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{{Short description|Historical town in India}} | |||
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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Kangeyam | ||
| | | nicknames = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = Tamil Nadu | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_mapsize | | pushpin_mapsize = 250 | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|11.0054|N|77.5620|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tirupur district|Tiruppur]] | |||
| subdivision_name3 | | subdivision_type4 = Taluk | ||
| subdivision_type4 | | subdivision_name4 = [[Kangeyam taluk|Kangeyam]] | ||
| subdivision_name4 | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | |||
| founder = | |||
| established_title | | named_for = | ||
| established_date | | government_footnotes = <ref name=gen>{{cite web|title=General Administration / Personnel Department|url=https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/dep_general.htm|publisher=Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply|access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> | ||
| founder | | government_type = First Grade Municipality | ||
| named_for | | governing_body = Kangeyam Municipality | ||
| government_footnotes | | leader_title1 = [[Chairman]] | ||
| government_type | | leader_name1 = | ||
| governing_body | | leader_title2 = Municipality Commissioner | ||
| leader_title1 | | leader_name2 = | ||
| leader_name1 | | leader_title3 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] | ||
| leader_title2 | | leader_name3 = [[M. P. Saminathan]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Government- MLAs|url=http://www.tn.gov.in/government/mlas?page=2|publisher=The Official Portal of the Tamil Nadu State Government|access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> | ||
| leader_name2 | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| leader_title3 | | area_footnotes = <ref name=about>{{cite web|title=About Municipality|url=https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/kangeyam//abtus_municipality.htm|publisher=Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply|access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> | ||
| leader_name3 | | area_rank = | ||
| unit_pref | | area_total_km2 = 22.17 | ||
| area_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | elevation_m = 310 | ||
| area_total_km2 | | population_total = 44000 | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | population_as_of = 2024 | ||
| elevation_m | | population_rank = | ||
| population_total | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_as_of | | population_demonym = Kangeyan | ||
| population_rank | | population_footnotes = <ref name=pop>{{cite web|title=Population|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/sal_population.htm|publisher=Department Of Municipal Administration And Water Supply|access-date=17 July 2013|archive-date=10 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310021802/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/sal_population.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| population_density_km2 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| population_demonym | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| population_footnotes | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| demographics_type1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| timezone1 | | postal_code = 638701 | ||
| utc_offset1 | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| postal_code_type | | area_code = 04257 | ||
| postal_code | | registration_plate = TN-42Y | ||
| area_code_type | | website = [http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/ municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/] | ||
| area_code | | footnotes = | ||
| registration_plate | | subdivision_name2 = [[Tiruppur]] | ||
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'''Kangeyam''' ({{IPA | '''Kangeyam''' ({{IPA|ta|kaːŋɡeːjam|lang}}) is a town and municipality in [[Kangeyam taluk]] of [[Tiruppur district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name=gen/> Situated along the [[National Highway 81 (India)|National Highway 81]], it is around {{cvt|28|km}} from the district headquarters [[Tiruppur]].<ref name=abc>{{cite web|title=About City|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/abc-city.htm|publisher=Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply|access-date=17 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927135659/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/abc-city.htm|archive-date=27 September 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=high>{{cite web|title=Highways |url=http://www.nhai.org/Doc/project-offer/Highways.pdf |publisher=National Highways Authority of India |access-date=17 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225142615/http://www.nhai.org/Doc/project-offer/Highways.pdf |archive-date=25 February 2009 }}</ref> the economy of the town is dependent on agriculture and allied activities including [[Rice huller|rice hulling]], [[coconut oil]] and [[ghee]] extraction.<ref name=geninfo>{{cite web|title=General Information|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/sal_generalinf.htm|publisher=Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply|access-date=17 July 2013|archive-date=10 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310021303/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/sal_generalinf.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Kangayam cattle]] is a breed of cattle that is indigenous to the area around Kangeyam. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
