Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Velankanni sits on the route: 15 minutes from Manjakollai.
Velankanni is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 11,108, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Velankanni 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 Velankanni to your route.
Velankanni (Vēḷāṅkaṇṇi) is a special grade town panchayat in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It lies on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, 350 km south of Chennai (Madras), 12 km south of Nagapattinam, and 33 km southeast of Thiruvarur.
A canal built to link this town with VedaranyamRead more
still lies to the west. The Vellayar, a minor branch of the Cauvery River, runs south of the town and discharges into the sea. The town was among the worst hit by the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
The town is home to one of the most visited Latin Catholic shrines called the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health.
Velankanni has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme of the Government of India.
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Velankanni is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 10.6833 latitude, 79.8333 longitude.
Velankanni has a population of approximately 11,108 people, making it a town in India.
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