Irulapapuram Sivan Temple
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Agastheeswaram taluka, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
Near Parakkai (2.9 km from the village's map point, straight line). Parakkai had 2,524 people in 706 households (Census 2011).
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- Address
- Erulappapuram Main Road,south street, nagercoil
- PIN code
- 629002
- Location
- 8.15728° N, 77.43428° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (way/1220193578), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
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How to reach Irulapapuram Sivan Temple
- Nearest railway station: Nagercoil Junction — about 2.2 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Anna Town Bus Stand — about 2.7 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport — about 67 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Irulapapuram Sivan Temple
Where is Irulapapuram Sivan Temple?
Irulapapuram Sivan Temple is a temple in Agastheeswaram taluka, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu (PIN 629002). Address in the source: Erulappapuram Main Road,south street, nagercoil.
Which village is Irulapapuram Sivan Temple in or near?
Parakkai: about 2.9 km from the village's map point in a straight line. Parakkai had 2,524 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Irulapapuram Sivan Temple?
Nagercoil Junction, about 2.2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Irulapapuram Sivan Temple?
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 67 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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