An ancient [[beryl]] mine near Kangeyam produced Indian beryl for export to the [[Roman Empire]], which is why numerous Roman coins have been found near the town.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 10|pages=365|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V10_371.gif}}</ref> | Kangeyam was the capital of the [[Kongu Nadu]] region in ancient times.{{cn|date=December 2025}} An ancient [[beryl]] mine near Kangeyam produced Indian beryl for export to the [[Roman Empire]], which is why numerous Roman coins have been found near the town.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 10|pages=365|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V10_371.gif}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Climate== | ||
Kangeyam is one of the driest parts of Tamil Nadu, with an average annual rainfall around {{cvt|60|cm}}. It is dependent on the [[northeast monsoon]], with most of the rainfall occurring during the months of October and November. During the southwest monsoon, there are gusts of wind, and less rainfall. January to March are the coolest months with April and May being the hottest of the year with thundershowers during the day.{{cn|date=December 2025}} | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 Census of India]], Kangeyam had a population of 32,147 with a ratio of 987 females for every 1,000 males, higher than the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> 2,811 residents were under the age of six, with 1,485 under-six males and 1,326 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 9.33% and 0.07% of the population, respectively. The average literacy of the town was 77.7%, higher than the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 9,449 households. There were a total of 15,720 workers. Of the working population, 392 were cultivators, 603 were main agricultural laborers, 1,610 worked in household industries, 11,503 worked in other industries, 1,612 were marginal workers, 63 were marginal cultivators, 155 were marginal agricultural laborers, 225 were marginal workers in household industries, and 1,169 were other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Kangeyam|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=706898|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> | According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 Census of India]], Kangeyam had a population of 32,147 with a ratio of 987 females for every 1,000 males, higher than the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> 2,811 residents were under the age of six, with 1,485 under-six males and 1,326 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 9.33% and 0.07% of the population, respectively. The average literacy of the town was 77.7%, higher than the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 9,449 households. There were a total of 15,720 workers. Of the working population, 392 were cultivators, 603 were main agricultural laborers, 1,610 worked in household industries, 11,503 worked in other industries, 1,612 were marginal workers, 63 were marginal cultivators, 155 were marginal agricultural laborers, 225 were marginal workers in household industries, and 1,169 were other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Kangeyam|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=706898|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
Around 3% of the people were below the poverty line, much lower than the national average of 29.8% and the state average of 17.1%.<ref name=abc/><ref>{{cite web|title=About 30% people were below poverty line in 2009-10: Govt|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/about-30--people-were-below-poverty-line-in-200910-govt/1084005/|work=indianexpress}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=State Specific Poverty Lines, Number and Percentage of Population below Poverty Line by States - 2004-05 & 2009-10|url=http://planningcommission.nic.in/data/datatable/0904/tab_45.pdf|publisher=Planning Commission}}</ref> The population is 88.86% [[Hindu]], 6.22% [[Muslim]], 3.91% [[Christianity|Christian]], 0.02% [[Sikh]], 0.02% [[Buddhist]], 0.01% [[Jain]] and 0.01% Other. 0.95% of the respondents followed no religion or did not state their religion.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=31 January 2016}}</ref> | Around 3% of the people were below the poverty line, much lower than the national average of 29.8% and the state average of 17.1%.