Chinnasalem is a Special Grade Town Panchayat in Kallakurichi district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also the headquarters of Chinnasalem Taluk.
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Chinnasalem | |
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Special Grade Town Panchayat | |
Chinna salem | |
Sunset on chinnasalem lake, | |
![]() ![]() Chinnasalem Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
Coordinates: 11.649546°N 78.859863°E / 11.649546; 78.859863 | |
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State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Kallakurichi |
Area | |
• Total | 13.60 km2 (5.25 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 25,106 |
• Density | 1,435.2205/km2 (3,717.204/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 606201 |
Telephone code | 04151 |
Vehicle registration | TN-15 |
As of 2001 India census, Chinnasalem had a population of 19519. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Chinnasalem has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 50.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 50%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1]
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