Kanchipuram - General Information

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Kanchipuram - General Information

Location

Kanchipuram is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in India and the seat of the Shankaracharya. The temple city of Kanchipuram extends from latitude 12° 50' in the north to longitude 79° 45' in the east. The city is situated around 70 km from Chennai in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Climate

The climate of Kanchipuram is tropical with an almost uniform temperature throughout the year. During summers, the temperature ranges between 36.6°C and 21.1°C. Winter months are slightly colder and the temperatures remain between 28.7°C and 19.8°C. The average annual rainfall in the city is 87 cm.

Agriculture

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people with 47% of the population engaged in it.Paddy is the major crop cultivated in this district. Groundnuts, Sugarcane, Cereals & Millets and Pulses are the other major crops.

Forest

The total forest area in the district is 23,586 hectares, it spread interior regions and around the district. In this forest area there are 366.675 hectares for Reserved Land. 76.50 Metric Tonnes lands are cultivated in Fuelwood and 8.039 Tonnes in Cashew.

Rivers

The Palar river is one of the most important river running through the district. Tanks and wells are the main sources of irrigation in this district.

Hills

There are only a few hills of considerable elevation in the district. The southern part of Maduranthakam taluk contains small hills.

Festivals Celebrated

Some of the important festivals celebrated in Kanchipuram are the Brahmotsavam -Varadaraja temple in May; Garuda Sevai- Varadaraja temple in June; Float festival -Varadaraja temple in February and November; Kamakshi Ammam Festival - February; Mahashivaratri festival - Kailashanatha temple in February; Panguni Uthiram -Ekambareshwara temple in March-April.

• Total Area 7857.00 Sq.Kms.
• Net Sown Area 3107.44 Sq.Kms.
• Net Irrigation Area 2435.27 Sq.Kms.
• Forest Area 426.57 Sq.Kms.
• Population : 1,69,813 (1991 census)
• Altitude : Sea level
• Climate : Max. Min.
• Summer : 36.6ºC 21.1ºC
• Winter : 28.7ºC 19.8ºC
• Rainfall : 87 cms. (35") Average
• Season : Throughout the year.
• Clothing : Tropical
• Languages spoken : Tamil, Telugu and English.
• STD Code : 04112

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