Thakkolam

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Thakkolam
town
Thakkolam Location in Tamil Nadu, India Show map of Tamil Nadu Thakkolam Thakkolam (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 13°01′00″N 79°43′53″E / 13.01667°N 79.73139°E / 13.01667; 79.73139
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Ranipet district
Area [1]
• Total	8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[2]
• Total	13,983
• Density	1,600/km2 (4,300/sq mi)

Thakkolam is a panchayat town in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India. In Thakkolam there is a famous Siva temple, named Jalantheeswarar Temple, the main lord is Jalanadheeshwaran. It is one among 276 'Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple is the scene for the Battle of Takkolam.