Nagapattinam is a serene coastal town near Thanjavur. This is the administrative headquarters of the district of Nagapattinam and an important seaport on the east coast of India. Nagapattinam lies between Northern Latitude 10.10’ and 11.20’ East Longitude 79.15’ and 79.50’.
Nagapattinam is now a fast growing city in Tamilnadu, with a rich heritage and historical past. The soil of Nagapattinam is very fertile and is best to grow many crops including groundnut, rice, gingili, pulses, cotton and sugarcane. The major occupation of the people living her are farming and fishing. People of all religion live here in harmony.