Perambalur district facts for kids
Perambalur district is a region in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its main town, where the government offices are, is Perambalur. The district covers an area of about 1,752 square kilometers. In 2011, it had a population of 565,223 people. For every 1,000 males, there were 1,003 females, which means there were slightly more girls and women than boys and men.
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About Perambalur District
Perambalur district is located in the middle of Tamil Nadu. It was created on November 1, 1995. Before that, it was part of the Tiruchirappalli district. It was divided into three parts to form new districts.
Where is Perambalur?
The district has other districts around it. To the north, it shares a border with Cuddalore district. To the south, it is next to Tiruchirappalli district. Ariyalur district is to its east, and Namakkal and Tiruchirappalli districts are to its west.
People and Life
In 2011, the population of Perambalur district was 565,223 people. The number of females was a bit higher than males, with 1,003 females for every 1,000 males. This was more than the average for India, which was 929 females for every 1,000 males.
Young People and Education
About 59,567 children in the district were under the age of six. This included 31,135 boys and 28,432 girls. The average literacy rate, which means how many people can read and write, was 66.49%. This was a little lower than the national average of 72.99%.
Work and Jobs
Many people in Perambalur district work. Most of them are farmers, growing crops in the fields. Others work as farm helpers or in small home-based businesses.
Images for kids
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View from Ranjankudi Fort.
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Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in the district.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Perambalur para niños
