Natham

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  ?Natham
Tamil Nadu • India
Coordinates: (find coordinates)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) Dindigul
Population 22,532 (2001)

Natham is a panchayat town in Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[1], Natham had a population of 22,532. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Natham has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 61%. In Natham, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Natham has a Mariamman Temple which conducts annual rituals that are very famous in the entire group of villages. The festivals during the season include people performing various activities to Amman viz - Pal Kodam, walking on fire, carrying fire pots, etc..... Natham is famous for Tamarind and cotton business and also for cereals and pulses..

[edit] References

Familiar Schools 1.RC Middle School 2.Govt.Boys High Sec School 3.Govt.Girls High Sec School 2.