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Tindivanam

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Tindivanam

Tindivanam sits on the route: 25 minutes from Nangilickondan, 37km from Pondicherry (Puducherry).

Tindivanam is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 72,796, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tindivanam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tindivanam to your route.

About Tindivanam

Tindivanam is a town in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.The City was earlier known as "Thinthirivanam" (திந்திரிவனம்) due to the Shivan Thinthrineeswarar temple located in it. It is the second largest city in Villupuram District after the headquarters Villupuram . The city is the center

Read more connecting point for road and railway network. From Chennai to Theni GST road (NH-45) pass through Tindivanam, ( NH-77) which starts from Tindivanam and ends at Krishnagiri, From Chennai (NH-32) pass through Tindivanam via Pondicherry to Thoothukudi. From Tindivanam to Viluppuram (NH-132) And (SH-134) from Tindivanam to Marakkanam.And the central government is constructing new railway lines from Tindivanam to Nagari, Andhra pradesh and from Tindivanam to Thiruvannamalai to make existing railway station as "Tindivanam Junction Railway Station" with already existing electrified double railway track from Chennai to Tiruchirapalli.Important tourist places near Tindivanam are Mailam Murugan Temple, Tindivanam Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple, Veedur Dam, Auroville, Pondichery, Melmalaiyanur Temple, Melmaruvathur Temple, Gingee Fort,Thiruvakkarai Temple and Fossil Wood Park, Marakkanam beach, etc.

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Tindivanam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.2340 latitude, 79.6555 longitude.

What is the population of Tindivanam?

Tindivanam has a population of approximately 72,796 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
72,796
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.2340, 79.6555

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Tindivanam

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pondicherry (Puducherry)

A former French colony with pastel-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and a serene seaside promenade along the Bay of Bengal.

37 km · about 40 min drive

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Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tindivanam.

Nangilickondan

🇮🇳 India

20 km awayPop. 3,000

Vikravāndi

🇮🇳 India

25 km awayPop. 12,022

Acharapākkam

🇮🇳 India

26 km awayPop. 10,362

Gingee

🇮🇳 India

26 km awayPop. 27,045

Desūr

🇮🇳 India

29 km awayPop. 5,312

Koonimedu

🇮🇳 India

30 km awayPop. 7,528

Auroville

🇮🇳 India

30 km awayPop. 2,000

Vandavāsi

🇮🇳 India

31 km awayPop. 31,530

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