Keeranur, Dindigul
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Keeranur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Keeranur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°36′52″N 77°30′06″E / 10.61444°N 77.50167°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Dindigul |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,299 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Keeranur is a panchayat town in Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated between Palani and Dharapuram. There are more than three places in Tamil Nadu and in the rest of India with the same name, a bigger Keeranur situated near Trichy.
At the 2001 census,[1] Keeranur had a population of 6,299, with males constituting 49% of the population and females 51%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Keeranur has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 50%.
Education
A higher secondary school, middle school, primary school and a girls' school are located in this village. Samarasa Sudda Sanmarga Sangam was formed by Ramalinga Vallalar, is now under the management of Kuppuswamy. The S. K. education foundation helps financially disadvantaged students from all communities.
Occupation
The main occupation of this village is Agriculture. More than 65% of the population is involved in the agriculture industry. About 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of wetlands are available at the Shanmuga river basin. A tank Alangulam holds seasonal water for agricultural purposes.