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Sendamangalam is a town, municipality, and taluk in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India.
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  Sendamangalam Location in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°18′00″N 78°14′00″E / 11.3000°N 78.2333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Namakkal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Senthamangalam City Corporation |
| Elevation | 240 m (790 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,085 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 637409 |
| Telephone code | 91-4286 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-88, Namakkal South |
History edit
The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal, is often confused with Sendamangalam, Kallkurichi (formerly Villupuram).[citation needed]
Geography edit
Sendamangalam is located at 11°18′00″N 78°14′00″E / 11.3000°N 78.2333°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 240 metres (790 ft). It is close to Kolli Hills (கொல்லி மலை), part of the Eastern Ghats. The closest river is the Kaveri river. The city is approximately350 kilometres (220 mi) southwest of Chennai,255 kilometres (158 mi) south of Bangalore, 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of Salem, 93 kilometres (58 mi) northwest of Tiruchirapalli, and approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Madurai.[citation needed]
Climate edit
The temperature ranges from 20 °C (68 °F) to 44 °C (111 °F) throughout the year.[citation needed]
Demographics edit
Population edit
As of the 2001 Indian census,[2] there were 18,085 people. Males made up 50% of the population, and females made up 50%. 9% of the population was under 6 years of age. The average literacy rate was 64%, while the national average was 59.5%. 73% of males were literate, while 56% of females were literate.
Government and politics edit
The Senthamangalam taluk is part of Nakkamal Lok Sabha constituency.[3]
Civic Administration edit
Sendamangalam began functioning as a taluk on 2 June 2015.[4]
Economy edit
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Transport edit
By Air edit
The nearest domestic airport is the Salem Airport.
By Rail edit
The nearest major railway stations are in Namakkal and Salem.
By Road edit
Sendamangalam is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northeast from Namakkal on State Highway SH-95.
References edit
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sendamangalam
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 9 October 2008.
- ^ "New Taluks begin to function". The Hindu. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
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