Anaimalai

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Anaimalai
ஆனைமலை
Town
SH-17 passing south through the Annaimalai Hills, between Udumalapet and Munnar.
SH-17 passing south through the Annaimalai Hills, between Udumalapet and Munnar.
Anaimalai is located in Tamil Nadu
Anaimalai
Anaimalai
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
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Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Coimbatore
Elevation 258 m (846 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 16,556
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration TN 41

Anaimalai is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Anaimalai is named after the Anaimudi hills around it. Place is famous pilgrimage spot for people going to Sabarimala, Kerala due to the presence of powerful woman goddess MASANI AMMAN.

Geography

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Anamalai hills near Amaravathi Reservoir

Anaimalai is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[1] It has an average elevation of 258 metres (846 feet). =

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Anaimalai had a population of 16,556. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Anaimalai has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of interest

Anaimalai is well known for its salubrious climate. The "Aliar" and "Uppar" rivers run through it and is also close to Parambikulam dam, Aliar dam and Valparai. Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary encloses the area. Sri Maasaaniamman temple is a famous place of worship.

Educational Institutions: There are Govt Hr Sec School, VRT Girls Hr Sec school and Oxford Matriculation Hr Sec School

Business: Tirumala Gas Traders Sub-Division of Indian Oil Corporation

References

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Anaimalai
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