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Vīrapāndiyanpattanam

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Vīrapāndiyanpattanam

Vīrapāndiyanpattanam sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kayalpattinam.

Vīrapāndiyanpattanam is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 6,015, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Vīrapāndiyanpattanam 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 Vīrapāndiyanpattanam to your route.

About Vīrapāndiyanpattanam

Virapandianpatnam (Tamil: வீரபாண்டியன்பட்டினம்; also spelled Veerapandianpattinam, Veerapandianpatnam, and Virapandianpattanam) is a historic coastal village in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. Located on the Gulf of Mannar south of Tiruchendur, it forms part of the historic Pearl Fishery Coast (Costa da

Read more Pescaria), a region renowned for pearl fisheries, maritime trade, and the cultural heritage of the Paravar fishing community. The village is known for its centuries-old Catholic traditions, maritime history, fishing economy, and its association with the Christian missions of the Fishery Coast. Historically, Virapandianpatnam was one of the important settlements connected to the network of ports that supported the pearl fisheries of the Gulf of Mannar. The nearest airport is Thoothukudi Vagaikulam Airport, about a one-hour drive from Virapandianpattanam. Most major cities in Tamil Nadu can be accessed via bus. The easiest way to access Patnam is to take the train from Chennai to Thoothukudi, then take either a taxi or bus. Another other easy way is to take a bus from Chennai.

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Vīrapāndiyanpattanam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 8.5190 latitude, 78.1183 longitude.

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Vīrapāndiyanpattanam has a population of approximately 6,015 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
6,015
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
8.5190, 78.1183

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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