Thirumuruganpoondi
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Thirumuruganpoondi | |
State - District(s) |
Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore |
Area | |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
18,459 - |
Thirumuruganpoondi is a panchayat town in Coimbatore District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
[edit] History
The name of the village is derived from the famous Murugan temple located here. In the last 8 years the development of Tirupur had reached Thirumuruganpoondi and soon this village will be submerged under the broader name of Tirupur.
[edit] Geography
The village is about 7 km from Tirupur city and about 4 km from the Avinashi.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Thirumuruganpoondi had a population of 18,459. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. A.Thirumuruganpoondi has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.