Chennimalai
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Chennimalai Murugan Temple
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| Coordinates: 11°10′N 77°37′E / 11.17°N 77.62°ECoordinates: 11°10′N 77°37′E / 11.17°N 77.62°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Erode |
| Elevation | 330 m (1,080 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,526 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 638051 |
| Telephone code | 914294 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-56 |
Chennimalai popularly known as the 'Handloom Town' is in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Chennimalai is located at 11°10′N 77°37′E / 11.17°N 77.62°E. It has an average elevation of 320 metres (1082 feet).
As of 2011[update] India census, Chennimalai urban agglomeration has a population more than 30,000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chennimalai has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 67%. 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Chennimalai town is growing at a faster rate and has now merged with Melapalayam, Mugasipidariyur, Ammapalayam and Pasuvapatti villages. The town is expected to be upgraded into a municipality by merging these areas.
Chennimalai has a bus stand located at its southern end. Important landmarks of the town are Kumaran Sathukkam (Vandipettai), Thaer Nilayam, Sandhai and Kumarapuri. Kanuvai is a narrow pass in the Chennimalai hill which is traversed by SH 96 and it is noted for the scenic drive.
There are buses available to Chennimalai from Tiruppur, Erode, Kangeyam, Dharapuram, Palani, Karur, Salem and various other towns of Tamil Nadu. The nearest airport is Coimbatore Airport.
Chennimalai is located in the main bus route between Erode and Palani. Now TNSTC is operating new services from Palani to Bangalore, from Erode to Udumalpet and from Gobi to Madurai via Chennimalai.
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