Mansion streets
The Chettiar houses stand on long, narrow plots along quiet residential streets. From above this gives the town an unusually regular, measured rhythm.
Minimalist map poster · India
Kāraikkudi Map Poster & Print
10.0662° N / 78.7678° E
The heart of Chettinad, a flat town of long residential streets, temple tanks and railway lines crossing the red earth
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One city, five moods
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Every street in Kāraikkudi, razor sharp
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On the wall
Kāraikkudi at home
The map
About this Kāraikkudi map poster
Kāraikkudi is the main town of Chettinad, the historic homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiar merchant community in southern Tamil Nadu. On the map it spreads across level, dry ground. Its streets are broad and fairly regular, and they are lined with deep plots. Railway lines cross the town, and roads lead out to the smaller Chettinad villages scattered around it.
The town is known for its Chettiar mansions: large courtyard houses built with wealth from trade across Southeast Asia. Many have long frontages on quiet streets. It is also the namesake of Chettinad cuisine, and it is home to Alagappa University. Water tanks, both temple tanks and village reservoirs, appear throughout the district as clean geometric shapes.
A Kāraikkudi map poster shows this orderly, spread-out townscape in black line on white. The street pattern is calmer than in most South Indian towns, and the tanks add small still forms among the blocks. For families from Chettinad in particular, it is a map that stands for heritage, trade and home.
- Population
- 182,000
- Coordinates
- 10.0662° N / 78.7678° E
- Elevation
- 85 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Kāraikkudi, India
Tanks and reservoirs
Temple tanks and village water tanks appear as crisp rectangles and irregular pools. They are small points of stillness across the flat Chettinad landscape.
Railway junction
Railway lines cross the town and meet at its junction. They cut clean diagonals through the street grid and tie Kāraikkudi to the rest of Tamil Nadu.
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Frame your part of Kāraikkudi
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Kāraikkudi
A map that means something
Chettinad families are spread across India and beyond, and many keep close ties to their ancestral towns. A map of Kāraikkudi is a quiet way to honour that connection, and the architecture-lined streets work well as pure graphic line.
You can add a family name or house name to the title, a subtitle, and the coordinates of a specific home. Then pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to match the room.
Order the Kāraikkudi posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Kāraikkudi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kāraikkudi poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Kāraikkudi poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Kāraikkudi poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Kāraikkudi poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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