Polupalli | |
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Town | |
  Polupalli Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Polupalli Polupalli (India) | |
| Coordinates: 12°35′31.42″N 78°8′22.07″E / 12.5920611°N 78.1394639°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Krishnagiri |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,703 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Polupalli is a Census Town in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. Polupalli SIDCO Industrial Estate is located here.[1] It is located North-West of Krishnagiri on NH 7. It is 6km from Krishnagiri, 35 km (22 mi) from Hosur and 70 km (43 mi) from Bangalore.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] census, Polupalli had a population of 2,703 with 1393 males and 1310 females. The literacy rate is 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.
Economy and Industry[edit | edit source]
Polupalli is primarily an agricultural town with access to fresh water via the nearby river and mountain aquifers. The government has recently built a school, community hall, closed sewer system, and homes for the residents.
Collector V.K. Shanmugam inaugurated a new building of the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Polupalli. He has led an effort to eradicate female feticide in the district.