Vallam

Vallam

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Vallam | type = city | latd = 10.72 | longd = 79.08
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Thanjavur
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altitude = 75
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 14,495| population_density =
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Vallam is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Vallam is located at coord|10.72|N|79.08|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Vallam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vallam] ] . It has an average elevation of 75 metres (246 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Vallam had a population of 14,495. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Vallam has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 69%. In Vallam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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