<ref name=abc/><ref>{{cite web|title=About 30% people were below poverty line in 2009-10: Govt|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/about-30--people-were-below-poverty-line-in-200910-govt/1084005/|work=indianexpress}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=State Specific Poverty Lines, Number and Percentage of Population below Poverty Line by States - 2004-05 & 2009-10|url=http://planningcommission.nic.in/data/datatable/0904/tab_45.pdf|publisher=Planning Commission|access-date=17 July 2013|archive-date=4 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004095747/http://planningcommission.nic.in/data/datatable/0904/tab_45.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> The population is 88.86% [[Hindu]], 6.22% [[Muslim]], 3.91% [[Christianity|Christian]], 0.02% [[Sikh]], 0.02% [[Buddhist]], 0.01% [[Jain]] and 0.01% Other. 0.95% of the respondents followed no religion or did not state their religion.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=31 January 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Administration and politics== | ==Administration and politics== | ||
Kangeyam comes under the [[Tiruppur district|Tiruppur]] district.<ref>{{cite web|title=Revenue Division|url=http://tirupurguide.co.in/Tup_Revenue_info.php|publisher=he "Pioneer Publishers of Tirupur Trade Directories"|access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> [[Kangayam (state assembly constituency)|Kangeyam assembly constituency]] is part of [[Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref name=eci>{{cite web|title=Delimination of Lok Sabha constituencies, 2008|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> [[A. Ganesha Murthi]] is the current [[Member of Parliament]] representing Kangeyam.<ref>{{cite web|title=Erode Parliamentary constituency a difficult terrain to predict- After delimitation, it has parts of now-scrapped Tiruchengode, Palani LS constituencies|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/29/stories/2009042954800500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917210836/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/29/stories/2009042954800500.htm|url-status=dead|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2009-04-29|archive-date=2011-09-17}}</ref> [[M. P. Saminathan]] (DMK) represents [[Kangayam (State Assembly Constituency)|Kangeyam Constituency]] in the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Members of constituency Namewise |url=http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/members/constnamewise.htm |publisher=Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly |access-date=17 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006234417/http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/members/constnamewise.htm |archive-date= 6 October 2013 }}</ref> | |||
==Economy== | |||
The economy of Kangeyam is mostly based on [[agriculture]], and allied activities such as [[Rice huller|rice hulling]], manufacture of coconut [[copra]] (dried kernel used in [[coconut oil]] production), [[ghee]] production and [[Peanut|groundnut]] cultivation. The region, despite being semi-arid and rain-fed, produces [[rice]] throughout the year.<ref name=geninfo/> Kangeyam is called the "Rice and Oil town" due to its large scale rice and coconut oil industries.<ref name="about" /> | |||
Rice cultivated in the [[Kaveri]] delta region in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states of [[Karnataka]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]] are brought to Kangeyam for processing. There are more than 500 rice mills in the taluk.<ref name=msme>{{cite web|title=Existing Industrial Scenario|url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/publications/traderep/erode/erode4.htm|publisher=The office of Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India|access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> Coconut oil production in Kangeyam began in the 1980s, and the coconut oil produced here is marketed across India and exported to other countries.<ref name=red>{{cite web|title=Coconut oil production|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/1999/mar/26coco.htm|work=rediff.com}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web|title=Coconut oil prices rise 3.4% on low supplies|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/coconut-oil-prices-rise-3-4-on-low-supplies-110090700045_1.html|publisher=business-standard.com}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|title=Kochi, Kangayam (TN), Bombay vie for coconut futures centre|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/1999/mar/26coco.htm|publisher=rediff.com/}}</ref><ref name=ie>{{cite web|title=Robust output in South India to boost coconut oil production|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/robust-output-in-south-india-to-boost-coconut-oil-production/952052/|work=indianexpress}}</ref><ref name=et>{{cite web|title=Branded players to cash in on low coconut oil prices|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-06-30/news/28462899_1_coconut-oil-copra-prices-coconut-farmers|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928034123/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-06-30/news/28462899_1_coconut-oil-copra-prices-coconut-farmers|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 September 2013|publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com}}</ref> There are about 150 coconut oil manufacturing units in and around Kangeyam and about 500 [[kopra]] processing and drying units in Kangeyam Taluk.<ref name=msme/> [[Ghee]] and ornamental stone production are other major businesses in Kangeyam.<ref name="geninfo" /> "Moon Stone" from the town is exported to other countries.<ref name="about" /> Other industries include vehicle body building, manufacture welded wires, and knit cloth manufacturing.{{cn|date=December 2025}} | |||
