Vadugapatti, Theni
| Vadugapatti | |
|---|---|
| panchayat town | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Theni |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 12,353 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Vadugapatti is a panchayat town in Theni district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Demographics
Vadugapatti is 3 km from Periyakulam on the Andipatti road. It is located in the hills below Kodaikanal. Several dams and other tourist attractions are close to the village: Vaigai dam, Manjalar dam, Sothuparai dam, Kodaikanal, Suruli Falls, Kumbakkarai Falls, Thekkadi, and Moonaru are all within 10 to 60 km.
As of the 2001 Indian census,[1] Vadugapatti had a population of 12,354 (51% male, 49% female). Vadugapatti has a literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 65%. Eleven percent of the population is under 6 years of age.
Vadugapatti is famous for its garlic market. A central auction is held twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays. Most of the garlic is exported in bulk to other cities.
The famous lyricist Vairamuthu is from Vadugapatti.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
Coordinates: 10°05′03″N 77°34′13″E / 10.08417°N 77.57028°E