Thirumuruganpoondi
Thirumuruganpoondi Municipality
Skandhamapuri pattanam | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 11°10′44″N 77°18′52″E / 11.1788°N 77.3145°ECoordinates: 11°10′44″N 77°18′52″E / 11.1788°N 77.3145°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirupur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,459 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 39 |
Thirumuruganpoondi is a Municipality in Tirupur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is about 7 kilometres (4 mi) South from Tirupur city and 38 kilometres (24 mi) west from Coimbatore city.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The place derives its name from the Murugan temple: Thirumuruganatheeswar Temple present in the town.
Geography[edit | edit source]
The village is about 7 km from Tirupur city and about 4 km from the Avinashi.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Thirumuruganpoondi had a population of 18,459. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. A.Thirumuruganpoondi has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Landmark[edit | edit source]
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.