and 55 km (34 mi) from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is famous for its falls on the Kodayar (Kothai) River and the Pechiparai Dam, located 13 km (8.1 mi) away.
Geography[edit]
Tirparappu falls[edit]
Tirparappu Waterfalls are a 300 ft (91 m) long rocky riverbed, at a height of nearly 50 ft (15 m). The waterfall flows with great force for around seven months. The bed above the falls is a rocky mass extending up to a distance of about quarter of a kilometre upstream, with a weir constructed for supplying water to nearby paddy fields.
Near the falls is a fortified temple dedicated to Shiva, called the Mahadever Kovil. It is third of the twelve Shivalayas, famous for the Shivalaya Ottam during the Indian festival of Shivaratri. Devotees believe Mahadev lives here as Virabhadra, a fierce incarnation of Shiva to kill Daksha Prajapati, after the death Satidevi. There are many old inscriptions in this temple including the one of the Pandiya King dated ninth century. This temple is built around A.D. 9th century.[citation needed]
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Thirparappu (Thriparappu) had a population of 21,722. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirparappu (Thriparappu) has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 72%. In Thirparappu, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References[edit]
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- http://www.shaivam.org/siddhanta/sptthirparappu.htm
- http://www.tn.gov.in/district_statistics.html Government of Tamil Nadu - District Statistics