Gingee

Gingee
Singapuri, Senji
Special Grade Town Panchayat
View of Gingee fort
View of Gingee fort
Gingee is located in Tamil Nadu
Gingee
Gingee
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 12°09′N 79°18′E / 12.15°N 79.30°E / 12.15; 79.30
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictViluppuram district
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (2021 census)
 • Total
35,731
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN-16
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Gingee, also known as Senji or Jinji and originally called Singapuri, is a panchayat town in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Gingee is located between three hills covering a perimeter of 3 km, and lies west of the Sankaraparani River.

Gingee Fort Hill