- Pathamadai
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native_name = Pathamadai | type = city | latd = | longd =
state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Tirunelveli
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population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 14,965| population_density =
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footnotes =Pathamadai is a
panchayat town inTirunelveli district in theIndia n state ofTamil Nadu .Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Pathamadai had a population of 14,965. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pathamadai has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 66%. In Pathamadai, 11% of the population is under age 6.It is world famous for its Korai mats. Many weavers have received national awards from the President of
India for their skill in mat weaving.Mr K.G.Ramaswamy Iyengar, native of Karikuruchi,was selected as a best teacher by Government of India in mid 50s. He was the Head Master of the School at Pathamadai.
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