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Sendamangalam | |
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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 | 27,800 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 637409 |
| Telephone code | 91-4286 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-88, Namakkal South |
Sendamangalam (also spelt as Sendai) is a neighbourhood in the city of Namakkal and Taluk in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was merged with the Namakkal Corporation in 2011.
History
The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal is often confused with Sendamangalam,
Geography
Sendamangalam is located at 11°18′N 78°14′E / 11.30°N 78.23°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 240 metres (790 ft). Sendamangalam is close to Kolli Hills (கொல்லி மலை), which is part of the Eastern Ghats. The closest river is the Kaveri river. The municipality is approximately 350 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
The temperature ranges from 20 °C (68 °F) to 44 °C (111 °F) throughout the year.[citation needed]
Demographics
Population
As of the 2001 Indian census,[2] there were 18,085 people. Males made up 50% of the population, and 50% were female. 9% of the population was under 6 years of age. The average literacy rate was 64%, above the national average of 59.5%. The census reported 73% of males were literate, while 56% of females were literate.
Government and politics
The Senthamangalam taluk is part of Namakkal Lok Sabha constituency.[3]
Civic Administration
Sendamangalam began functioning as a taluk on 2 June 2015. It had previously been in Namakkal taluk.[4]
Economy
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Transport
By Air
The nearest domestic airport is the Tiruchirappalli International 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
- ^ 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.
External links
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- Sendamangalam Town Panchayat: Tamil Nadu Government Directorate of Panchayats
- Sendamangalam Block Panchayat Villages
- Namakkal District Webpage (Official Website of Namakkal District Government) Archived 26 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- Namakkal District Water Supply Status (Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board)