Periya Negamam

Periya Negamam
Periya Negamam
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°44′00″N 77°06′00″E / 10.7333°N 77.1°E / 10.7333; 77.1
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictCoimbatore
Area
 • Total
10.88 km2 (4.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
7,098
 • Density652.4/km2 (1,690/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+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.