Rasipuram
Rasipuram | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Rajakkalpuram | |
| Coordinates: 11°27′42″N 78°11′27″E / 11.4618°N 78.1909°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Namakkal 637408 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Selection Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Rasipuram Municipality |
| Elevation | 246 m (807 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 88,584 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-28,88 |
Rasipuram is a Municipality in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and suburb of city of Salem located in Namakkal District. It is the headquarters for the Rasipuram taluk. As of 2015, the town had a population of 88,584 and an area of 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi). It has 27 wards and steps have been taken to increase the wards to 33. Rasipuram is known for ghee and tapioca sago.