Country India District Theni Elevation 399 m Local time Friday 6:45 AM | State Tamil Nadu Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Population 12,820 (2001) | |
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Weather 23°C, Wind S at 0 km/h, 86% Humidity | ||
Kombai is a panchayat town in Theni District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Map of Kombai, Tamil Nadu 625522
It is known for cardamom, which it exports. It is also a producer of tamarind and coconuts. Kombai is also well known for the breed of dog "Kombai" which is trained to be used for hunting purposes.
Kombai is famous for Sri Renganathar Temple, located on the foot hills of western ghats, Festival celebrated during five Saturday Tamil month Puratasi, famous for its car festival.Kombai Zamindar Mr.A.Appaji Rajkumar and Illya Zamindar Mr.S.Logandurai use to coordinate with all Community in the village to organize this Car fesvital.
Kombai is famous Cinima director/actor Rajkaboor's birthplace and also the Ranjith Jayakody,director of film Puriyaadha Pudhir Movie was born and brought up here. 125 years old Sri Kannika Parameshwari Schools are located in kombai where the famous music director Ilaiyaraja studied.
Geography
Kombai is located at 9.83°N 77.32°E / 9.83; 77.32. It has an average elevation of 399 metres (1309 feet .
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, 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 57%. In Kombai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Climate
Kombai is surrounded by mountains. It has a cold weather almost throughout the year. Two famous buildings called Manikkoondu Mahal and Rajamahal are situated in this city