Alangulam, Virudhunagar

Alangulam
Town
Alangulam
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 9°56′N 77°34′E / 9.94°N 77.57°E / 9.94; 77.57Coordinates: 9°56′N 77°34′E / 9.94°N 77.57°E / 9.94; 77.57
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 in India.[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 / 9.94; 77.57. It has an average elevation of 127 metres (416 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 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

  1. ↑ http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/blks_info.php?dcode=26&blk_name=Vembakottai&dcodenew=24&drdblknew=10
  2. ↑ http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/vill.php?dcode=26&centcode=0003&tlkname=Sivakasi#MAP
  3. ↑ "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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