=== Kangeyam bull === | |||
The [[Kangayam cattle]] is a breed of cattle that is indigenous to the area around Kangeyam.<ref name="about" /> It is known for its superior draught strength and adaptability to poor nutritional conditions.<ref name="tup">{{cite web|title=Animal Husbandry|url=http://tiruppur.nic.in/ahvs.html|access-date=17 July 2013|publisher=Tirupur District official website}}</ref> They have compact bodies with short, stout legs, strong hooves, a short neck and a firm hump, and are usually grey or white in colour.<ref name="ext">{{cite web|title=Efforts to prevent Kangayam bull becoming extinct|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/14/stories/2010081462150300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818020144/http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/14/stories/2010081462150300.htm|url-status=dead|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2010-08-14|archive-date=2010-08-18}}</ref> | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
Kangeyam is well connected by roads to other major towns in the district.<ref name=high/><ref name=bus>{{cite web|title=Bus Stand|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/sal_bsustand.htm|publisher=Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply|access-date=17 July 2013}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> It is located on [[National Highway 81 (India)|National Highway 81]].<ref name=high/> There are two bus stands in Kangeyam–one for local buses and other for intercity buses.{{cn|date=December 2025}} State highways that run through Kangeyam are:<ref name=sh>{{cite web|title=State Highways|url=http://www.tnhighways.org/images/roadlist/SH_ListofRoads_31032011.pdf|publisher=The office of the Director General, Highways Department, Chennai-5|access-date=17 July 2013|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927102954/http://www.tnhighways.org/images/roadlist/SH_ListofRoads_31032011.pdf|archive-date=27 September 2013}}</ref> | |||
#SH 81 ([[Gobichettipalayam]] - Kangeyam) | |||
#SH 96 (Perundurai - Kangeyam) | |||
#SH 172 ([[Tiruppur]] - Kangeyam), | |||
#SH 83A ([[Erode]] - Kangeyam - Dharapuram) | |||
#SH 189 (Kangeyam - [[Kodumudi]]). | |||
== Landmarks == | |||
[[File:Kangeyam.jpg|thumb|A temple in Kangeyam]] | |||
Sivanmalai is a [[Hindu temple]] situated about {{cvt|4|km}} from Kangeyam.<ref name=siab>{{cite web|title=Contact Us|url=http://www.sivanmalaimurugan.org/contactus-sivanmalai.html|publisher=Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple, Sivanmalai, Kangayam, Tirupur.}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The temple is dedicated to [[Murugan]], and is located atop a small hillock.<ref name=tups>{{cite web|title=TEMPLES|url=http://tiruppur.nic.in/temple.html#5|publisher=Official website of Tirupur district}}</ref><ref name=fest>{{cite web|title=Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple - Festivals|url=http://www.sivanmalaimurugan.org/festivals-sivanmalai.html|publisher=Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple, Sivanmalai, Kangayam, Tirupur.}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> [[Uthiyur]], located {{cvt|18|km}} south of the town has numerous temples.{{cn|date=December 2025}} | |||
==Utilities== | ==Utilities== | ||
There is a 54-bed [[Public hospital|government hospital]] in Kangeyam.<ref>{{cite web|title=Public Health|url=http://tiruppur.nic.in/hospitals.html|publisher=Official website of Tirupur district}}</ref> Four [[Primary Health Centre]]s are under the administration of the Kangeyam | There is a 54-bed [[Public hospital|government hospital]] in Kangeyam which has been upgraded into a district headquarters government hospital.<ref>{{cite web|title=Public Health|url=http://tiruppur.nic.in/hospitals.html|publisher=Official website of Tirupur district}}</ref> Four [[Primary Health Centre]]s are under the administration of the Kangeyam health block.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dharapuram HUD|url=http://www.nrhmtn.gov.in/hr/dharapuram.pdf|publisher=State Health Society, Tamil Nadu}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Besides these, there are a number of private hospitals in the town.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hospitals|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/ser_hospitals.htm|publisher=Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply|access-date=17 July 2013}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> A number of schools and colleges are situated in and around Kangeyam.<ref name=ins>{{cite web|title=Colleges in and around Kangeyam|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/ser_institutions.htm|publisher=Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply|access-date=17 July 2013|archive-date=27 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927135831/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/ser_institutions.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Kangeyam | |
