Natham is a panchayat town in Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As of 2001 India census, Natham had a population of 22,533. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Natham has an average literacy rate of 40%, lesser than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 36%, and female literacy is 46%. In Natham, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The number of drop outs in this village is also higher. Natham has a Mariamman Temple which conducts annual rituals that are famous in the entire group of villages. The festivals during the season include people performing various activities to Amman viz - Pal Kodam, walking on fire, carrying fire pots, etc.Natham Kovilpatty Kailasanathar temple is very famous in navakiraka pooja that was built many years back. In and around Natham there are considerate amount of Muslims.The Christian population is comparatively low. Natham is famous for Mango, Tamarind, Coconut, Guava, Cotton business/ready made...
