Koothappar is a neighbourhood of the city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India.

It lies close to Kaveri River and the famous Kallanai Dam (also known as the Grand Anicut) is just 5 km from here.

As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Koothappar had a population of 17,061.

Regular bus service connects the town with the intra-city terminal Chathiram Bus Station, Tiruchirappalli (also called as Main Guard Gate).

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