Uthiramerur
Uthiramerur
Uttaramerur, Uttiramerur | |
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| Coordinates: 12°36′58″N 79°45′11″E / 12.616°N 79.753°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kancheepuram |
| Area | |
• Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 25,194 |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,200/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Uthiramerur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated 90 km south west of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is noted for its temple inscriptions that describe a self-governance system existing around 7th to 9th century CE.