Polupalli is a Census Town in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. Polupalli SIDCO Industrial Estate is located here.[1] It is located North-West of Krishnagiri on NH 7. It is 6 km from Krishnagiri, 35 km (22 mi) from Hosur and 70 km (43 mi) from Bangalore.

Polupalli
Town
Polupalli is located in Tamil Nadu
Polupalli
Polupalli
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Polupalli is located in India
Polupalli
Polupalli
Polupalli (India)
Coordinates: 12°35′31.42″N 78°8′22.07″E / 12.5920611°N 78.1394639°E / 12.5920611; 78.1394639
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKrishnagiri
Elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total7,703
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

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As of 2001 census, Polupalli had a population of 2,703 with 1393 males and 1310 females. The literacy rate is 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.

Economy and industry

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Polupalli is primarily an agricultural town with access to fresh water via the nearby river and mountain aquifers. The government has recently built a school, community hall, closed sewer system, and homes for the residents.

Collector V.K. Shanmugam inaugurated a new building of the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Polupalli. He has led an effort to eradicate female feticide in the district.

References

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  1. ^ "Revenue Villages". Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
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