Srivilliputhur

Location of the town

Srivilliputtur town is located at the foot hills of the Western Ghats 77km south west of Madurai and Madurai-Shenkottai National Highways (NH 208). The Virudhunagar-Tenkasi Broad Gauge chord line of Southern Railway posses through this town which is well connected by Major District Roads with surrounding areas. The town has a population of 73181 as per the 2001 census, being a first grade Municipality with an area of 5.718 sq.km.

Transportation Linkages

The town is well connected by NH 208 (Thirumangalam-quilon) with Madurai City and Major District Roads with Virudhunagar and Sivakasi towns. The town is also linked with Madurai city by Broad gauge Railway line.

Temperature

The maximum Temperature during summer is 39 degree C and during winner is 30 degree C. The minimum temperature various from 24.5 degree C to 26 degree C. The mean humidity is 67.4% which varies from 58.6% to 74.2%

Rain Fall

The town gets major Rainfall during the north east monsoon period. The annual normal Rain fall varies from 400mm to 850mm. The average annual Rainfall being received in the town is 811mm. In the year 2006, rain fall 894.02 mm received.

Nature of Soil

The major group of soils that are found in the town are black cotton soil and red varieties. The block cotton soil constitutes 60% while red soil only 40%

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