Anaimalai
Area
• Total	36,813 km2 (14,214 sq mi)
Elevation	25 m (82 ft)

Anaimalai is a taluk in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Agricultural day work is the main occupation. Paddy, banana, sugarcane and other crops are grown in the area. Anaimalai is a pilgrimage spot, due to the worship of the goddess Maasani Amman.

History

Anaimalai was carved out of Pollachi taluk in 2018.

Geography

As it is close to Kerala, it receives both southwest and northeast monsoon through the year.

It encompasses around 31 villages.

The Uppar River runs through Anaimalai and it's a drainage made by Anamalai city people.

Demographics

It had a population of 17,208 according to the 2011 Census, in 4,933 families.^[1] 8,279 are males and 8,929 are females; the average sex ratio is 1,079.

The literacy rate is 78.9%. Thus Anaimalai has lower literacy rate compared to 84% of Coimbatore district. The male literacy rate is 85.59% and the female literacy rate is 72.67% in Anaimalai.

Transport

Anaimalai is well connected by road, rail, and air. Coimbatore International Airport is the nearest airport. Anaimalai Railway Station and Pollachi Railway Station are the nearest.

Economy

The economy of Anaimalai is predominantly dependent on agriculture and independent businesses. Coir manufacturing units operate in the area with materials sourced from local farms.

Culture

Masaniamman Temple, Perumal Swamy Temple, Someswaran Temple, Saibaba Temple, Azhukku Swamy Siddhar Temple & Deivakulam Kaaliamman Temple are in the area.

Education

Schools include:

• Anaimalai Govt. Hr Sec School
• VRT Girls Hr Sec school
• Oxford Matriculation Hr Sec School
• Deeksha Vidhya MAndir Nursery & Primary School
• Forest Hill Academy Mat. Hr. Sec. School

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