Gangaikondan

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native_name = Gangaikondan | type = city | latd = 8.85 | longd = 77.78
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Tirunelveli
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altitude = 47
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 10,254| population_density =
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Gangaikondan is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located about 20 KM north of Tirunelveli on the way to Madurai on highway NH 7.

Geography

Gangaikondan is located at coord|8.85|N|77.78|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Gangaikondan.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gangaikondan] ] . It has an average elevation of 47 metres (154 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Gangaikondan had a population of 10,254. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gangaikondan has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 65%. In Gangaikondan, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Industrial Development

A Rs.400-crore rupees (about 95 million US dollars) tyre manufacturing facility will be established at the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) industrial park here. ATC Tires Private Limited will establish this facility, which will have a capacity to make 54,000 tonnes a year and is likely to generate direct and indirect employment for 1,800 people. The commercial production of tyres is expected to begin early next year. [ [http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/01/stories/2008070154590800.htm Tyre manufacturing facility coming at Gangaikondan] ]

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