Kombai, Tamil Nadu


Kombai is a panchayat town in Theni District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, in the foot hills of the Western Ghats.

Geography

Kombai is located at.

Topography

Kombai has an average elevation of 399 metres. The village is situated near Western Ghats and is surrounded by mountains. North Side- Pannaipuram, East Side-Salamalai hills, West Side-Kerala border hills, South Side-Uthamapalayam town. Two mountain called Ramakkal mettu hills situated in west side & Salamali hills situated in east side.

Demographics

Population

India census, Kombai had a population of 12,820. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kombai has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 65%. In Kombai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

The Bodinayakkanur railway station is the nearest railway station to Kombai.

Notable people