Ganguvarpatti

Ganguvarpatti
"Genguvarpatti"
Genguvarpatti
Village
Nickname(s): Gengu
Ganguvarpatti
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°10′07″N 77°41′34″E / 10.16861°N 77.69278°E / 10.16861; 77.69278Coordinates: 10°10′07″N 77°41′34″E / 10.16861°N 77.69278°E / 10.16861; 77.69278
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Theni
Zone Madurai
Population (2001)
  Total 10,569
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Genguvarpatti is a Village in Madurai Region Theni district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Population

According to the 2001 census,[1] Genguvarpatti had a population of 10,569. Males constitute 51% of the population while females constitute the other 49%. Genguvarpatti has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 47%. 13% of the population is under 6.

Climate

During the Southwest monsoon, the village receives the majority of its rainfall.

Economy

The Manjalar and Vaigai rivers cross this village. This water and monsoon rain is used to cultivate crops throughout the year.

Agriculture is the backbone of the town; most of the residents cultivate paddy, sugarcane, cotton, etc.

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.


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