Courtallam


Coutrallam is a panchayat town situated at a mean elevation of on the Western Ghats in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. Coutrallam Falls on Chittar River is a major tourist attraction.

Demographics

India census, Courtallam, which is pronounced as 'Kuttraalam', had a population of 2,368. Males constitute 41% of the population and females 59%. Courtallam has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78% and, female literacy is 74%. 7% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Location

Located in the Western Ghats, Courtallam is part of the Agasthiamalai range, the mountain bearing the name of sage Agastya who is believed to have lived in the area. The closest town to Courtallam is Tenkasi at. The closest airports are Tuticorin Airport and Trivandrum International Airport. The nearest railway station is at Tenkasi, away.

Climate

Places of Interest

Courtallam Falls is located in the region. The Kutralanatha swamy temple is the location of Chitra Sabha, one of the five sabhas of Nataraja, a form of Lord Shiva. Tamil poet Thirukudarasappa Kavirayar sang about the beauty of this place in his "Kutraala Kuravanji". The temple at the foot of the hill is conch-shaped which has special significance in Hindu tradition.

In popular culture

Owing to its scenic beauty, Courtallam has featured in many films.