Description:
Chipplakatti is a Tamil surname that originates from the town of Chipplakatti in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. The name is derived from the Tamil word 'chip' (சிப்பொடு) meaning 'a small piece of wood' and 'plakatti' (பிளக்கட்டி) meaning 'a small pond'. The surname is also found in Sri Lanka. The Chipplakatti community is a Tamil diaspora who trace their ancestry to the town of Chipplakatti. They are predominantly agricultural labourers and traders. The Chipplakatti community is also known for their traditional art forms, such as koodiyattam and thoothukudi koothu.
