Ganguvarpatti
Genguvarpatti is a Village in Periyakulam Taluk of Theni district in Madurai Region at the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Ganguvarpatti
"Genguvarpatti" Genguvarpatti | |
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Village | |
| Nickname(s): Gengu | |
  Ganguvarpatti Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°10′07″N 77°41′34″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Theni |
| Zone | Madurai |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 10,569 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Population
According to the 2001 census,[1] Genguvarpatti had a population of 10,569. Males constitute 51% of the population while females constitute the other 49%. Genguvarpatti has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 47%. 13% of the population is under 6.
Climate
During the Southwest monsoon, the village receives the majority of its rainfall.
Economy
The Manjalar crosses this village. This water and monsoon rain is used to cultivate crops throughout the year.
Agriculture is the backbone of the town; most of the residents cultivate paddy, sugarcane, cotton, etc.
References
- "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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