Uthiramerur

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  ?Uthiramerur
Tamil Nadu • India
Coordinates: (find coordinates)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) Kancheepuram
Population 23,653 (2001)

Uthiramerur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

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[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[1], Uthiramerur had a population of 23,653. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Uthiramerur has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 59%. In Uthiramerur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Importance

Stone edicts and carvings found in Uthiramerur have shown clues of local self governance during Chola imperial period ([1]). The elections were held by a method called Kudavolai. The edicts are called Uthiramerur Kalvettu after the place.

[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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