Nerkunram
| Nerkunram Nerkundram | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Nerkunram Location in Chennai, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°04′15″N 80°11′05″E / 13.0707°N 80.1846°ECoordinates: 13°04′15″N 80°11′05″E / 13.0707°N 80.1846°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thiruvallur |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 39,544 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Nerkundram is a census town in Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 2 miles west of Chennai Corporation Limits.
Geography
Nerkundram is located at 13°04′15″N 80°11′05″E / 13.0707°N 80.1846°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Nerkundram had a population of 39,544. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nerkundram has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Nerkundram, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nerkundram
- ↑ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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