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Ganguvarpatti

Coordinates: 10°10′07″N 77°41′34″E / 10.16861°N 77.69278°E / 10.16861; 77.69278
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Ganguvarpatti
Genguvarpatti
Village
Nickname: 
Gengu
Ganguvarpatti is located in Tamil Nadu
Ganguvarpatti
Ganguvarpatti
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°10′07″N 77°41′34″E / 10.16861°N 77.69278°E / 10.16861; 77.69278
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTheni
ZoneMadurai
Population
 (2001)
 • Total10,569
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Genguvarpatti is a Panchayath town in Periyakulam Taluk of Theni district Tamil Nadu, india

Population

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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

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During the Southwest monsoon, the village receives the majority of its rainfall.

Economy

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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

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  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.