Courtallam

Climate

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Demographics

India census, Courtallam 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 5 km. The closest airports are Tuticorin Airport (91 km away )and Trivandrum International Airport (122 km away) Madurai International Airport (162 km). The nearest railway station is at Tenkasi, 5 km away.

Places of interest

Courtallam Falls is located near the town.

The Kutralanatha swamy temple is the location of Chitra Sabha, one of the five sabhas of Nataraja, a form of Lord Shiva. Pancha Sabhai Sthalangal refers to the temples of Nataraja, a form of the Hindu god Shiva where he performed the Cosmic Dance Tandava. The temple at the foot of the hill is conch-shaped which has special significance in Hindu tradition. Tamil poet Thirukudarasappa Kavirayar sang about the beauty of this place in his "Kutraala Kuravanji". Kurumpalaveesar, sung in Tevaram was done by Sambandar. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.

In popular culture

Owing to its natural setting, Courtallam has featured in many films.

• Oru Veedu Iru vaasal (1990 film)
• Papanasam (2015)
• Poova Thalaya (1969)
• Aravaan (2012)
• Vettai (2012)
• Mirchi (film) (2013)
• Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
• Suvadugal (2013)
• Anjala (film) (2014)
• Dharma Durai (2016)
• Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022)

References

References

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12. "'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' team heads to Coutralam for the final schedule".