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Vandavasi
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Vandavasi is the famous city in India. Vandavasi or Wandiwash is a city and a municipality in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located west of Madras in Tiruvannamalai district. Tiruvannamalai District is one of the 30 districts of the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India, Vandavasi was the scene of a decisive battle in the eighteenth-century war between France and the United Kingdom for the control of South Asia. The Battle of Wandiwash was a watershed in Indian history as it cemented British supremacy in South Asia. On January 22, 1760, a British force led by Eyre Coote defeated a French force led by General Lally.
It has an average elevation of 74 metres Vandavasi had a population of 29,612. Males constitute 49 percent of the population and females 51 percent. Vandavasi has an average literacy rate of 75 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent, male literacy is 81 percent, and female literacy is 68 percent. In Vandavasi, 11 percent of the population is under 6 years of age.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Vandavasi enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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