Kalavai
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| Kalavai | |
  Kalavai
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| State - District(s) |
Tamil Nadu - Vellore |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
- 138 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
9761 - |
Kalavai is a panchayat town in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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[edit] Geography
Kalavai is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 138 metres (452 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Kalavai had a population of 9761. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Kalavai has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 59%. In Kalavai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Special Attraction
Kalavai is famous for the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt. Two Shankracharyas of Kanchi Peetam attained their "Moksha" at this location. Other attractions in this town are the Angalamman Kovil. Some of the villages close to Kalavai are Nallur, Panathangal.
[edit] References
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Some of the peaceful and famous villages nearby are: MELPULAM, Vembi, Pennagar, Chennasamudthiram, Kuppidichatham.
