Marakkanam

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Coordinates: 12.2° N 79.95° E

Marakkanam
Marakkanam
State  - District(s)	Tamil Nadu  - Viluppuram
Coordinates	12.2° N 79.95° E
Area  - Elevation	- 14 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	19,153  -

Marakkanam is a panchayat town in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Major Resources 4 Schools 5 Hospitals 6 Transport 7 Specific Places Near Marakkanam 8 References

[edit] Geography

Marakkanam is located at 12.2° N 79.95° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 14 metres (45 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Marakkanam had a population of 19,153. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Marakkanam has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 52%. In Marakkanam, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Major Resources

Salt Production

Fishing

Agriculture

[edit] Schools

Government Higher Secondary School, Panjayat Union School

[edit] Hospitals

Government Hospital, Marakkanam (Near ECR bypass)

[edit] Transport

Chennai to Marakkanam, bus routes

83A via Chengalpet, Madhuranthagam, Soonambedu, Allathur (Chennai to Pondicherry)

188A via Kovalam, Mamallapuram, Kalpakkam, Kadapakkam (Chennai to Marakkanam)

162 via Chengalpet, Madhuranthagam, Soonambedu, Allathur (Chennai to Cuddalore)

[edit] Specific Places Near Marakkanam

Kalpakkam

Pondicherry

Tindivanam

Soonambedu

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Marakkanam