Kombai, Tamil Nadu

Kombai is a panchayat town in Theni District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located in the beautiful foot hills of Western Ghats, blessed by mother nature with all pancha boota - Land, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. The town is known for its splendid nature, culture, diversity and ethnicity, history, landmarks and flourishing transformation.

Kombai
city
Kombai
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 9.83°N 77.32°E / 9.83; 77.32
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTheni
Government
 • BodyTamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Elevation
399 m (1,309 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total12,820
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Kombai is known for its diversity and inclusion. Its a town where people from different religious beliefs and linguistic differences come together as one integrated township, making the place safe and vibrant to live.

Kombai is also well known for the breed of dog "Kombai" which is trained to be used for hunting purposes.

Kombai is famous as Cinema director/actor Rajkaboor's birthplace, Director/story writer Lenin Bharathi, director of the film Merku Thodarchi Malai and Ranjith Jeyakody, director of film Puriyatha Puthir Ramachandran Durairaj Famous Actor of the Film Naan Mahaan Alla, Sathuranga Vettai and Aramm was born and brought up here. 125 years old Sri Kannika Parameshwari Schools are located in Kombai where the famous music director Ilaiyaraaja studied.

Geography

Kombai is located at 9.83°N 77.32°E / 9.83; 77.32.[1] It has an average elevation of 399 metres (1309 feet). North Side- Pannaipuram Town Panchayat, East Side-Salamalai and Pallavarayan patti Village, West Side-Kerala State, South Side-Uthamapalayam Town Panchayat.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Kombai had a population of 12,820. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kombai has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 57%. In Kombai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture

Kombai is known for its diversity and inclusion. Its a town where people from different religious beliefs and linguistic differences come together as one integrated township, making the place safe and vibrant to live.

Climate

Kombai is surrounded by mountains. It has a cold weather almost throughout the year. Two famous buildings called Manikkoondu Mahal and Rajamahal are situated in this city.

Landmarks

Kombai is famous for Sri Renganathar Temple, located on the foothills of western ghats and Festival celebrated during five Saturday Tamil month Purataasi, famous for its car festival. Kombai Zamindar Late. Mr.A.Appaji Rajkumar and Ilaya Zamindar Late. Mr.S.Logandurai used to coordinate with all Community in the village to organize this Car festival.

The village is known for its Two famous buildings called Manikkoondu Mahal and Rajamahal are situated in this city.

Agriculture and Farming

Most people living here cherish and focus on Agriculture and Farming as their primary business. The Farmers primarily focus on growing Coconuts and Tamarind, making it one of the largest producers of these items in the region. The farmers grow also seasonal vegetables such as beans, ground nuts, snake guard, etc. Other plantations include Banana, Guava, Mango, etc.

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kombai
  2. "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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