Cuddalore
- Coordinates
- 11.75, 79.75
Cuddalore, also known as Kadalur, is a city located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated south of Chennai and serves as the headquarters of the Cuddalore District. The city has a rich history dating back to the Pallavas' and Medieval Cholas' reign, and was an important port city during the British Raj.
Cuddalore has a population of 308,781 and is administered by a municipal corporation covering 101.6 square kilometers. The city is a hub for heavy industries, including chemical, pharmacological, and energy industries, which are housed in the SIPCOT industrial estate. The city is also a major port and fishing industry center.
The city has a long and varied history, having been ruled by various dynasties, including the Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, and the British Empire. Cuddalore was also a key location during the Seven Years' War, witnessing the Battle of Cuddalore in 1758. In recent history, the city was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, resulting in 572 casualties. Today, Cuddalore continues to grow and develop as a major industrial and commercial center in Tamil Nadu.
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- As of 2007, a total of (11.5%) of the land was used for residential, (0.8%) for commercial, (2.7%) for industrial, (1.4%) for public and semi public purposes and (0.8%) for educational purposes. Out of the undeveloped land area, (21.3%) is under land and water, (50.5%) of the area is used for agricultural purposes, (5.4%) is vacant land in quarries and hillocks and (5.6%) for transport and communication. As of 2008, there were 29 notified slums, with 59,075 comprising 37.23% of the total population residing in those.