Sundarapandiapuram
Sundarapandiapuram | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Sundarapandiapuram Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°58′06″N 77°22′53″E / 8.96833°N 77.38139°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tenkasi |
| Taluk | Tenkasi |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 8,957 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Sundarapandiapuram is a panchayat town in Tenkasi district, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Known for its scenic beauty, it is a popular setting for many Tamil films and regional sitcoms. The critically and commercially successful Tamil movie Roja, by the acclaimed director Mani Ratnam, was also shot here. Sundarapandiapuram is renowned for its ancient temples. Many films have been produced in this area, due to its elegance, such as Roja, Karuthamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Gentleman, Mudhalvan, Anniyan, Satyam, Sivapathikaram, Vettai, Avan Ivan and many more.
Demographics[]
In the India census, Sundarapandiapuram had a population of 7,705.[1] Males constituted 50% of the population and females, 50%. It had an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate in the town was 74%, while the female literacy rate was lower at 56%. 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.
By the 2011 census, the town had grown to 8,957 inhabitants.[2]
Economy[]
The main economy of this village is farming and cattle farming. The main crops are rice paddy, sunflower seeds, green chilly, onion, and coconut farming. Cattle farming involves food requirements like milk and another for labour purposes like ploughing, irrigation, etc.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "NPR Report: Tamil Nadu: Tirunelveli: Tenkasi". National Population Register, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011.
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