Peralam

Peralam
city
Peralam

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 10°58′02″N 79°40′16″E / 10.96722°N 79.67111°ECoordinates: 10°58′02″N 79°40′16″E / 10.96722°N 79.67111°E
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Thiruvarur
Population (2001)
  Total 5,844
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Peralam is a panchayat town in Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Peralam had a population of 5,844. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Peralam has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 77%. In Peralam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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