Mangudi (Tirunelveli District)

Mangudi is a village in Sankarankoil Taluk, Tenkasi District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Mangudi
Village
Mangudi is located in Tamil Nadu
Mangudi
Mangudi
Mangudi is located in India
Mangudi
Mangudi
Coordinates: 9°21′16″N 77°31′23″E / 9.354519°N 77.522922°E / 9.354519; 77.522922
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTenkasi
Population
 (2009)
 • Total1,876
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
626111

Geography

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Mangudi is located at 9°21′N 77°31′E / 9.35°N 77.52°E / 9.35; 77.52. The nearest towns are Rajapalaiyam, Srivilliputtur and Sankarankovil.

History

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Mangudi is an ancient village. The author of Maduraikanchi i.e. Mangudi Marudhanar came from Mangudi. Surface explorations by the Department of Archaeology have found black and red ware pieces containing Tamil Brahmi inscriptions (dated 2nd century BC) [1]

Demographics

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As on 2009, Mangudi has a population of 1876.[citation needed]

Festivals

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  • Panguni festival (3 days)
  • Aadi festival (3 days)
  • Thamizhar Thirunal Pongal vizha
  • Manju virattu
  • KABBADI TOURNAMENT

Schools in Mangudi

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  • TDTA Middle School
  • P.K.Hr.Sec.School
  • R.C.High School

Tailoring center in Mangudi

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  • All are doing in job works in tailoring industries, Annai Theresa Mahalir SHG Tailoring Training Center, Kavitha Nighty, Nithila Nighty, Thangamanatheri-Malakani.T Empriding

References

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The tamil movie Bombay is set in the village of Mangudi

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