Kuzhithurai (Tamil: ) is a city and a municipality in Kanniyakumari District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Vilavancode Taluk. It has a historical seaport (thurai) where ancient merchants came from across the Arabian sea in ancient times. It is mentioned in ancient Indian maps. As of 2001 India census, Kuzhithurai had a population of 20,326. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Kuzhithurai has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 80%. In Kuzhithurai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kuzhithurai municipality spreads over an area of 5km. The Thamiraparani river flows through Kuzhithurai. This town is famous for the annual Vavu Bhali ancestor worship ceremony that is held here during July. Along with the religious ceremony during this time, a great exhibition that was started by Shri. T.C Kesava Pillai, MLC in...
