Myaladumparai
Mayiladumparai | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Myaladumparai  Myaladumparai | |
| Coordinates: 09°47′14″N 77°30′59″E / 9.78722°N 77.51639°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Theni |
| Taluk | Andipatti |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 120.75 km2 (46.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 29,731 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 625579 |
| STD code | 04554 |
Myaladumparai, also known as Mayiladumparai, is a village in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in Andipatti taluk, about 36 kilometers southwest of the subdistrict headquarter Andipatti. As of the year 2011, the village had a total population of 29,731.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Myaladumparai is situated on the eastern bank of Vaigai River, with the State Highway 101 running through it. The village covers a total area of 12075 hectares.[2] Archaeologists have discovered iron objects at six sites in Tamil Nadu;including near Mayiladumparai, dating back to 2,953–3,345 BCE. [3]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 census of India, there were 29,731 people residing in 8,628 households in Myaladumparai. Its literacy rate was 58.71%, significantly lower than the state average of 80.09%.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Population finder 2011". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Census of India 2011 Tamil Nadu District Census Handbook Theni (PDF). Directorate of Census Operations Tamil Nadu. p. 98.
- ↑ "Earliest iron use found in India? Tamil Nadu digs spark debate". www.bbc.com. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 4 July 2025.