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Town | |
  Kangeyam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°00′19″N 77°33′43″E / 11.0054°N 77.5620°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruppur |
| Taluk | Kangeyam |
| Government | |
| • Type | First Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Kangeyam Municipality |
| • MLA | M. P. Saminathan[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.17 km2 (8.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population (2024)[4] | |
| • Total | 44,000 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Kangeyan |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 638701 |
| Telephone code | 04257 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-42Y |
| Website | municipality.tn.gov.in/kangeyam/ |
Kangeyam (ta) is a town and municipality in Kangeyam taluk of Tiruppur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[2] Situated along the National Highway 81, it is around 28 km (17 mi) from the district headquarters Tiruppur.[5][6] the economy of the town is dependent on agriculture and allied activities including rice hulling, coconut oil and ghee extraction.[7] The Kangayam cattle is a breed of cattle that is indigenous to the area around Kangeyam.
History[edit | edit source]
Kangeyam was the capital of the Kongu Nadu region in ancient times.[citation needed] An ancient beryl mine near Kangeyam produced Indian beryl for export to the Roman Empire, which is why numerous Roman coins have been found near the town.[8]
Climate[edit | edit source]
Kangeyam is one of the driest parts of Tamil Nadu, with an average annual rainfall around 60 cm (24 in). It is dependent on the northeast monsoon, with most of the rainfall occurring during the months of October and November. During the southwest monsoon, there are gusts of wind, and less rainfall. January to March are the coolest months with April and May being the hottest of the year with thundershowers during the day.[citation needed]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 Census of India, Kangeyam had a population of 32,147 with a ratio of 987 females for every 1,000 males, higher than the national average of 929.[10] 2,811 residents were under the age of six, with 1,485 under-six males and 1,326 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 9.33% and 0.07% of the population, respectively. The average literacy of the town was 77.7%, higher than the national average of 72.99%.[10] The town had a total of 9,449 households. There were a total of 15,720 workers. Of the working population, 392 were cultivators, 603 were main agricultural laborers, 1,610 worked in household industries, 11,503 worked in other industries, 1,612 were marginal workers, 63 were marginal cultivators, 155 were marginal agricultural laborers, 225 were marginal workers in household industries, and 1,169 were other marginal workers.[11]
Around 3% of the people were below the poverty line, much lower than the national average of 29.8% and the state average of 17.1%.[5][12][13] The population is 88.86% Hindu, 6.22% Muslim, 3.91% Christian, 0.02% Sikh, 0.02% Buddhist, 0.01% Jain and 0.01% Other. 0.95% of the respondents followed no religion or did not state their religion.[9]
Administration and politics[edit | edit source]
Kangeyam comes under the Tiruppur district.[14] Kangeyam assembly constituency is part of Erode (Lok Sabha constituency).[15] A. Ganesha Murthi is the current Member of Parliament representing Kangeyam.[16] M. P. Saminathan (DMK) represents Kangeyam Constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.[17]
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Kangeyam is mostly based on agriculture, and allied activities such as rice hulling, manufacture of coconut copra (dried kernel used in coconut oil production), ghee production and groundnut cultivation. The region, despite being semi-arid and rain-fed, produces rice throughout the year.[7] Kangeyam is called the "Rice and Oil town" due to its large scale rice and coconut oil industries.[3]
Rice cultivated in the Kaveri delta region in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are brought to Kangeyam for processing. There are more than 500 rice mills in the taluk.[18] Coconut oil production in Kangeyam began in the 1980s, and the coconut oil produced here is marketed across India and exported to other countries.[19][20][21][22][23] There are about 150 coconut oil manufacturing units in and around Kangeyam and about 500 kopra processing and drying units in Kangeyam Taluk.[18] Ghee and ornamental stone production are other major businesses in Kangeyam.[7] "Moon Stone" from the town is exported to other countries.[3] Other industries include vehicle body building, manufacture welded wires, and knit cloth manufacturing.[citation needed]
