Theni - General Information
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Theni - General Information
General Detais
Area (District) : 2889 sq. km. Population : 10,34,724 (2001 census) Altitude : 100 m above sea level Climate : Max 39.5 Degree - Minimum 25.8 Degree Season : Throughout the year Clothing : Tropical Language : Tamil, English STD Code : 04546
DISTANCES FROM THENI
- Madurai - 76 kms
- Andipatti - 16 kms
- Periyakulam - 16 kms
- Bodinaickanur - 16 kms
- Cumbum - 45 kms
- Uthamapalayam - 30 kms
- Chinnamanur - 22 kms
- Kumuli - 65 kms
- Kodaikanal - 87 kms
- Palani - 132 kms
Physical Features
Theni District lies at the foot of Western ghats and is situated between 9'39'00 and 10'30'00 North latitude and between 77'00'0 and 78'30'00 of East Longitude. It is bound on north by Dindigul District East by Madurai District, South by Virudhunagar District and West by Kerala State.
Physiographic features
Based on the physiograhics, Characteristics of this District can be divided into three Broadly defined Natural divisions.
1. The Fertile Cumbum Valley in Uthamapalayam Taluk noted for its vegetations is irrigated by perennial steam from great hills on the west, which being one of greatest spots in the state forms the most pleasant part in the District. 2. The level tracks of Theni Taluk, Bodinaickanur Taluk, and some portion of Andipatti Taluk are irrigated by the Periyar System. 3. The level tracts of Periyakulam Taluk is irrigated by 25% from Vaigai river system and 75% by manjalar river system.
Traditional importance of Theni Town
Theni Town in the District Head Quarters known as the "Second Manchester of South India" which indicates the various cotton trade. The Theni Town is situated at 295' above the Sea level. Theni was upgraded as a Town Panchayat during the year 1940. It became a Grade III Municipality from 1.4.64 and Grade II Municipality on 10-2-70. Again it was upgraded as I Grade Municipality from 9-5-83 onwards. Theni district was bifurcated from the composite Madurai District on 1.1.97 Theni became the new District Head Quarters from 1.1.97 onwards.
Economic Features
Agriculture, Industry and Trade play an important Role for its economic developmental activities. Principal crops like Paddy, Sugarcane, cotton, coconut, groundnut and various kinds of fruits and vegetables are being cultivated in this District.
Cotton Spinning Mills, Sugar Mills are the major industries in this District. In Andipatti Taluk Handloom weaving and powerlooms are also flourishing. In Uthamapalayam Taluk, "Hoghwavs Estate" plays an important role in the production of Tea. In this District, 87 Banks and 2 Life Insurance offices are located.
Three Hydel Power Station Projects namely, Periyar, Suruliar and Vaigai Micro Hydel Power Station generate Electricity in this District.
General Features
Theni is 450 Kms south of Chennai, the State Head Quarters. This Southern most of the District is connected by Road with major cities of the State and other states. This District is also connected by Rail from Madurai city. Government Transport Corporations and private Authorities provide ample transport facilities to the people of this District.
Theni - General Information
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