Coordinates: 11°10′44″N 77°18′52″E / 11.1788°N 77.3145°E / 11.1788; 77.3145

Thirumuruganpoondi

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Thirumuruganpoondi Municipality
Skandhamapuri pattanam
Town
Thirumuruganatheeswar Temple
Thirumuruganatheeswar Temple
Coordinates: 11°10′44″N 77°18′52″E / 11.1788°N 77.3145°E / 11.1788; 77.3145
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTirupur
Population
 (2001)
 • Total18,459
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN 39

Thirumuruganpoondi is a Municipality in Tirupur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is about 7 kilometres (4 mi) South from Tirupur city and 38 kilometres (24 mi) west from Coimbatore city.

Etymology

The place derives its name from the Murugan temple: Thirumuruganatheeswar Temple present in the town.

Geography

The village is about 7 km from Tirupur city and about 4 km from the Avinashi.[citation needed]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Thirumuruganpoondi had a population of 18,459. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. A.Thirumuruganpoondi has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Landmark

Thirumuruganatheeswar Temple.

References

  1. ^ "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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