| Pennathur | |
|---|---|
| city | |
| Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°15′N 79°14′E / 12.250°N 79.233°ECoordinates: 12°15′N 79°14′E / 12.250°N 79.233°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruvannamalai District |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,014 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Pennathur is a panchayat town in Tiruvannamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
As of 2001[update] India census, Pennathur had a population of 8014. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pennathur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 60%. In Pennathur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.