Srivaikuntam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the river Thamirabarani. Srivaikuntam is located at 837N 7756E / 8.62N 77.93E / 8.62; 77.93. It has an average elevation of 17metres (55feet). The town is located on the north bank of the Thamirabarani river. It is 30 KM east of Tirunelveli and 30 KM west of Tiruchendur. As of 2001 India census, Srivaikuntam had a population of 16,214. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Srivaikuntam has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 72%. In Srivaikuntam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Politics: Srivaikuntam assembly constituency is part of Thoothukkudi (Lok Sabha constituency) Srivaikundam Town Panchayat President ' of . Srivaikuntam is the Home City for Famous Tamil Nadu Politician Mr.Nallakannu of CPI. DMK Former leader Mr.Kumaran Palavesam ...
