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SukkangalPatti | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Skpatti | |
| Coordinates: 9°50′19″N 77°25′57″E / 9.838514°N 77.432585°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Theni |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,900 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 04554 |
| Vehicle registration | 060 |
| Avg. summer temperature | 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) |
| Website | www |
Sukkangalpatti is a panchayat town in Theni district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Sukkangalpatti is located in Cumbum Valley, also called Kambam Valley, is a valley in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu state in India near the Kerala state border. This is the most fertile valley in south India, The valley includes lands between Thekkadi Hills, Varusanadu Hills, and Kodaikanal Hills.It is well-connected by road to Chinnamanur & Theni.
Distance From Towns:
6 km from Chinnamanur.
25 km from Theni.
15 km from Cumbum.
107 km from Madurai.
12 km from Uthamapalayam.
History[edit | edit source]
The former name of SukkangalPatti was Kalatchipuram .
Economy[edit | edit source]
Its economy depends mostly on agriculture. The main produce of this village are grapes, bananas, coconut, onion, ivy gourd (Kovaikaai), tomato, drumstick and other food crops are cultivated.
It is one of the few remaining places in Tamil Nadu producing grapes.
Water Resources[edit | edit source]
It is depends on ground water. The ground water level based on the two ponds like Thalamuthan Kanmai & Milagai Kulam.
Shanmuganathi Dam is the main water source for the Thalamuthan Kanmai.
Educational institutions[edit | edit source]
Schools:
1.Kallar Primary School, Sukkangalpatti
2. Hindu Nadar Middle School, Sukkangalpatti
3. GoodSam Matriculation School, SukkangalPatti
4. Government Higher Secondary School, Odaipatti, SukkangalPatti
Colleges:
1.P.S.Muthu College Of Arts and Science, SukkangalPatti
2.P.S.Muthu College Of PhysicalEducation, SukkangalPatti
Health Care Centre[edit | edit source]
1. GoodSam Medical Centre, SukkangalPatti
2. Government Hospital, OdaiPatti, SukkangalPatti
Industries[edit | edit source]
1. The Southern fruits (Banana) Limited, SukkangalPatti
2. The R.P.Fruits Limited, SukkangalPatti
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Sukkangalpatti had a population of 2,116. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sukkangalpatti has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 52%. In Sukkangalpatti, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. near 2 colleges are available.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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 November 2008.