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Mandapam — city — Coordinates 9°17′N 79°07′E / 9.28°N 79.12°ECoordinates: 9°17′N 79°07′E / 9.28°N 79.12°E Country India State Tamil Nadu District(s) Ramanathapuram Population 15,799 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area
• 9 metres (30 ft)
For temple architecture feature, see Mandapa.Mandapam is a panchayat town in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Geography
Mandapam is located at 9°17′N 79°07′E / 9.28°N 79.12°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 9 metres (29 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Mandapam had a population of 15,799. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mandapam has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%. In Mandapam, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mandapam
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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- Cities and towns in Ramanathapuram district
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