Kombai, Tamil Nadu

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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Theni District|Theni]]
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| governing_body = Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
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| elevation_m = 399
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'''Kombai''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Theni District]] in the [[India]]n [[States of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], located in the beautiful foot hills of [[Western Ghats]], blessed by mother nature with all [[Pancha Bhoota|pancha boota]] - Land, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. The town is known for its splendid nature, culture, diversity and ethnicity, history, landmarks and flourishing transformation.

Kombai is also well known for dogs. [[Kombai dog]] and [[Rajapalayam dog]] are also employed in police department.

Agriculture is the main occupation of this village. Many people working as police profession, software industry, cinema industry & own agri product export.


== Geography==
Kombai is located at {{Coord|9.83|N|77.32|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Kombai.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kombai]</ref>

=== Topography ===
Kombai has an average elevation of 399 metres (1309 feet). The village is situated near [[Western Ghats]] and is surrounded by mountains. North Side- Pannaipuram, East Side-Salamalai hills, West Side-Kerala border hills, South Side-Uthamapalayam town. Two mountain called Ramakkal mettu hills situated in west side & Salamali hills situated in east side.
=== Climate ===
It has a cold weather almost throughout the year.

=== Flora and Fauna ===
The [[Kombai dog]] or Polygar dog is a [[Dog breed|breed]] of [[sighthound]] native to [[Tamil Nadu]] in Southern [[India]]. Traditionally kept for hunting, they also have a reputation for making excellent [[guard dog]]s.

[[Kombai dog]] and [[Rajapalayam dog]] are also employed in police department.
== Demographics ==
=== Population ===
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kombai had a population of 12,820. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kombai has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 65%. In Kombai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.


== Government and politics ==

== Economy ==

=== Agriculture ===
Most people living here cherish and focus on [[Agriculture in India|Agriculture]] and [[Farming]] as their primary business. The Farmers primarily focus on growing [[Coconut]]s and [[Tamarind]], making it one of the largest producers of these items in the region. The farmers grow also seasonal [[vegetable]]s such as [[bean]]s, [[nut (fruit)|ground nuts]], snake guard, etc. Other plantations include [[Banana]], [[Guava]], [[Mango]], etc.

== Culture/Cityscape ==
Kombai is known for its diversity and inclusion. its having famous marimman temple & Renganathar temples. Every year Tamil month cithirai they are celebrating mariamman kovil festival for one week. Every year Tamil month purattasi they are celebrating ranganathar kovil festival for one month in every Saturday. Surrounding villagers also come & celebrates this festival in grand manner.

Kombai Ratham (car) is very famous after sri villiputhur ratham. This ratham festival celebrated by 18 villages jointly in grand manner.

== Transport ==
=== By Air ===
=== By Rail ===
=== By Road ===
There are two routes to reach Kombai from Theni. Both takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Kombai.
1. Theni-veerabandi-cinnamanoor-uthamapalayam-kombai
2. Theni-bodi-Thevaram-Kombai

== Education ==


== Famous persons ==
Music composer [[Ilaiyaraaja]] studied in Kombai sri kannika parameswari high school.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Theni district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Theni district]]

{{Theni-geo-stub}}

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