Polupalli

Polupalli
village
Polupalli
Polupalli

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 12°35′31.42″N 78°8′22.07″E / 12.5920611°N 78.1394639°E / 12.5920611; 78.1394639Coordinates: 12°35′31.42″N 78°8′22.07″E / 12.5920611°N 78.1394639°E / 12.5920611; 78.1394639
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Krishnagiri
Population (2001)
  Total 2,703
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Polupalli is a village in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu.[1] It is located near the Krishnagiri River about 6 kilometres North-West of Krishnagiri on NH 7 also known as Hosur Road. It is 35 km (22 mi) from Hosur and 70 km (43 mi) from Bangalore.

Demographics

As per the 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

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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