Sri Kaliyaperumal temple is a major attraction of Kallankurichi.

This temple is famous for its "Car festival" (March/April) which is conducted yearly.

The people of Kallankurichi and Ariyalur District celebrate the festival grandly.

Every year in the month of 'Puraittasi' (September), special Pujas, 'Arathanai', 'Abishekams', etc.

As of 2001[update] census, Kallankurichi had a total population of 4884 with 2452 males and 2432 females.