Oddanchatram facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oddanchatram
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Town
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| Nickname(s):
Gardenia city
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 Oddanchatram
Location in Tamil Nadu
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| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Dindigul |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Oddanchatram Municipal Council |
| Population
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| • Total | 30,064 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
624619
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| Telephone code | 04553 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 94Z (before TN57) |
Oddanchatram is a town located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. It is known for its natural beauty, surrounded by hills.
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People of Oddanchatram
This section tells us about the people who live in Oddanchatram. We learn about how many people live there and what they do.
Population and Growth
In 2011, a count of all the people, called a census, showed that Oddanchatram had a population of 30,064 people. This means over 30,000 individuals lived in the town at that time. The town has been growing. From 2001 to 2011, the number of people living in Oddanchatram increased by 24%. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this town.
Gender Balance
The 2011 census also looked at the number of males and females. For every 1,000 males, there were 994 females in Oddanchatram. This is a very balanced ratio, and it is higher than the average for all of India, which was 929 females for every 1,000 males. This means there are almost as many girls and women as boys and men in the town.
Young Residents
The census also counted how many young children lived in Oddanchatram. About 2,676 children were under the age of six. Out of these young children, 1,378 were boys and 1,298 were girls. This shows that a good number of families with young children live in the town.
Education and Literacy
Education is important in Oddanchatram. The average literacy rate, which is the percentage of people who can read and write, was 77.11%. This is higher than the national average for India, which was 72.99%. This means that most people in Oddanchatram are able to read and write, which is great for their future.
Homes and Households
In 2011, there were 8,046 households in Oddanchatram. A household is a group of people living together in one home. This number helps us understand how many homes are in the town.
What People Do for Work
Many people in Oddanchatram work in different jobs to support themselves and their families. The census counted 12,738 workers in total.
Types of Jobs
- Cultivators: About 1,127 people worked as cultivators. These are people who own or rent land and grow crops on it.
- Agricultural Labourers: A larger group, 1,983 people, worked as main agricultural labourers. They work on farms for others, helping with planting, harvesting, and other farm tasks.
- Household Industries: Some people, 164 of them, worked in household industries. These are small businesses run from home, often making things like crafts or food products.
- Other Workers: The largest group, 9,048 people, were classified as "other workers." This category includes people working in many different areas like shops, offices, schools, and other services.
- Marginal Workers: There were also 416 marginal workers. These are people who work for less than six months in a year. They might have part-time jobs or seasonal work.
This variety of jobs shows that Oddanchatram has a diverse economy, with people involved in farming, small home businesses, and many other types of work.
