Kanchipuram Pincodes

Kanchipuram, often referred to as Kanjeevaram, is a city in the Tondaimandalam region of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 72 kilometers (45 miles) from Chennai, the state capital. Kanchipuram, also referred to as the “City of Thousand Temples,” is renowned for its massive temple towers, silk saris, and halls with 1000 pillars. One of India’s most popular tourist sites is Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram has grown to be a popular destination for tourists from overseas as well. The city has a population of approximately 300,000 and occupies an area of 36.14 square kilometer as of 2021. It is the Kanchipuram District’s administrative center. Kanchipuram has excellent rail and road connections.

History

The writings of the Sanskrit grammarian Patanjali, who lived in the third and second centuries BCE, contain the first mentions of Kanchipuram. The city was called “the best among cities” by the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa, who lived in the fourth century and belonged to the Dravida Kingdom of the Mahabharata. The city was known as the Southern Banaras.

The city is mentioned in the 300 BCE Sangam literature written in the traditional Tamil language, including Manimegalai and PerumpāṇāṖṖuppaṭai. Although it is commonly acknowledged that Kanchipuram was the capital of the Early Chola dynasty, Indian historian P. T. Srinivasa Iyengar has challenged this assertion, stating that the Sangam period Tamil culture did not permeate the Kanchipuram district.

Geography

Situated 72 km southwest of Chennai on the banks of the Vegavathi River, a tributary of the Palar River, Kanchipuram may be found at 12.8387°N 79.7016°E. The city is 83.2 m above sea level and has a total size of 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi). The terrain surrounding Kanchipuram is level and slopes eastward and southward. Most of the soil in the area is clay, although there is also some loam, sand, and clay that can be used for building. There is a theory that suggests the granite needed for the Varadaraja Perumal Temple came from the Sivaram Hills, which are 10 miles east of Kanchipuram.

Climate

The tropical wet and dry climate of Kanchipuram is generally healthy. Between April and July, the average maximum temperature is 37.5 °C, and between December and February, the average lowest temperature is 16 °C. From 58% to 84% relative humidity is the norm throughout the year. The morning is when the humidity is at its highest and the evening is when it is at its lowest. November through January is when the relative humidity is highest, and June is when it is lowest.

Demography

With ten thousand people living there, the city was roughly 10 square kilometers in size during the 7th-century reign of King Narasimha Varma. In the years that followed, the population rose to 13,000, and the city created cross-patterned streets with rectangular layouts. The majority of the city’s settlements were founded on caste. During the reign of Nandivarma Pallavan II, homes were constructed using burnt bricks and raised platforms.

When the Tiruvekka temple and the homes of agricultural laborers were located outside of the city, the ideas of a front yard verandah, a backyard garden, ventilation systems, and rainwater drainage were all initially introduced. The surroundings of the city have facilities for training infantry and cavalry.

Economy

Agriculture and the weaving of silk saris are Kanchipuram’s two main industries. An estimated 5,000 families were engaged in the sari industry as of 2008. The primary industries include the processing of food, the manufacture of light machinery and electrical goods, and cotton. Kanchipuram is home to 42 different businesses, 60 dyeing facilities, 50 rice mills, and 25 companies that produce silk and cotton yarn. The tourist and service industries, which include establishments like lodging, dining, and local transportation, are also significant industries.