Alangulam (Tirunelveli district)

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Tamil Nadu • India
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Location of Alangulam
Coordinates: 8°52′N 77°30′E / 8.87, 77.5
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 127 m (417 ft)
District(s) Tirunelveli
Population 17,922 (2001)

Coordinates: 8°52′N 77°30′E / 8.87, 77.5 Alangulam is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the fastest growing towns in Tirunelveli District. It act as a trade center for the nearby villages. Being located in the junction of Tirunelveli-Tenkasi-Ambasamudram roads, it acts as a local hub thriving to become an important business center.

[edit] Geography

Alangulam is located at 8.87° N 77.5° E.[1] [2] It has an average elevation of 127 metres (416 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Alangulam had a population of 17,922. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Alangulam has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Please visit http://www.alangulam.org
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Alangulam
  3. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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