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'''Konganapuram''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Salem district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].
'''Konganapuram''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Idappadi taluk]] of [[Salem district]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is one of the 31 panchayat towns in the district. Spread across an area of {{cvt|9.6|km2}}, it had a population of 9,286 individuals as per the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]].


==Geography==
== Geography and administration ==
Konganapuram is located at {{coord|11.58|N|77.92|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Konganapuram.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Konganapuram]</ref> It has an average elevation of 300&nbsp;metres (1000&nbsp;feet).
Konganapuram is located in [[Idappadi taluk]] of [[Salem district]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="TP">{{cite web|url=https://www.townpanchayat.in/Konganapuram|title=Konganapuram|work=[[Government of Tamil Nadu]]|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cra.tn.gov.in/tn_gvillages.pdf|title=Villages of Tamil Nadu|work=[[Government of Tamil Nadu]]|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref> Spread across an area of {{cvt|9.6|km2}},<ref name="Pop">{{cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/tamilnadu/salem/3340816000__konganapuram/|title=Konganapuram|work=Citypopulation.de|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref> it is one of the 31 [[panchayat town]]s in the district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tn.gov.in/dtp/townpanchayats.pdf|title=Town panchayats in Tamil Nadu|work=[[Government of Tamil Nadu]]|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref> The region has a [[tropical climate]] with hot summers and mild winters. The highest temperatures are recorded in April and May, with lowest recordings in December-January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://weatherspark.com/y/108972/Average-Weather-in-Kongan%C4%81puram-Tamil-Nadu-India-Year-Round|title=Climate|work=Weather spark|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref>
 
The town panchayat was established in 1954. It was upgraded to second grade in 1967, first grade in 1981, and selection grade in 1985. It is sub-divided into 15 wards.<ref name="TP"/> The town panchayat is headed by a chairperson, who is elected by the members, who are chosen through direct elections.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://knowindia.india.gov.in/profile/local-government.php|title=Local Government|publisher=[[Government of India]]|access-date=1 January 2023|page=1|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004071216/https://knowindia.india.gov.in/profile/local-government.php|url-status=live}}</ref> The town forms part of the [[Edappadi Assembly constituency]] that elects its member to the [[Tamil Nadu legislative assembly]] and the [[Salem Lok Sabha constituency]] that elects its member to the [[Parliament of India]].<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.elections.tn.gov.in/web/pslist/english/Salam_eng.pdf|title=Polling stations in Salem district|work=[[Election Commission of India]]|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Konganapuram had a population of 8086. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Konganapuram has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 49%. In Konganapuram, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As per the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]], Konganapuram had a population of 9,286 individuals across 2,614 households.<ref name="Census">{{cite report|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/api/tables/data/2011/PC11_PCA-TV/255?_source=dt&labels=indicator&state=33&district=608&subdistrict=5738&town_village=803457&geo_level=4&format=csv|title=Geo level data: Census of India 2011|access-date=1 June 2025|publisher=[[Census Commission of India]]}}</ref> The population saw a marginal increase compared to the previous census in [[2001 Census of India|2001]] when 8,084 inhabitants were registered. The population consisted of 4,721 males and 4,565 females.<ref name="Pop"/><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|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 June 2008|publisher=[[Census Commission of India]]}}</ref> About 928 individuals were below the age of six years.<ref name="Census"/> About 36% of the population belonged to [[scheduled castes]]. The entire population is classified as urban. The town has an average literacy rate of 72.1%.<ref name="Pop"/><ref name="Census"/>


==Early history==
About 42.9% of the eligible population were employed, of which majority were involved in [[agriculture]] and allied activities.<ref name="Pop"/><ref name="Census"/> [[Hinduism]] was the majority religion which was followed by 99% of the population, with [[Christianity]] (0.7%) and [[Islam]] (0.2%) being minor religions.<ref>{{cite report|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11392/download/14505/DDW33C-01%20MDDS.XLS|title=Religion: Census of India 2011|access-date=1 June 2025|publisher=[[Census Commission of India]]}}</ref>
This princely town was ruled by the [[Cheras]], paving the way for the development of the town. The sculptures in [[Sankagiri Fort|Sankari Fort]] near Konganapuram reveal that this town was under the rule of [[Tipu Sultan]], after which it was conquered by the [[British Raj|British]]. Konganapuram was named after the "konganar sithar".


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Salem district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Salem district]]
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Konganapuram
Konganapuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Konganapuram
Konganapuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°35′N 77°55′E / 11.58°N 77.92°E / 11.58; 77.92
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSalem
Area
 • Total9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total9,286
 • Density970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Konganapuram is a panchayat town in Idappadi taluk of Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 31 panchayat towns in the district. Spread across an area of 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi), it had a population of 9,286 individuals as per the 2011 census.

Geography and administration[edit | edit source]

Konganapuram is located in Idappadi taluk of Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2] Spread across an area of 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi),[3] it is one of the 31 panchayat towns in the district.[4] The region has a tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The highest temperatures are recorded in April and May, with lowest recordings in December-January.[5]

The town panchayat was established in 1954. It was upgraded to second grade in 1967, first grade in 1981, and selection grade in 1985. It is sub-divided into 15 wards.[1] The town panchayat is headed by a chairperson, who is elected by the members, who are chosen through direct elections.[6] The town forms part of the Edappadi Assembly constituency that elects its member to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and the Salem Lok Sabha constituency that elects its member to the Parliament of India.[7]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As per the 2011 census, Konganapuram had a population of 9,286 individuals across 2,614 households.[8] The population saw a marginal increase compared to the previous census in 2001 when 8,084 inhabitants were registered. The population consisted of 4,721 males and 4,565 females.[3][9] About 928 individuals were below the age of six years.[8] About 36% of the population belonged to scheduled castes. The entire population is classified as urban. The town has an average literacy rate of 72.1%.[3][8]

About 42.9% of the eligible population were employed, of which majority were involved in agriculture and allied activities.[3][8] Hinduism was the majority religion which was followed by 99% of the population, with Christianity (0.7%) and Islam (0.2%) being minor religions.[10]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Konganapuram". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  2. "Villages of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Konganapuram". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  4. "Town panchayats in Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  5. "Climate". Weather spark. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  6. "Local Government". Government of India. p. 1. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  7. Polling stations in Salem district (PDF). Election Commission of India (Report). Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Geo level data: Census of India 2011 (Report). Census Commission of India. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  9. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 June 2008.
  10. Religion: Census of India 2011 (Report). Census Commission of India. Retrieved 1 June 2025.