Pennagaram
| Pennagaram | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Pennagaram Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°08′N 77°54′E / 12.13°N 77.9°ECoordinates: 12°08′N 77°54′E / 12.13°N 77.9°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Dharmapuri |
| Elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 17,480 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Pennagaram is a panchayat town in Dharmapuri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Geography
Pennagaram is located at 12°08′N 77°54′E / 12.13°N 77.9°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 493 metres (1617 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Pennagaram had a population of 15,294. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Pennagaram has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 52%. In Pennagaram, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Politics
Pennagaram assembly constituency is part of Dharmapuri (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pennagaram
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-09.