Thiruvattar is a panchayat town in Kanyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. About the town This town is situated north-east of Marthandam and north-west of Nagercoil. The two main rivers Pahrali River and Kothai surround the village and join in Moovattumugam, giving the name Thiru (sacred)+ vatta (surround)+ aru (river). This village, where the famous Sri Adikesavaperumal Temple is located, is one of the 108 Divya Desams. Demographics India census, Thiruvattaru had a population of 18,404. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thiruvattaru has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 75%. In Thiruvattaru, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Politics Thiruvattar assembly constituency is part of Nagercoil (Lok Sabha constituency). As per the latest restructuring, the Thiruvattar assembly constituency has been split and merged with nearby constituencies. See also Kulasekaram Vaikunda Chella Pathi Kesavapuram Excel Central School References Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district