Alangulam, Virudhunagar
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| Coordinates | 9°56′N 77°34′E / 9.94°N 77.57°ECoordinates: 9°56′N 77°34′E / 9.94°N 77.57°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Virudhunagar |
| Population | 4,965 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 127 metres (417 ft) |
Alangulam is a panchayat town in Virudhunagar district in the state of Tamil Nadu. The State government-run cement and asbestos factory is located here. The area is rich in limestone and asbestos. A nearby school addresses the needs of local students.
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[edit] Geography
Alangulam is located at 9°56′N 77°34′E / 9.94°N 77.57°E. It has an average elevation of 127 metres (416 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Alangulam had a population of 4965. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Alangulam has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 82% of the males and 74% of females literate. 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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