- Theni is a district situated in the western agro climatic zone, besides Madurai district. Agriculture continues to be the most predominant sector of the district economy as 30 percent of the population is engaged in agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood.
- The major towns in the district are Andipatti, Bodinayakanur, Periyakulam, Uthamapalayam, Chinnamanur and Cumbum.
- Theni district is located ib Madurai region, nearest city is Madurai just 76km from Theni town. Theni is well connected by road to all important cities in Tamilnadu. The nearest airport is at Madurai 87km and the city is easy accessible to Tuticorin port 208 km and Cochin port 202 km
Horticultural facts
Name of the District | Theni |
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Area (In Hectare) | 71,887 Ha |
Production (In Metric Tonnes) | 13,11,936 MT |
Area of Vegetable crops (In Hectare) | 12,112 Ha |
Production of Vegetables (In Metric Tons) | 3,94,424 MT |
Major Vegetables | Bhendi, Tomato, Radish, Brinjal, Onion, Temperate vegetables like Cauliflower, Beetroot and Knol-khol |
Area of Fruit crops (In Hectare) | 24,068 Ha |
Production of Fruits (In Metric Tons) | 6,50,560 MT |
Major Fruits | Mango, Banana, Grapes, Guava and Amla |
Area of Flower crops (In Hectare) | 975 Ha |
Production of Flower (In Metric Tons) | 10,920 MT |
Major Flowers | Chrysanthemum, Roses, Jasmine, Lily, Mary Gold, Aster, Tuberose |
Area of Spice crops (In Hectare) | 4,000 Ha |
Production of Spices (In Metric Tons) | 11,644 MT |
Major Spices | Pepper and Cardamom |
PPCS Fact Sheet
Name of PPC | Focus Crops | Process Line | Capacity (in MT per Hr) | Capacity (in MT per Day) | Number of days | Capacity (in MT per Annum) |
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Theni PPC | Moringa | Moringa processing Line - 500 Kg / Day ,Fruit & Vegetable Drier Line - 250 Kg/Hr | 0.25 | 2.5 | 300 | 750 |
Chinnamanur PPC | Banana | APEDA Packhouse | 1.5 | 12 | 300 | 3600 |
Cumbum (I) - Multi Produce PPC | Radish, Tomato, Beetroot, Coccinia, Cauliflower, Chillies | Multiproduce Primary Processing - 1 MT/Hr | 1 | 8 | 300 | 2400 |
Cumbum - Banana | Banana | Banana Primary Processing, 3 MT/Hr, | 3 | 24 | 300 | 7200 |
Total | 5.75 | 46.50 | 13950 |