Alanthurai
Alanthurai is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a western suburb of Coimbatore, which comes under the Coimbatore Corporation. It lies very close to Kerala border, and is located between Maduvarayapuram and Pooluvapatti .
Alanthurai | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Alanthurai Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°55′43″N 76°46′34″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.68 km2 (8.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,221 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | +91-422 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 99 |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Alanthurai had a population of 7173. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Alanthurai has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- "Alandurai Town Panchayat".
- "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.
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