Rajapalayam

Location of the town

Rajapalayam is a fast developing Industrial town, located about 90 k.m south of Madurai on the Madurai-Quilon National Highway No.208. Rajapalayam Town is situated at the foot of Western ghat which stretches from Maharastra to Nagerkoil ( Tamilnadu ) through Kerala State.The town grew as a centre for cotton hand looming and weaving that has made the town a more significant zone in Virudunagar district. It has cotton mills and a cement factory.

Transportation Linkages

Rajapalayam is well connected by road with the neighbouring towns and cities of the state. For local transportation, taxis and auto rickshaws are available.

Temperature

The climate of Rajapalayam town is hot and dry and the temperatures range between a maximum of 39?C and minimum of 26?C.

Rain Fall

The town gets major rainfall during the south west monsoon period. The Annual normal rainfall varies from 300 mm to 830 mm. The average annual rainfall being received in the town is 830 mm

Nature of Soil

The major group of soils that are found in the town are black and black loamy soil, which is very much suited for the cultivation of cotton, chillies and millets

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