Surandai

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  ?Surandai
Tamil Nadu • India
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Location of Surandai
Coordinates: 8°58′N 77°24′E / 8.97, 77.4
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

• 132 m (433 ft)
District(s) Tirunelveli
Population 28,135 (2001)

Coordinates: 8°58′N 77°24′E / 8.97, 77.4 Surandai is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

A fast growing town in Tirunelveli district, Surandai serves as a centre of trade for several nearby villages.

[edit] Geography

Surandai is located at 8.97° N 77.4° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 132 metres (433 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Surandai had a population of 28,135. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Surandai has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 57%. In Surandai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Surandai Nadar sangam is one good social community association in this area as they are settled as merchant community at Paavoorchathram, Surandai, Aavudayanoor, parts of Kadayam and some villages around Tenkasi

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Surandai
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

It is a beautiful village