Boothapandi

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state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Kanniyakumari
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Boothapandi, Bhoothapandi, Bhoothapandy or Bhuthapondy is a panchayat town in Kanyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

The town spans an area of around five km² with Thittuvilai, Thuvarancaud, Arasankuzhi, Andithoppu, mannadi, saattupudoor as its sub-villages. The places situated in the vicinity of the town include Azhakiyapadiapuram to the northwest, Easanthimangalam to the southwest, and Thalakudi to the southeast and Aralvaimozhi to the east.

It is the headquarters of Thovalai taluk, which is one among the four taluks of Kanyakumari district.

It has been named after the presence of Bhuthalingaswamy temple, which is famous for its sculptures and architecture. It is surrounded by greeneries.

Boothapandi is a green and fertile area and commands a picturesque view of the Western Ghats.

P Jeevanandham, a noted socialist and a close comrade of the famous Tamil social reformer Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was born in this small town.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Boothapandi had a population of 14,721. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Boothapandi has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 79%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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