Minimalist map poster · India

Kottaikādu Map Poster & Print

12.2556° N / 79.9823° E

A small town on Tamil Nadu's coastal plain, with lanes set among irrigation tanks, fields and palms near the Bay of Bengal

Kottaikādu map poster — ClassicKottaikādu map poster — NoirKottaikādu map poster — PaperKottaikādu map poster — BlueprintKottaikādu map poster — Sand
$9one-time · all 6 sizes · instant download
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  • What you see is exactly what you get
  • Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
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One city, five moods

Kottaikādu in every style

Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.

Close-up of the Kottaikādu map poster at print resolutionActual pixels · 24 × 36″ print file

Print-sharp

Every street in Kottaikādu, razor sharp

This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.

On the wall

Kottaikādu at home

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The map

About this Kottaikādu map poster

Kottaikādu is a town in northern Tamil Nadu, on the low coastal plain that runs along the Bay of Bengal between Chennai and Puducherry. The land here is flat and cultivated. From above, a compact settlement of lanes and house plots sits among fields, clumps of palms and the irrigation tanks that have watered this part of the Coromandel coast for centuries.

The town's name joins two Tamil words, one meaning fort and the other forest or wild land, a combination found in many place names across the region. The streets form a close-knit pattern typical of Tamil villages that grew into towns, with a few main roads carrying traffic toward neighbouring settlements and the coast.

A Kottaikādu map poster shows the town as a small, dense cluster in a wide landscape. Its lanes make a fine web, the roads reach out toward the surrounding villages, and the shapes of tanks and open land fill the rest of the frame. It is a modest, faithful portrait of a place most printed maps overlook.

Population
28,000
Coordinates
12.2556° N / 79.9823° E
Elevation
15 m
Time zone
Kolkata
Region
Kottaikādu, India
01

Compact settlement core

The town's lanes and house plots form a tight cluster with little open space. On the poster this becomes the focal point, surrounded by much sparser detail.

02

Irrigation tanks

The surrounding plain has man-made reservoirs, known locally as eris, that collect monsoon rain. Where they appear on the map, they add soft, rounded water shapes to the composition.

03

Roads across the plain

A few main roads connect the town with nearby villages and the coastal highway. They cross the flat farmland in long, simple lines that give the poster its structure.

Make it yours

Frame your part of Kottaikādu

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 Kottaikādu

A map that means something

Many Tamil families who have moved to Chennai, Bengaluru or overseas still think of their native village or town as home. A map of Kottaikādu makes a thoughtful keepsake for a family home or a gift for elders.

You can write the title and subtitle in Tamil or English and set the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Try the free watermarked preview first, then download HD files or order a print.

Order the Kottaikādu poster
What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
Print sizeResolutionFiles
30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″3,543 × 4,724 pxPNG · PDF
29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″3,508 × 4,961 pxPNG · PDF
42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″4,961 × 7,016 pxPNG · PDF
45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″5,400 × 7,200 pxPNG · PDF
50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″5,906 × 8,268 pxPNG · PDF
61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″7,200 × 10,800 pxPNG · 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.

Kottaikādu map poster — FAQ

How do I order the Kottaikādu 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 Kottaikādu 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 Kottaikādu 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 Kottaikādu 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.