Kombai, Tamil Nadu

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Kombai
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Kombai
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 9°50′N77°19′E / 9.83°N 77.32°E / 9.83; 77.32
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Theni
Government
 • BodyTamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Elevation
399 m (1,309 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total12,820
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Kombai is a panchayat town in Theni District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, in the foot hills of the Western Ghats

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Kombai is also well known for dogs. Kombai dog and Rajapalayam dog are also employed in police department. [1]

Etymology

History

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Geography

Kombai is located at 9°50′N77°19′E / 9.83°N 77.32°E / 9.83; 77.32 . [2]

Topography

Kombai has an average elevation of 399 metres (1309 feet). The village is situated near Western Ghats and is surrounded by mountains. North Side- Pannaipuram, East Side-Salamalai hills, West Side-Kerala border hills, South Side-Uthamapalayam town. Two mountain called Ramakkal mettu hills situated in west side & Salamali hills situated in east side.[ citation needed ]

Climate

It has a cold weather almost throughout the year.[ citation needed ]

Flora and Fauna

The Kombai dog or Polygar dog is a breed of sighthound native to Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Traditionally kept for hunting, they also have a reputation for making excellent guard dogs.

Kombai dog and Rajapalayam dog are also employed in police department.[ citation needed ]

Demographics

Population

As of 2001 India census, [3] Kombai had a population of 12,820. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kombai has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 65%. In Kombai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Government and politics

Agriculture

Most people living here cherish and focus on Agriculture and Farming as their primary business. The Farmers primarily focus on growing Coconuts and Tamarind, making it one of the largest producers of these items in the region. The farmers grow also seasonal vegetables such as beans, ground nuts, snake guard, etc. Other plantations include Banana, Guava, Mango, etc.

Transport

By Rail

The Bodinayakkanur railway station is the nearest railway station to Kombai

By Road

There are two routes to reach Kombai from Theni. Both takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Kombai. 1. Theni-veerabandi-cinnamanoor-uthamapalayam-kombai 2. Theni-bodi-Thevaram-Kombai

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "Big woof: In a first, desi breed of dogs inducted at MP Police Training School".{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kombai
  3. ↑ "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.


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