Periya Negamam
Periya Negamam | |
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Periya Negamam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°44′00″N 77°06′00″E / 10.7333°N 77.1°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.88 km2 (4.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,098 |
| • Density | 652.4/km2 (1,690/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Periya Negamam is a panchayat town in Pollachi taluk of Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located in the north-western part of the state, it is one of the 33 panchayat towns in the district. Spread across an area of 10.88 km2 (4.20 sq mi), it had a population of 7,098 individuals as per the 2011 census. The region is known for its handloom industry and the production of Negamam cotton saris.