Sendamangalam
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Senthamangalam |
| nickname | Senthai |
| settlement_type | Municipality |
| image_skyline | Nainamalai.JPG |
| pushpin_map | India Tamil Nadu |
| pushpin_label_position | right |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Tamil Nadu |
| subdivision_type2 | Region |
| subdivision_name2 | Kongu Nadu |
| subdivision_type3 | District |
| subdivision_name3 | Namakkal |
| subdivision_type4 | Taluk |
| subdivision_name4 | Senthamangalam |
| established_title | |
| government_type | Municipal Corporation |
| governing_body | Senthamangalam City Corporation |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| elevation_m | 240 |
| population_total | 27,800 |
| population_as_of | 2001 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Tamil |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | PIN |
| postal_code | 637409 |
| area_code_type | Telephone code |
| area_code | 91-4286 |
| registration_plate | TN-88, Namakkal South |
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| name = Senthamangalam | official_name = | other_name = | nickname = Senthai | settlement_type = Municipality | image_skyline = Nainamalai.JPG | image_alt = | image_caption = | pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = India | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Tamil Nadu | subdivision_type2 = Region | subdivision_name2 = Kongu Nadu | subdivision_type3 = District | subdivision_name3 = Namakkal | subdivision_type4 = Taluk | subdivision_name4 = Senthamangalam | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | government_type = Municipal Corporation | governing_body = Senthamangalam City Corporation | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | area_total_km2 = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 240 | population_total = 27,800 | population_as_of = 2001 | population_rank = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = Tamil | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = PIN | postal_code = 637409 | area_code_type = Telephone code | area_code = 91-4286 | registration_plate = TN-88, Namakkal South | website = | footnotes = Sendamangalam (also transliterated as Senthamangalam) is a municipality and Taluk in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu
History
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The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal is often confused with Sendamangalam,
Geography
Sendamangalam is located at . It has an average elevation of 240 m. 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 km southwest of Chennai, 255 km south of Bangalore, 50 km south of Salem, 93 km northwest of Tiruchirapalli, and approximately 200 km north of Madurai.
Climate
The temperature ranges from 20 C to 44 C throughout the year.
Geology
Flora and Fauna === -->
Demographics
Population
As of the 2001 Indian census, 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.
Religion
Languages === -->
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Thathagiri_murugan_mandabam.JPG" caption="Thathagiri Murugan temple"] ::
Government and politics
The Senthamangalam taluk is part of Namakkal Lok Sabha constituency.{{cite web |url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies |accessdate = 2008-10-09 |work = Tamil Nadu |publisher = Election Commission of India |url-status = dead |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |archivedate = 2006-05-04
Civic Administration
Sendamangalam began functioning as a taluk on 2 June 2015. It had previously been in Namakkal taluk.
City Government
Other Authorities/
Civic Utility / Amenities / Services
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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 km northeast from Namakkal on State Highway SH-95.
Education
Media
Sports
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References
References
- [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Sendamangalam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sendamangalam]
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
- (3 June 2015). "New Taluks begin to function". The Hindu.
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