Jagathala

Jagathala is a panchayat town in The Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Jagathala
Jegathala or Jakkadha
Village
Jagathala
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°24′16″N 76°46′58″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThe Nilgiris
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,383
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN43

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[1] Jegathala had a population of 14,383. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Jegathala has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 73%; 9% of the population are under 6 years of age. There are about 400 household in this village.

Jegathala is one of the panchayat towns in Nilgiris, located at an altitude of 1,850 m above sea level. It is 7 km from Coonoor and 13 km from Ooty.

References
  1. "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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