Kulithalai (also spelt as Kulittalai) is a city and a municipality

Municipality

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 in Karur district

Karur District

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 in the India

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 of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

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.It lies along National Highway 67

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Geography

Kulittalai is located at 10.56°N 78.25°E. It has an average elevation of 86 m (282.2 ft).

Demographics

India census

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, Kulithalai had a population of 26,126. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kulithalai has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 73%. In Kulithalai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Important places in and around

1. Kadambar Kovil
- This is a popular, ancient Shiva temple with a large premises in the heart of the town. Built on the banks of river Cauvery, the tall Gopuram and the stone walls render aesthetic beauty to the town. The Thai Poosam festival held in the Tamil month of Thai is famous for the congregation of Gods from the surrounding 7 villages marking a historical myth.

2. Mariamman Kovil
- Thiru Therr Vizha held at this temple yearly is a highlight of the town's celebrations. People from the surrounding areas bathe early in the morning in Cauvery and carry the holy water to the temple for Abhishekam. This fortnightly ritual culminates on the festive day when people perform their prayers and offerings through Theertha Kudam, Alagu (Piercing), Agni Chatti (Pot with Fire) and Pookuli Midhithal (Walking on fire).

3. Aiyar Malai
- Also called Aivar Malai, this hill is located at about 10 km South of Kulithalai. On top of this hill resides Rathinagireeshwarar (Shiva). This hill has over 1000 steps. This path is a tough climb as it is almost 60 to 70 degrees inclined to the base. Full Moon days and Somavaram (Mondays) during the Tamil Month of Karthigai are considered very special to visit the God here.

4. Thiru Eengoinathar Malai
- This small hill situated around 3 km to the north of Kulithalai is abode to Lord Shiva. To reach this place one needs to cross river Cauvery via the bridge connecting Kulithalai and Musiri. This bridge is rumoured to be the 2nd longest bridge in India.

5. Karpatthur Shivan Temple
- This temple around 7 km to the west of Kulithalai is abode to Lord Shiva. Along with the above said temples, one has to visit this temple also in a single day to be bestowed lord Shiva's blessings.

There is a famous saying "Kalai Kadambar, Mathiyana Sokkar, Andhi Thiru Eengoinadhar" - meaning "if one visits the said 3 holy places of Shiva in that order on the same day, he/she will be bestowed with blessings for an entire life".

Neela Mega Peruamal Temple, Vaiganallur Perumal Temple are other famous temples.

CSI Church, Amalarakkini Aalayam & Kulithalai Mosque are the other worship places.

Social & Commercial Details

1. Hospitals & Doctors
- Govt. Hospital, Dr.Raghunathan, Dr.Arivoli, Dr.Jyothimani, Dr.Gurusamy, Diya homoeo clinic, Dr.johnsyrani Pon.maruthamuthu, Dr.Sounderrajan, Dr.sudha srikanth, Dr.srikanth, Dr.Ramesh, Dr.Kasthurirajendran, Dr.Sudarasanamalarkannan, Dr.Baskaran (Plastic Surgeon), Dr.chandrika baskaran, Dr.Murugesan, Dr.Parthiban etc...

2. Schools
- St.Dominic Savio Matric. School,Annai Namagiri Mazhalaiyar Thodakkappalli, Govt. Boys Hr.Sec. School, Govt. Girls Hr.Sec. School, Manathattai Govt. Middle school, Kadambar Koil Govt. Middle school, Maariyamman Govt. Middle school, Little fair's matriculation school, BHARATHI VIDHYALAYA NURSERY, PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOL(THE SENIOR MOST SELF FINANCING SCHOOL GUIDING ALL OTHER SCHOOLS).

3. Medicals & Medical Agencies
- Akhila Medicals, BIO-MAC Medical Agencies, Star Medicals, Lakshmi Medicals, Shiva Medicals, Super Medicals etc...

4. Government Pleaders & Notary Publics
- Advocate H.Nagarajan M.A.,B.L., is appointed as Addl.Public Prosecutor cum Government Pleader (Addl.PP cum GP Sub-Courts, Kulithalai). Advocate Mr. Karthikeyan is serving as Notary Public.

5. Clubs & Social Organizations
- Tamizhar Marumalarchi Iyakkam Trust, CANDLE Trust, WISDOM Club, LIONS Club & ROTARY Club etc...

6. Chinema theatres
- Balambigai, Shamuganandha, Lakshmi

7. Marriage Halls
- Shanmuga Mahal, Shubam Mahal, Vaasavi Mahal, Nallusamy Mahal, Gopal Mahal, Mani Mahal, Kannan Mandapam, Thai Mahal etc...

8. Railway Station
- Kulithalai railway station is one of the oldest railway stations. Trains to Chennai, Coimabtore, Erode, Tiruchy, Bangalore, Mysore & Mangalore are passing this route.

9. Local Channel
- T TV (Thrive Television Network) cell : 98658 63833

9. Oil Mill
- R.K.Oils

Politics

Ex Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. M.Karunanidhi was first elected to the Tamil Nadu assembly in 1957 from Kulithalai assembly constituency (then in Thiruchirapalli district).
Kulithalai assembly constituency is part of Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency)

Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency)

Perambalur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Before 2009,Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments:#Uppiliapuram #Perambalur #Varahur...

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Mr.A.Pappasundaram is the current Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).

Actor D.Nepolian is the current Member of Parliament (MP).