Place:Marthandam, Tamil Nadu, India

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NameMarthandam
TypeCity or town
Located inTamil Nadu, India


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Marthandam is a major trade centre in Kuzhithurai municipality across National Highway (NH 47) in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India. Earlier days it was known by the name Thoduvetty (another name for the Marthandam market region), it was a portion of Kanyakumari district which was added to the state of Tamil Nadu on 1 November 1956.

Marthandam is the largest town in the district. It derived its name from the Founder and ruler of Travancore, Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma. Marthandam is famous for honey, cashew nut processing, rubber and hand-embroidered motifs. The area is full of greenery, and there is a river adjoining. It is also a major trade centre due to its location bordering Kerala. It is one of the most fertile lands of Tamil Nadu.

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