Thevaram | |
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Town Panchayat | |
Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
Coordinates: 9°53′49″N 77°16′44″E / 9.897°N 77.279°ECoordinates: 9°53′49″N 77°16′44″E / 9.897°N 77.279°E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Theni |
Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 16,079 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 625530 |
Telephone code | 04554 |
Vehicle registration | TN 60 |
Thevaram is a Town Panchayat in Theni district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thevaram is located in Tamil Nadu near on border of Kerala at the Eastern side foot-hill of Western Ghats. The State Highway SH-100 passes through this town.
As of 2011[update]census, Thevaram had a population of 16,079. Males constitute 49.64% of the population and females 50.36%. Thevaram has an average literacy rate of 69.56%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75.68%, and female literacy is 63.53%. In Thevaram, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As of 2001[update] India Tamil Nadu theni district census, Thevaram had a population of 14,501. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thevaram has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 59%. In Thevaram, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.