Sendamangalam

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Sendamangalam | type = Town | Block HQ
latd = 11.3000 | longd = 78.2333
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Namakkal
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altitude = 240
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 18,085 | population_density =
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area_telephone = 91-4286
postal_code = 637409
vehicle_code_range = TN-28
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Sendamangalam is a Town Panchayat in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of Sendamangalam Block in Namakkal District.

Geography

Sendamangalam is located at coord|11.3000|N|78.2333|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Sendamangalam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sendamangalam] ] It has an average elevation of 240 metres (715 feet). It is close to Kolli Hills (கொல்லி மலை) - which is part of the Eastern Ghats (கிழக்கு தொடர்ச்சிமலை). The closest river is Kaveri (காவேரி). The city is approximately 380 km southwest of Chennai, 250 km outh of Bangalore, 50 km south of Salem and 85 km northwest of Tiruchirapalli (Trichy).

The kadava kings chief capital now known as Kattugudalur,north of virudhachalam town in south arcot district.

History

Between c. 1216 and 1279 CE, Sendamangalam was the capital of the Kadava kings Kopperunchinga I & Kopperunchinga II, who converted it into a military stronghold and fought successfully against Kulothunga Chola III and Rajaraja Chola III, against successive Hoysala kings, and against Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan. The Kadavas remained friendly with the Magadai/Aragalur chief 'Magadan Rajarajadevan pon parappinan Magadaipprumal' and the Tirukoilur chief Malayaman. Their kingdom, however, was eradicated in the course of the campaigns of Maaravaramban Kulasekara Pandyan I.

Economy

Art

Transport

Sendamangalam is located 10 km northeast from Namakkal on State Highway SH-95 (connecting Mohanur-Namakkal-Muthugapatti-Sendamangalam-Rasipuram, 54 km long). The nearest cities from Namakkkal are Karur (43 Km), Salem (55 Km), Erode (55 km), and Tiruchirapalli (85 km). Chennai (Madras), the capital of the state, is 380 km from Namakkal. The nearest airport is in Tiruchirapalli (85 km). The nearest major railway station is at Salem (55 km).

Climate

The temperature ranges from 20 to 44 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

Places to visit

See Namakkalthe thathagiri murugan temple , lord siva temple , kolli hills,lord Perumal Temple Near Bus stand And the Ninamalai Perumal Hills

chools and Education

See Sendamangalamthe Govt.Boys.H.S.School,Govt.Girls.H.S.School,Vedha loga vidhyalaya Matriculation school,

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Sendamangalam had a population of 18,085. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sendamangalam has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 56%. In Sendamangalam, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Recent developments

*AIDS epidemic and control

Politics

Sendamangalam assembly constituency (ST) is part of Rasipuram (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 ]

References

External links

* [http://www.agaram.tn.gov.in/dtp/panmain.asp?pan_name=Sendamangalam Sendamangalam Town Panchayat: Tamil Nadu Government Directorate of Panchayats]
* [http://gisd.tn.nic.in/tnmaps/blks_info.asp?dcode='NAM'&blk_name='Sendamangalam'&drdcd='24010' Sendamangalam Block Panchayat Villages]
* [http://www.namakkal.tn.nic.in/ Namakkal District Webpage (Official Website of Namakkal District Government)]
* [http://www.twadboard.com/namakkal.html Namakkal District Water Supply Status (Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board)]

ee also

Kolli Hills | Rasipuram , Namakkal , Sendamangalam