Cape / point
Dhanushkodi
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Overview
Dhanushkodi lies at the south-eastern tip of Pamban (Rameswaram) Island in Tamil Nadu and is the closest point of India to Sri Lanka.
A chain of shoals called Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu) runs from here towards Mannar. The town was destroyed by a cyclone in 1964 and is now largely in ruins.
The Pamban rail bridge links the island with the mainland; a new vertical-lift bridge has replaced the old one.
Geography and key facts
- Tip of Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu
- Nearest Indian point to Sri Lanka
- Start of Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu)
- Town destroyed by the 1964 cyclone
Why it matters for UPSC
Know the Palk Strait, Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar on either side of the island.
Note for UPSC
The tip of Pamban Island, closest point to Sri Lanka.
Useful for questions on India's extreme points and coastline.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Dhanushkodi yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Cape / point
- State / UT
- Tamil Nadu
- Coordinates
- 9.152°N, 79.446°E
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