Bodinayakkanur

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Bodinayakanur | type = city | latd = 10.02 | longd = 77.35
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Theni
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altitude = 353
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 1,13,430| population_density =
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area_telephone = 04546
postal_code = 625 513
vehicle_code_range = TN 60 Z
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website = http://www.cardamomcityindia.com/
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Bodinayakanur ( _ta. போடிநாயக்கனூர்) (in short just "Bodi") is a city and a municipality in Theni district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also spelled as " Bodi Naickanur".

Geography

Bodinayakanur is located at coord|10.02|N|77.35|E| [. [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Bodinayakanur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bodinayakanur] ] It has an average elevation of 353 metres (1158 feet). It is also called as "The Cardamom city of India".

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Bodinayakanur had a population of 73,430. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bodinayakanur has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 64%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Overview

Bodinayakanur is the 2nd biggest and most populated city in Theni district next to only Theni, the district headquarters. Bodinayakanur is Taluk Head Quarter. The immediate competitor is Periyakulam. One of its Government higher secondary school has a student strength of 5000, which was founded in 1906.

The city has a very old Water purification and pumping system, which was built around 1900 and is still fully functional. the town gets water from the hills nearby. the town has a railway station, which was built by the British, when they ruled India. the main purpose was to carry the cardamom that is produced here.the town also has some satellite villages.

The vehicle registration is done at Theni. the RTO number is TN-60. the district court is in Periakulam. The collector's office is in Theni. Bodi was one of the three places which was announced as municipality in 1960's along with Dindigul and Madurai.

Education

The famous school here is a century old Z.K.M Higher Secondary school. Other than this school, several other institutions(vista kairos),arts and science college are available. For higher studies, people migrate to other cities like Madurai, Chennai, Trichy and abroad.

Economy

The main business is agriculture. Paddy, Sugar cane, Banana, Corn, Maize are some of the main crops planted here. the climate is very good. the average temperature in day time is 25 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius. it is on the border between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The major plantation crops here is Silk Cotton, Mango, Pepper, Coffee, Tea and Cardamom. It is due to the weather and natural beauties, the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru called this place as "Southern Kashmir"

Politics

Bodinayakkanur assembly constituency is part of Periyakulam (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 = 2008-10-11
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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