| Paravai | |
|---|---|
| city | |
| Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°58′05″N 78°03′36″E / 9.9680501°N 78.0600852°ECoordinates: 9°58′05″N 78°03′36″E / 9.9680501°N 78.0600852°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Madurai |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,346 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 625402 |
Paravai is a panchayat town in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
As of 2001[update] India census, Paravai had a population of 16,346. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Paravai has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 65%. In Paravai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Paravai is a town panchayath in Madurai district.