Kovilpatti

Kovilpatti, also known locally as Hockeypatti, is an industrial town in Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India. Kovilpatti is located 65 km (40 mi) from Thoothukudi, 102 km (63 mi) from Madurai, and 565 km (351 mi) from Chennai. It serves as the headquarters of Kovilpatti taluk and is the largest town in Thoothukudi district. The nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport (TCR) at Vaagaikulam, approximately 73 km (45.3 mi) away, with daily flights to Chennai and Bangalore. The closest international airports are Madurai International Airport, about 99 km (61.5 mi) away, and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), approximately 210 km (130.5 mi) away. The nearest seaport is Thoothukudi Port, located 70 km (43.4 mi) from the town.