Pennagaram

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native_name = Pennagaram | type = city | latd = 12.13 | longd = 77.9
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Dharmapuri
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altitude = 493
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,294| population_density =
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Pennagaram is a panchayat town in Dharmapuri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Pennagaram is located at coord|12.13|N|77.9|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Pennagaram.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pennagaram] ] . It has an average elevation of 493 metres (1617 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Pennagaram had a population of 15,294. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Pennagaram has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 52%. In Pennagaram, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Pennagaram assembly constituency is part of Dharmapuri (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-09
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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