Cuddalore is the headquarters of the District of Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu. The city lies southwards from Chennai and was once a historic port during the rule of the British. Cuddalore was the site of the Seven Years’ War and the Battle of Cuddalore in 1758 between the British and French troops. The city is known for its SIPCOT industrial estate which has several port and fishing-linked industries. The city has its own municipal corporation with a total population of 308,781 people as of 2011. The languages spoken here are English and Tamil. The coordinates of the area are 11.7480° N, 79.7714° E.
Infrastructure and Details
Cuddalore is home to several hospitals including a government hospital and many private hospitals. The Chennai International Airport lies 200 km away from the city while the Neyveli Airport is nearer. The Cuddalore Port is the major waterway corridor here. Major railw... अधिक पढ़ें