Anaimalai

Anaimalai
—  city  —
Anaimalai Location of Anaimalai in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates	10°35′N 76°56′E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District(s)	Coimbatore
Population	16,556 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 258 metres (846 ft)

Anaimalai (Tamil: ஆனைமலை) is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Geography

Anaimalai is located at 10.58°N 76.93°E / 10.58; 76.93. It has an average elevation of 258 metres (846 feet). The nearest village is Vettaikaranpudur.

Agriculture

There are lot of paddy fields and coconut orchards around Anaimalai.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Anaimalai had a population of 16,556. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Anaimalai has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Schools

Higher Secondary schools

There are three higher secondary schools functioning in Anaimalai town, Government Boys Higher Secondary School, VRT Government Girls Higher Secondary School and Oxford Matriculation Higher Secondary School.

Primary schools

It also has more than fifteen Government and Private Primary Schools.

Places of worship

Anaimalai has a number of Hindu Temples, Churches and Masjids. The notable temples are Sri Maasaaniamman Temple, Sri Droupathiamman Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple,Sri Someshwarar Temple,Sri Gowri Shankarar Temple and Sri Malaipperumal Temple. Devotees from various parts of Tamil Nadu and even from other states come to Sri Maasaniamman temple,particularly on Fridays and New moon days.

Tourism

There are a lot of buses plying between Anaimalai and Pollachi, which is just 14 KM from Anaimalai. There are a few lodges available in Anaimalai,near masani amman kovil ARV's lodge a/c(04253283666). Anaimalai is well known for its salubrious climate. The beauty of Anaimalai is enriched by "Aliar" and "Uppar" rivers running through the city. A new bridge was built a few months ago across the river as the old one was in dilapidated condition. Anaimalai is also close to Parambikulam dam, Aliar Dam Attakatti and Valparai.