| Ekambara kuppam | |
| — city — | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District(s) | Chittoor |
| Population | 6,797 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Ekambarakuppam is a greater village in Chittoor district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a semi agrarian – semi industrialised village. A sizeable textile manufacturing industry thrives in and around Ekambarakuppam. It is on the Andhra - Tamil Nadu border with a prominent Tamil speaking populace.
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In summer temperatures may go up to 30 to 45 degrees Celsius, and in winter the minimum temperatures may be between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius. Usually summer lasts from March to July. With the advent of rainy season in July, followed by winter which lasts till the end of February.
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Ekambara kuppam had a population of 6797. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ekambara kuppam has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 56%. In Ekambara kuppam, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Powerloom based textile industry also contributes to the towns revenue share. Here major major economy part is textile manufacturing centres.
The people of Ekambarakuppam speak mostly Tamil and Telugu. The residents and visitors can be seen in both traditional attire like Dhoti, Lungi and Saree and modern attire.
The local festivals
Here GANGAMMA JATHARA is conducted in second week of September. This is very famous in the surrounding villages. The people participates with full of energy and joy. All over the world whoever is working out of Ekambarakuppam, they will also come and enjoy the festival. The jatara is headed by Bheemi Reddy family.