Pathamadai

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  ?Pathamadai
Tamil Nadu • India
Coordinates: (find coordinates)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) Tirunelveli
Population 14,965 (2001)

Pathamadai is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[1], Pathamadai had a population of 14,965. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pathamadai has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 66%. In Pathamadai, 11% of the population is under age 6.

It is world famous for its Korai mats. Many weavers have received national awards from the President of India for their skill in mat weaving.

[edit] References

  1. ^ 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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