Thalakudi
| Thazhakudy | |
|---|---|
| Town Panchayat | |
| Country |
 India
|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanniyakumari |
| Named for | Marriage Food Makers |
| Government | |
| • Type | State Government |
| • Body | Social Activist, Shri. AK AadiK alias Aadarsh Krishna |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,531 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | TN74 |
Thalakudi also read as Thazhakudy is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This village is situated between 2 rivers "Puthanaar" and "Palaiyaar". There are also few temples in and around Thazhakudy. Avvaiyar Amman temple is one among them which is 2 km towards East from Thazhakudy.
As of 2001[update] India census,Thazhakudy had a population of 8531. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thazhakudy has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 74%. In Thazhakudy, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The village is 9 km away from nagercoil. Alagamman Jayantheeswarar alayam is a famous temple. Every Year by Soora Samkara Festival is famous in Thalakudy. Every year, people all over from the district enjoy Soorasamkara Festival in Jayantheeswarar Alagamman Koil.
Coordinates: 8°14′39″N 77°27′00″E / 8.24417°N 77.45000°E
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