Kombai is a panchayat town in Theni District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, in the foot hills of the Western Ghats
Kombai | |
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Town | |
  Kombai Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°50′N 77°19′E / 9.83°N 77.32°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Theni |
| Government | |
| • Body | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly |
| Elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 12,820 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Kombai is also well known for dogs. Kombai dog and Rajapalayam dog are also employed in police department.[1]
Etymology
editHistory
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Geography
editKombai is located at 9°50′N 77°19′E / 9.83°N 77.32°E.[2]
Topography
editKombai 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
editIt has a cold weather almost throughout the year.[citation needed]
Flora and Fauna
editThe 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
editPopulation
editAs of 2001[update] 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
editAgriculture
editMost 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
editBy Rail
editThe Bodinayakkanur railway station is the nearest railway station to Kombai
By Road
editThere 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
edit- Ramachandran Durairaj - actor
- Ilayaraja - composer. studied at Sri Kannika Parameshwari Middle School.
References
edit- ^ "Big woof: In a first, desi breed of dogs inducted at MP Police Training School".
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kombai
- ^ "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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