Elayirampannai | |
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town | |
  Elayirampannai Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°16′N 77°50′E / 9.27°N 77.83°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Virudhunagar |
| Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 6,354 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Elayirampannai is a panchayat town in Virudhunagar district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The economy of the town is based on manufacturing safety matches, crackers and agriculture.
Overview
Elayirampannai (Tamil:ஏழாயிரம்பண்ணை) has a history of more than 350 years. Once it was ruled by Zamindars who were palayakarars before the British rule. [1] Even today the descendants of Jaminthars are living in Elayirampannai.
Demographics
As of 2001 census, Elayirampannai had a population of 6,354. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Elayirampannai has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 52%. In Elayirampannai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Facilities
Government Hospital
Economy
The main business here is Agriculture and Safety Matches. Elayirampannai is a hub for Wax Safety matches in India. Many MSME Safety matches units engaged in production of Wax Safety matches.
Transport
Bus Available from/to Sattur, Kovilpatti, Sankarankoil, Vembakottai
Nearest Railway Stations are Kovilpatti railway station (10 km) and Sattur(15 km)
Education
Schools:
- A Government aided Higher Secondary School under the management of Nadars, which was founded by some elders of Nadar community.
- A school run by the local church.
- An English medium school run by Thiru. Rajendran.