Cumbum

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Cumbum town is situated in the Theni District of Tamil Nadu, geographically located between 90 º 30 ‘ and 100 º 11 ' north latitude, between 77 º and 77 º 30 ' east longitude. Cumbum Town is spread over an area of 6.58 Sq.Km. and divided into 33 Wards. There are many temples especially Sri. Kambaraya Perumal Kovil, Sri. Gowmariyamman Kovil, Sri. Nandha Gopal Samy Kovil and three Mosques, three churches are situating for a prolong period. The town is well connected by the district roads with near by urban and Rural Town and villages but not connected by Railways.

Transportation Linkages

Government Transport Corporations plays number of buses. Private transports and mini bus services are also operated day and night. Bus stand with all its facilities is housed in the heart of the town. There is a good transport net work system in the town. The town has been well connected to tourisam place of Thekkadi at Kerala State and Suruli Falls.

Temperature

The Climate of Cumbum town is generally good, since it is situated at the foot of Western Ghats. Average maximum temperatures are 41.6°C and 31.6°C respectively.

Rain Fall

The average annual rainfall is around 836 mm with the town getting its share if rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon.

Nature of Soil

The soil in this region is mostly red soil in nature. Agriculture plays on vital role for its developmental activities. Crops like Paddy, Coconut, Groundnut and various kinds of fruits and vegetables are being cultivated in this area.

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