Peraiyur

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native_name = Peraiyur | type = city | latd = 9.72 | longd = 77.8
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Madurai
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altitude = 150
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 8880| population_density =
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Peraiyur is a panchayat town in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Peraiyur is located at coord|9.72|N|77.8|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Peraiyur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Peraiyur] ] . It has an average elevation of 150 metres (492 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Peraiyur had a population of 8880. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Peraiyur has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 59%. In Peraiyur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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