Pennadam

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Pennadam v • d • e Tamil Nadu • India
Pennadam
District(s)	Cuddalore
Coordinates	11.4° N 79.23° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 54 m (177 ft)
Population	17,142 (2001)

Coordinates: 11.4° N 79.23° E

Pennadam is a panchayat town in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

[edit] Geography

Pennadam is located at 11.4° N 79.23° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 54 metres (177 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Pennadam had a population of 17,142. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Pennadam has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 56%. In Pennadam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.