Kangeyam bull[edit | edit source]
The Kangayam cattle is a breed of cattle that is indigenous to the area around Kangeyam.[3] It is known for its superior draught strength and adaptability to poor nutritional conditions.[24] They have compact bodies with short, stout legs, strong hooves, a short neck and a firm hump, and are usually grey or white in colour.[25]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Kangeyam is well connected by roads to other major towns in the district.[6][26] It is located on National Highway 81.[6] There are two bus stands in Kangeyam–one for local buses and other for intercity buses.[citation needed] State highways that run through Kangeyam are:[27]
- SH 81 (Gobichettipalayam - Kangeyam)
- SH 96 (Perundurai - Kangeyam)
- SH 172 (Tiruppur - Kangeyam),
- SH 83A (Erode - Kangeyam - Dharapuram)
- SH 189 (Kangeyam - Kodumudi).
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Sivanmalai is a Hindu temple situated about 4 km (2.5 mi) from Kangeyam.[28] The temple is dedicated to Murugan, and is located atop a small hillock.[29][30] Uthiyur, located 18 km (11 mi) south of the town has numerous temples.[citation needed]
Utilities[edit | edit source]
There is a 54-bed government hospital in Kangeyam which has been upgraded into a district headquarters government hospital.[31] Four Primary Health Centres are under the administration of the Kangeyam health block.[32] Besides these, there are a number of private hospitals in the town.[33] A number of schools and colleges are situated in and around Kangeyam.[34]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Government- MLAs". The Official Portal of the Tamil Nadu State Government. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "General Administration / Personnel Department". Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "About Municipality". Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "Population". Department Of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "About City". Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Highways" (PDF). National Highways Authority of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "General Information". Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 10. p. 365.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" (XLS). Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Kangeyam". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "About 30% people were below poverty line in 2009-10: Govt". indianexpress.
- ↑ "State Specific Poverty Lines, Number and Percentage of Population below Poverty Line by States - 2004-05 & 2009-10" (PDF). Planning Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "Revenue Division". he "Pioneer Publishers of Tirupur Trade Directories". Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "Delimination of Lok Sabha constituencies, 2008" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "Erode Parliamentary constituency a difficult terrain to predict- After delimitation, it has parts of now-scrapped Tiruchengode, Palani LS constituencies". The Hindu. 29 April 2009. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011.
- ↑ "Members of constituency Namewise". Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Existing Industrial Scenario". The office of Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "Coconut oil production". rediff.com.
- ↑ "Coconut oil prices rise 3.4% on low supplies". business-standard.com.
- ↑ "Kochi, Kangayam (TN), Bombay vie for coconut futures centre". rediff.com/.
- ↑ "Robust output in South India to boost coconut oil production". indianexpress.
- ↑ "Branded players to cash in on low coconut oil prices". economictimes.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013.
- ↑ "Animal Husbandry". Tirupur District official website. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "Efforts to prevent Kangayam bull becoming extinct". The Hindu. 14 August 2010. Archived from the original on 18 August 2010.
- ↑ "Bus Stand". Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Retrieved 17 July 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "State Highways" (PDF). The office of the Director General, Highways Department, Chennai-5. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "Contact Us". Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple, Sivanmalai, Kangayam, Tirupur.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "TEMPLES". Official website of Tirupur district.
- ↑ "Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple - Festivals". Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple, Sivanmalai, Kangayam, Tirupur.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Public Health". Official website of Tirupur district.
- ↑ "Dharapuram HUD" (PDF). State Health Society, Tamil Nadu.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Hospitals". Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Retrieved 17 July 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Colleges in and around Kangeyam". Department of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
