Cuddalore pronunciation (helpinfo) (Tamil: ) is a fast growing industrial city and headquarter of Cuddalore district in the Tamil Nadu state of southern India. Located 25 kilometres (16mi) south of Pondicherry on the coast of Bay of Bengal, Cuddalore has a large number of industries which employ a great deal of the city's population. Cuddalore is known for its picturesque beaches, particularly Silver Beach. Cuddalore was the Capital of the English Possessions on the Coromandal Coast from 1748 to 1752. Earlier the name Cuddalore was spelt as Koodalur (meaning: confluence in Tamil). It is the place of confluence of three rivers namely Pennaiyar River, Kedilam and Paravanar. Since the British regime, it has been called Cuddalore. There are two large divisions in the town of Cuddalore: the Old Town, and the New Town Thirupathiripuliyur. The Gedilam River flows through the town and separates the Old Town from the new one. The Old Town has been a seaport since ancient times;...
