Sendamangalam

Sendamangalam is a town, municipality, and taluk in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India.

Sendamangalam
Town
Nickname: 
Senthai
Sendamangalam is located in Tamil Nadu
Sendamangalam
Sendamangalam
Location in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11.3000°N 78.2333°E / 11.3000; 78.2333
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionKongu Nadu
DistrictNamakkal
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodySenthamangalam City Corporation
Elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total18,085
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
637409
Telephone code91-4286
Vehicle registrationTN-88, Namakkal South

History
Thathagiri Murugan

The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal, is often confused with Sendamangalam, Kallkurichi (formerly Villupuram).

Geography

Sendamangalam is located at 11.3000°N 78.2333°E / 11.3000; 78.2333.[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.

Climate

The temperature ranges from 20 °C (68 °F) to 44 °C (111 °F) throughout the year.

Demographics

Population

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.


Thathagiri murugan temple

Government and politics

The Senthamangalam taluk is part of Nakkamal Lok Sabha constituency.[3]

Civic Administration

Sendamangalam began functioning as a taluk on 2 June 2015.[4]

Transport

By Air

The nearest domestic airport is the Salem Airport.

By Rail

The nearest major railway stations are in Namakkal and Salem.

By Road

Sendamangalam is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northeast from Namakkal on State Highway SH-95.


References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sendamangalam
  2. "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.
  3. "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.
  4. "New Taluks begin to function". The Hindu. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
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