Konganapuram

Konganapuram is a panchayat town in Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Konganapuram
Town
Konganapuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11.58°N 77.92°E / 11.58; 77.92
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSalem
Elevation
305 m (1,001 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total12,086
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN-52

Geography

Konganapuram is located at 11.58°N 77.92°E / 11.58; 77.92.[1] It has an average elevation of 300 metres (1000 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Konganapuram had a population of 8086. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Konganapuram has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 49%. In Konganapuram, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Early history

This princely located town was ruled by cheras, paving the way for the development of this town. The sculptures in sankari fort near konganapuram reveals that this town was under the rule of tipusultan after which it was conquered by Britishers. This town has not lost its lusture even in British rule and it continues to uphold the pride. Konganapuram was named after the "konganar sithar".

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Konganapuram
  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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