Sirkazhi

town in Tamil Nadu, India

Sirkazhi is a major town in the Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. The town covers an area of 13.21 square kilometres (5.10 square miles). The population according to 2011 census is 34,927. This city is the part of Cauvery delta region.

Sirkazhi
சீர்காழி
Town
A lozenge-shaped tower tapering towards the top. It is covered in carvings including human figures and has an ornamental roof.
A view of temple tower of Sattainathar Temple in the centre of the town
A map showing the location of Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu, India.
A map showing the location of Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu, India.
Sirkazhi
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°14′20″N 79°44′10″E / 11.239°N 79.736°E / 11.239; 79.736
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
RegionChola Nadu
DistrictNagapattinam
Government
 • Municipal ChairmanJ. Eraiezhil
Area
 • Total13.21 km2 (5.10 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total44,927
 • Density3,400/km2 (8,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
609110
Telephone code(91) 4364
Vehicle registrationTN-82-Z
Nearest cityMayiladuthurai, Chidambaram

Sirkazhi is the motherland of the shaiva saint Thirugnanasambandhar, world renowned actor Sivaji Ganesan and many famous people.

The literacy rate of Sirkazhi population is 81.5%.87% of the population is Hindus, 9.5% are Muslim, 2.1% are Christians and 1% are others.

Famous temples here are the Bhrammapureeshwarar temple, also known as Sattainathar Temple,Vaitheeswaran temple and Kazheesirama Vinnagaram temple.