Athimarapatti

Athimarapatti
village
Athimarapatti Location in Tamil Nadu, India Show map of Tamil Nadu Athimarapatti Athimarapatti (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 8°43′47″N78°7′1″E / 8.72972°N 78.11694°E / 8.72972; 78.11694
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Thoothukudi
Population  (2001)
• Total	17,527
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

Athimarapatti is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district , in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The Thoothukudi district was formally known as Tuticorin and is often referred to as "Pearl City". It's a sea port city that serves the inland cities of Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelveli. It is also one of the oldest cities in what is now known as India, having a history dating back to 6th century BCE. ^[1]

The PIN Code (equivalent of a postal code or zip code) of Athimarapatti is 628005. ^[2] This PIN is shared with Muthiahpuram and Mullaakadu. ^{[3] [4]}

The weather in the state of Tamil Nadu, and subsequent districts is generally hot and humid year round. From October to December of each year the state experiences its rainy reason with heavy rainfall brought on by monsoons resulting in 800mm to 1000mm of rainfall. From January to May the state enters its dry season with an average temperature in the mid thirties and sometimes exceeding forty degrees celsius. ^[5]

Demographics

As of 2001 ^[update] India census, ^[6] Athimarapatti had a population of 17,527. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Athimarapatti has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

1. "History | Thoothukudi District Court | India" . Retrieved 8 January 2025.
2. english. "Athimarapatti Pin Code - 628005, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search tuticorin Post Office Address". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
3. english. "Muthiahpuram Pin Code - 628005, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search tuticorin Post Office Address". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
4. english. "Mullaakadu Pin Code - 628005, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search tuticorin Post Office Address". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
5. "World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal". climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
6. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.