Kanam | |
|---|---|
  Kanam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°32′45″N 78°03′43″E / 8.545886°N 78.061964°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.68 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,134 |
| • Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 628201 |
| Telephone code | 04639 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 69, TN 92 |
Kanam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.