Jamunamarathoor
Jamunamarathur | |
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Town | |
| Jamunamarathoor | |
Jamunamarathur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°35′50.3″N 78°53′16.1″E / 12.597306°N 78.887806°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruvanamalai |
| Elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 9,861 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 04181 |
Jamunamarathoor also known as Jamunamarathur, is a town in the top of Jawathu Hills.[1] It has a population of 9861 and altitude of 857m.
It is the second highest altitude town in Thiruvannamalai district.[2] It became a 3rd grade town Panchayat in 1999 and second grade in 2008. There is a Forest Government Higher Secondary School in the village.[3]
In February 2026, a Rs.103 crore project was sanctioned to extend the single lane highway into a two-lane highway road.[4]
References
- ^ Sampath, Rajalakshmi (10 August 2024). "Independence from poor network: 4G link for TN's Jawadhu Hills from August 15". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "Forest Department stops work for concrete road in reserve forest in Tiruvannamalai over non-obtainment of NOC". The Hindu. 20 October 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "Oldest Forest govt. school in Jawadhu Hills secures 95% in Plus Two examinations". The Hindu. 8 May 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ staff (13 February 2026). "Minister Velu lays foundation for Rs 103 Crore Jamunamarathur amirthi road project". Latest News, Breaking News Today Coimbatore, Tamilnadu - Politics, Business, Politics - Afternoonnews. Retrieved 20 March 2026.