- Alangayam
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Alangayam | type = city | latd = 12.6 | longd = 78.75
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Vellore
leader_title =
leader_name =
altitude = 572
population_as_of = 2006
population_total = 32,846 appr| population_density =
area_magnitude= sq. km
area_total =
area_telephone = 04174265
postal_code = 635701
vehicle_code_range =tn23
sex_ratio =
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footnotes =Alangayam is a
panchayat town inVellore district in the state ofTamil Nadu ,India . It is located near Vaniyambadi, a town best known for its Leather Industries.Geography
Alangayam is located at coord|12.6|N|78.75|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Alangayam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Alangayam] ] It has an average elevation of 572
metre s (1876 feet).Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus , [GR|India] Alangayam had a population of 16,846. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Alangayam has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.References
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