Kangeyam

Kangeyam is a second-grade municipality in Kangeyam taluk of Tiruppur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As of 2011, the town had a population of 32,147.

Economy

Kangeyam is a commercial center. Its main economic activity involves processing agricultural products: rice hulling, coconut oil extraction, and ghee production. Also groundnuts (peanuts) are raised.[1]

The Kangayam bull is indigenous (native) to the area around Kangeyam. This bull variety is known for its superior strength as a draft animal and its ability to adjust to poor nutritional conditions. It is named after the town.[2][3][4][5][5]

References

  1. ↑ "General Information". Department Of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  2. ↑ "Kangayam bull fetches Rs. 1.18 lakh". The Hindu.
  3. ↑ "A show to showcase Kangayam breed". The Hindu.
  4. ↑ "Efforts to prevent Kangayam bull becoming extinct". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2010-08-18. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  5. 1 2 "Animal Husbandry". Tirupur District official website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
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