Puliyankudi

Puliyangudi is located at . It is mainly an agricultural based town and is famous for its Lemon market; Puliyangudi is also nicknamed 'Lemon City'. During the past years the economic driver of the town was agriculture & allied activities. Puliyangudi town is spread across an area of 55.16 sq.km and it is divided into 33 wards. The town is located at the junction of roads from Madurai, Rajapalayam, Sankarankovil Kovilpatti, Surandai,Kadayanallur, Tenkasi, Sengottai and Kollam. The town is surrounded in the north by Vasudevanallur Town Panchayat and in the south by Punnaiyapuram Village Panchayat. Mullikulam Village Panchayat forms the physical boundary of Puliyangudi in eastern directions. Reserve forest area forms a boundary along western side. ==Demographics==

As per the religious census of 2011, Puliyangudi (M) had 72.22% Hindus, 20.88% Muslims, 6.81% Christians, 0.01% Sikhs and 0.07% following other religions. ==Agriculture==

Puliyangudi city is known for the cultivation of limes. The climate, soil and marketing facilities are quite suitable for the cultivation of this crop, making this city the leader in lime cultivation. Hence, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has established the Tamil Nadu Citrus Research Station in its neighbouring town Sankarankovil. == Schools ==

As per 2009-10 Administration Report there are 66 schools in this municipal town. • Higher Secondary Schools - 7 • High Schools. - 31 • Matriculation Schools - 4 • Middle Schools - 10 • Primary Schools - 14 == Other training institutes ==

• Marutham TNPSC Coaching school • Puliyangudi Academic Achievements Resource Trust (PAART) TNPSC Coaching Center ==References==