Sathankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
History
Geography Sathankulam is located in the banks of the Karumeni river at . It has an average elevation of .
Demographics Total area of Sathankulam town is 5.2 km2 . According to the census 2011 the town population is 22,205. population density is 4675/km2. As per the Census of 2011, Sathankulam town had 65.16% Hindus, 32.01% Christians and 2.83% Muslims., Town code: 803939, Area Name: Sathankulam (TP); Table C-1 Tamil Nadu (XLS)
Politics Sattankulam assembly constituency is part of Srivaikuntam Assembly constituency & connected with Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency.
Notable people S. M. Abdul Jabbar, radio broadcaster, cricket commentator, writer, actor N. Periasamy Former MLA of Tuticorin Constituency and Former DMK District Secretary S. P. Sarguna Pandian, Ex.Tamil Nadu Minister, Ex.Deputy General secretary of DMK Sasikala Pushpa, Former Tuticorin corporation Mayor, Former Rajya Sabha MP, Deputy State Leader of BJP Tamil Nadu
See also Periyathalai
References
External links Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of School Education, Tamil Nadu Schools