Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Chennimalai had a population of 15,526. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chennimalai has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 67%. 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The murugan temple is situated at about 490 meters above sea level and this hill is noted for its natural flora and fauna. This hill also has rare medicinal herbs in its lush green forests. In Devanagiri this hill is called Siragiri and Chenniyangiri. In Tamil it is called Chennimalai. The city underneath the hill is also called Chennimalai.Buses are provided to go for the temple.
Chennimalai stands No.1 Rank in Hand made Bed sheets, Handicrafts, Lungies, Hand Made Curtains, Hand Looms & Print Designs. Garments from here travels to all parts of Tamil Nadu & even North India. Many people here are running their Business in HandLooms & Power Looms.
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