Alangulam, Virudhunagar
Alangulam | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Virudhunagar |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 4,965 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Alangulam is a Village in Vembakkottai block, Sivakasi taluk , Virudhunagar district in the state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2] 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.
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).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] 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.
References
- ^ http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/blks_info.php?dcode=26&blk_name=Vembakottai&dcodenew=24&drdblknew=10
- ^ http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/vill.php?dcode=26¢code=0003&tlkname=Sivakasi#MAP
- ^ "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.
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