Avanashi

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Avanashi | type = city | latd = 11.2 | longd = 77.28
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Coimbatore
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altitude = 314
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 22,274| population_density =
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Avanashi is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Geography

Avanashi is located at coord|11.2|N|77.28|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Avanashi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Avanashi] ] It has an average elevation of 314 metres (1030 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Avanashi had a population of 22,274. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Avanashi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Avanashi assembly constituency (SC) is part of Nilgiris (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-09
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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