Tamil Nadu, India

Sivaganga

9.847° N, 78.484° E

Sivaganga is a city and headquarters of the Sivaganga district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for the 16th-century Sivagangai Fort, located in its city centre. Inside the fort, the Rajarajeshwari Amman Temple features many ornate sculptures. Nearby, the government museum has prehistoric relics and natural history displays. The city is located at a distance of 48 km (30 mi) from Madurai and 449 km (279 mi) from the state capital Chennai.

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The town is known for agriculture, metal working and weaving. The region around Sivagangai has considerable mineral deposits. This town is surrounded by Chettinad region, so the tradition of Chettinad is highly influenced in Sivaganga Town as well.

Sivaganga comes under the Sivaganga assembly constituency, which elects a member to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly once every five years. It is a part of the Sivaganga constituency which elects its Member of Parliament (MP) once in five years. Roadways are the major mode of transportation to the town and have rail connectivity. The nearest seaport, V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Thoothukudi is located 189 km (117 mi) from Sivaganga, while the nearest airport, Madurai International Airport, is located 53 km (33 mi) from the City.

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