Nagore
Nagore is a town in the Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located approximately 12 km North of Karaikal and 5 km South of Nagapattinam. Nearby towns are Karaikal, Tiruvarur, and Velankanni. It has a population of approximately 39,000. The prime attraction of the town is the Nagore Dargah Shareef. A sixteenth-century Islamic shrine, Nagore Dargah attracts millions of pilgrims irrespective of caste, creed or religion.
Nagore | |
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| Nagore | |
 Montage of Nagore Clockwise from Top to Bottom:Nagore Dargah Shariff, Nagore Beach, Tallest Minaret, Nagore Railway station | |
| Nickname: Nagoor | |
  Nagore Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10.82°N 79.85°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Nagapattinam |
| Named for | Nagore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 39,000 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 611002 |
| Telephone code | 04365 |
| Vehicle registration | TN51 |
| Nearest city | Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Karaikal |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Nagapattinam |
Specialty
- Nagore is the border line town between Tamilnadu and Puducherry - Beach is very neat and calm which is tail end of river Cauvery - District collector offices is just 3 km away from this town
Unique foods
- "Dumroot" [Sweet] which is one variety of halwa made by wheat
- "Kolameen" [Fish] which is available seasonally
- "Vaada" [Snacks] unique snacks item like vadai
Transport
By Rail
- Nagore station in 1 km from Nagore Dargah
- Nagapattinam junction in 7 km
- Karaikal station in 12 km
- Thiruvarur junction in 26 km
- Tanjore junction in 96 km
- Thiruchirapalli junction in 145 km
Education
Engineering College
- E.G.S.Pillai Engineering College
- Isaac Newton College of Engineering
Arts and Science College
- E.G.S.Pillai Arts and Science colleges
Polytechnic Colleges
- Industrial Training Institute (Govt ITI)
- Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College (VDPC) – One of the oldest polytechnic in Tamil Nadu
- A.D.J.Dharmambal Polytechnic College
- E.G.S.Pillai Polytechnic College
Schools
- Ghouthia primary & Higher Secondary School
- Nagore Modern Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- National Higher Secondary School
- Kadhiriya, Al Islah, Al Noor & Hameedia – Nursery and Primary Schools
- Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School (for Girls)
Banks
- IDBI Bank (A Government of India owned bank)
- City Union Bank
- Kumbakonam Central Co-operative Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Indian Bank
Masjids
- Hiluru Jamia Masjid(Kattu Palli)
- theru Palli Masjid
- Mohideen Palli Jamia Masjid(maideen Palli)
- Diwan Shah Masjid
- Madhar Maraikar Masjid
- Tholai Sahib Masjid
- Syed Palli Jamia Masjid
- jamiyyath ahlil Quran Val Hadees ( JAQH)
- Yezhu lebbai Jamia Masjid
- Kollam Masjid
- Masjid Ehlas
Temples
- Soori Mariamman Temple – Located near by new bus stand
- Perumal Temple
- Lord siva Temple
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