Anaimalai is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district

Coimbatore District

Coimbatore District is one of the more affluent and industrially advanced districts of the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Coimbatore is known as the Manchester of South India. It one of the most industrialized towns of Tamil Nadu. It has the highest GDP among the districts of Tamil Nadu, even ahead...

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Tamil Nadu

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Geography

Anaimalai is located at 10.58°N 76.93°E. It has an average elevation of 258 metres (846 feet). The nearest village is Vettaikaranpudur

Vettaikaranpudur

Vettaikaranpudur is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Location:Vettaikaranpudur is a village located 16 kilometres from Pollachi in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 2 kilometres from Anaimalai, which is famous for its Arulmigu Maasani Amman...

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Demographics

India census

Census

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, Anaimalai had a population of 16,556. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Anaimalai has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Higher Secondary schools

There are three higher secondary schools functioning in Anaimalai town, Government Boys Higher Secondary School, VRT Government Girls Higher Secondary School and Oxford Matriculation Higher Secondary School.

Places of worship

Anaimalai has a number of Hindu Temples, Churches and Masjids. The notable temples are Sri Maasaaniamman Temple, Sri Droupathiamman Temple,
Sri Mariamman Temple,Sri Someshwarar Temple,Sri Gowri Shankarar Temple and Sri Malaipperumal Temple. Devotees from various parts of Tamil Nadu and even from other states come to Sri Maasaniamman temple,particularly on Fridays and New moon days.

Tourism

There are a lot of buses plying between Anaimalai and Pollachi, which is just 14 KM from Anaimalai. There are a few lodges available in Anaimalai,near masani amman kovil ARV's lodge a/c(04253283666). Anaimalai is well known for its salubrious climate. The beauty of Anaimalai is enriched by "Aliar" and "Uppar" rivers running through the city. A new bridge was built a few months ago across the river as the old one was in dilapidated condition. Anaimalai is also close to Parambikulam dam, Aliar Dam Attakatti and Valparai.