Kombai, Tamil Nadu Explained

Kombai
Native Name Lang:Tamil
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:9.83°N 77.32°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Theni
Governing Body:Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:399
Population Total:12820
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code:625522

Kombai is a panchayat town in Theni District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, in the foot hills of the Western Ghats

Kombai is also well known for dogs. Kombai dog and Rajapalayam dog are also employed in police department.[1]

History

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Geography

Kombai is located at .[2]

Topography

Kombai has an average elevation of 399 metres (1309 feet). The village is situated near Western Ghats and is surrounded by mountains. North Side- Pannaipuram, East Side-Salamalai hills, West Side-Kerala border hills, South Side-Uthamapalayam town. Two mountain called Ramakkal mettu hills situated in west side & Salamali hills situated in east side.

Climate

It has a cold weather almost throughout the year.

Flora and Fauna

The Kombai dog or Polygar dog is a breed of sighthound native to Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Traditionally kept for hunting, they also have a reputation for making excellent guard dogs.

Kombai dog and Rajapalayam dog are also employed in police department.

Demographics

Population

India census,[3] Kombai had a population of 12,820. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kombai has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 65%. In Kombai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Government and politics

Agriculture

Most people living here cherish and focus on Agriculture and Farming as their primary business. The Farmers primarily focus on growing Coconuts and Tamarind, making it one of the largest producers of these items in the region. The farmers grow also seasonal vegetables such as beans, ground nuts, snake guard, etc. Other plantations include Banana, Guava, Mango, etc.

Transport

By Rail

The Bodinayakkanur railway station is the nearest railway station to Kombai

By Road

There are two routes to reach Kombai from Theni. Both takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Kombai.1. Theni-veerabandi-cinnamanoor-uthamapalayam-kombai2. Theni-bodi-Thevaram-Kombai

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. News: Big woof: In a first, desi breed of dogs inducted at MP Police Training School. . live.
  2. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Kombai.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kombai
  3. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.