Natham

Natham
city
Natham Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°14′00″N 78°14′00″E / 10.2333°N 78.2333°E / 10.2333; 78.2333Coordinates: 10°14′00″N 78°14′00″E / 10.2333°N 78.2333°E / 10.2333; 78.2333
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Dindigul
Population (2001)
• Total	22,532
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)

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

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[1] Natham had a population of 22,533. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Natham has an average literacy rate of 40%, lesser than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 36%, and female literacy is 46%. In Natham, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The number of drop outs in this village is also higher.(KosuKurichi )

Culture

The Tamil culture is Pandiya's era and the language style is different from other districts. Natham has a Mariamman Temple which conducts annual rituals that are 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, In this festival very famous conducting yearly once etc. Natham Kovilpatty Kailasanathar temple is very famous in navakiraka pooja that was built many years back. In and around Natham there are a considerable amount of Muslims. The Christian population is comparatively low.

Churches, Masjid are available. All festivals are celebrated well with people of Natham.

Economy

Natham is famous for Mango, Tamarind, Coconut, Guava, Cotton business/ready-made shirts and also for cereals and pulses. In addition the trade in Non-timber forest produce (NTFP) enhances the economy of Natham. The regions in and around Natham are agriculturally fertile.

There are many cotton mills are started and it produces huge employment opportunities for local people.

Educations and institutions

The oldest schools are DuraiKamalam Government Hr. Secondary school (DK), Kallalagar Matriculation Hr. Secondary school, Landis Matriculation Hr. Secondary school and R.C. Middle and Hr secondary schools. DkG Completed 25 years service and R.C School is well known school in Natham. Others – NPR College of Education and Ramsuns Matric. School are newcomers for education in Natham. Its main focus is to promote students higher education. NPR is providing 100% placement for their students and a girl from Ramsun's Matric school earned district third rank (490/500) in the SSLC examinations in the year 2011–12.

Speciality

Natham is famous for tasty Mango and Tamarind. Also it is famous for crispy parotta. It lies in between Madurai, Dindigul and Karaikudi. It takes only an hour to reach either Madurai or Dindigul from Natham. It is a 2-hour journey from Natham to Karaikudi. Trichy takes about 1.45 hours journey from Natham, and Karur takes about 2.15 hours journey from Natham.Natham is also famous for the RAMSUN'S MATRICULATION SCHOOL. India's second largest theatre found in Natham near KosuKurichi. Maariamman temple is the main speciality in Natham. Every year at the end of February festival begins. For 15 days the people from many other districts celebrate this festival. Being surrounded by hills like Karanthamalai and Karadikoodu makes the place pleasant.

Industries

No major industry is located in Natham. Small scale industries can be seen. The major product is coir with raw materials of coconut. Plenty of opportunity is available for investment.

Climate

Climate is good as Natham surrounded by hills. Pleasant nights are a gift to Nattamties. Alagar Malai is a Wall for Natham,

Politics

Natham is a legislative constituency having 3,43.459 voters. R.Viswanathan is the current Member of Legislative assembly from Natham. He is a Minister from Natham constituency and taking care of the ministry of Electricity. A well known personality, he is doing good works. His constituency is part of Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency).^[2]

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