Aralvaimozhi

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native_name = Aralvaimozhi
type = city
latd=8.2482 |longd=77.5278
state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Kanniyakumari
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population_total = 19,307
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Aralvaimozhi (or Aramboly) is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a small village situated in southern India.

Aralvaimozhi is near the Muppandal wind farm. This farm is the largest in Asia and supplies the villagers with electricity for work. [cite web
year = 2005
month =February
url=http://www.tve.org/ho/doc.cfm?aid=1678&lang=English
title=Tapping the Wind - India
publisher=
accessdate=2006-10-28 ] [cite web
last = Watts
first = Himangshu
year = 2003
month =November 11
url=http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/22758/story.htm
title=Clean Energy Brings Windfall to Indian Village
publisher=Reuters News Service
accessdate=2006-10-28 ] It is well-known for being the greatest source of wind energy in Asia. The farm is located near the once impoverished village of Muppandal.

Aralvaimozhi is famous for a Catholic church located in the hill of Kattadi malai where Devasahayam Pillai was martyred.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Aralvaimozhi had a population of 19,307. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Aralvaimozhi has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

External links

* [http://www.kanyakumaritourism.com/ Kanyakumari District Information]