Sayalgudi

Sayalgudi
city
Sayalgudi

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 9°10′12″N 78°26′36″E / 9.17000°N 78.44333°ECoordinates: 9°10′12″N 78°26′36″E / 9.17000°N 78.44333°E
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Ramanathapuram
Elevation 14 m (46 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 12,049
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Sayalgudi is a Town panchayat in Ramanathapuram district in the India state of Tamil Nadu.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Sayalgudi had a population of 12,049. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sayalgudi has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 59%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Infrastructure

Sayalgudi is the educational centre for students from about 50 villages that are nearby. There is a Government Higher Secondary school and a private Matriculation school. Sayalgudi has a Government Primary Hospital and several other private clinics.

Geography

There are a few beaches nearby, as Sayalgudi is close to the Eastern coast of India.

References

  1. "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.