Arimalam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arimalam
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Town panchayat
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 Arimalam
Location in Tamil Nadu
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| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Pudukkottai |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,811 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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622201
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| Telephone code | 04333 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 55 |
| Website | www.arimalam.in |
Arimalam is a town in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, India. It's like a small city with its own local government, called a Town Panchayat. In 2011, about 19,948 people lived there.
Where is Arimalam?
Arimalam is located at specific coordinates (10°15′27″N 78°53′22″E / 10.257434°N 78.889371°E). It sits about 66 meters (216 feet) above sea level. The town is only 22 kilometers away from Pudukkottai city. It's easy to get to Arimalam using public transportation.
Who Ruled Arimalam?
Arimalam has a rich history! This area was once ruled by powerful families like the Chola dynasty and the Pandyan dynasty. Later, the Thondaiman dynasty also governed here. When the British ruled India, Arimalam became part of the princely state of Pudukkottai.
People of Arimalam
According to the 2011 Indian census, the town of Arimalam had a population of 19,948 people. Out of these, 10,552 were males and 9,448 were females.
The town is divided into 15 areas called wards. Elections are held every five years for these wards.
- Children: About 890 children, aged 0-6, live in Arimalam. This is about 9.95% of the total population.
- Gender Ratio: For every 1,000 males, there are 1,004 females in Arimalam. This is a bit higher than the average for Tamil Nadu state (996 females per 1,000 males). For children, the ratio is even higher, with about 1,055 girls for every 1,000 boys.
- Literacy: The ability to read and write is called literacy. In Arimalam, about 78.98% of people can read and write. This is slightly lower than the state average of 80.09%. More males (87.25%) can read and write compared to females (70.69%).
The Arimalam Town Panchayat is in charge of about 2,184 houses. They provide important services like water and sewerage. They also build roads and collect taxes from properties in the town.
Schools in Arimalam
Arimalam has several schools for students of different ages:
- Government Boys Higher Secondary School
- Government Girls Higher Secondary School
- Government Primary School
- Government Primary School, Meenakshipuram
- Government Primary School, Kamatchipuram
- Sri Sivaakamalam Matriculation Higher Secondary School (offers both Tamil and English language classes)
- Mercury Primary School (English Medium)
- Sri Raja Victory School (English Medium)
See also
In Spanish: Arimalam para niños
