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| settlement_type = Town | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline = 13_kannara_bridge_near_shencottah.jpeg | | image_skyline = 13_kannara_bridge_near_shencottah.jpeg | ||
| image_caption = 13 | | image_caption = [[Pathimoonnu Kannara Bridge|13 arch bridge]] in Kerala near Sengottai | ||
| nickname = Red Fort | | nickname = Red Fort | ||
| pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | | pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | ||
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Tenkasi district|Tenkasi]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Tenkasi district|Tenkasi]] | ||
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Tenkasi division|Tenkasi]] | | subdivision_name3 = [[Tenkasi division|Tenkasi]] | ||
| subdivision_type4 = [[Taluk]] | | subdivision_type4 = [[Taluk]] | ||
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| founder = | | founder = | ||
| named_for = | | named_for = Red fort | ||
| government_type = Second Grade Municipality | | government_type = Second Grade Municipality | ||
| governing_body = Shencottah Municipality | | governing_body = Shencottah Municipality | ||
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| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
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| area_total_km2 = | | area_total_km2 = 2.68 | ||
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| registration_plate = TN-76 | | registration_plate = TN-76 | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]] | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]] | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]] | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]] 1035 | ||
| website = {{URL|http://www.municipality.tn.gov.in/sengottai/|www.municipality.tn.go.in/sengottai}} | | website = {{URL|http://www.municipality.tn.gov.in/sengottai/|www.municipality.tn.go.in/sengottai}} | ||
| official_name = Shenkottai | | official_name = Shenkottai | ||
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'''Sengottai''' (also known as '''Shencottah''', '''Chenkotta''' or '''Shenkottai''' | '''Sengottai''' (also known as '''Shencottah''', '''Chenkotta''' or '''Shenkottai''') is a [[Town]] in the [[Tenkasi district]], of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://municipality.tn.gov.in/sengottai/abcity_city.htm | title = Sengottai Municipality | publisher = Municipality | access-date = 2012-05-08 }}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Sengottai was originally part of the [[Travancore Kingdom]]. In December 1851, the boundary between [[Tirunelveli]] and Travancore on the Sengottai side was clearly defined as proposed by [[William Cullen (Resident)|General Cullen]] as early as 1846, and finally sanctioned by the [[Madras Presidency|Madras Government]]. Sengottai Municipality was constituted in 1921. In 1949, Sengottai was part of the newly formed state of [[Travancore-Cochin]]. The [[States Reorganisation Act]], 1956 came into effect from 1 November 1956, and consequently, the Tamil-speaking area of Sengottai taluk of [[Kollam district|Quilon district]] were transferred from Travancore-Cochin to [[Tirunelveli district]] of [[Madras State]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/2011/11/01/56th-anniversary-merger-senkottai-kumari-today-aid0175.html | title = History | publisher = oneindia | access-date = 2012-05-09 }}</ref> Sengottai was reclassified from a Grade III municipality to a Grade II municipality as per [[Orders of the Government of Tamil Nadu|G.O. No.85]] dated 22 May 1998.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://municipality.tn.gov.in/sengottai/sal_generalinformation.htm | title = Sengottai | access-date = 2012-05-08 | url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140406163306/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/sengottai/sal_generalinformation.htm | archive-date=2014-04-06 | publisher = Department Of Municipal Administration And Water Supply}}</ref> | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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== Geography and | == Geography and climate == | ||
[[Image:Monsoon view of the Sengottai Gap in the Western Ghats.jpg|thumb|Monsoon view of the Sengottai Gap in the Western Ghats]] | |||
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{{Geographic Location | |||
|title = '''Neighbouring cities & towns''' | |||
|Northwest = [[Achankovil]] | |||
|North = [[Vadakarai]] | |||
|Northeast = [[Ilathur]] | |||
|West = [[Kollam district]] | |||
|Centre = Sengottai | |||
|East = [[Tenkasi]] | |||
|Southwest = [[Vallam]] | |||
|South = [[Courtallam]] | |||
|Southeast = [[Ambasamudram]] | |||
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Sengottai is located at {{Coord|8.59|N|77.14|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Sengottai.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Sengottai, India|website=Fallingrain.com|access-date=26 December 2017}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 181 metres (594 ft). The town is surrounded by the Western Ghats in three sides and lies on the [[Tirunelveli]] to [[Kollam]] and [[Madurai]] to [[Kollam]] highways. The Harihara and Gundar rivers flows through the city. Sengottai Gap is a major mountain pass connecting Kerala and Tamil Nadu in addition to [[Palakkad Gap]]. | |||
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==Notable people== | |||
* [[Nigar Shaji]] - [[ISRO]] Scientist and Project director of [[Aditya-L1]] | |||
* [[Vanchinathan]]- Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{Official website|http://www.municipality.tn.gov.in/Sengottai/|Sengottai Municipality website}} | * {{Official website|http://www.municipality.tn.gov.in/Sengottai/|Sengottai Municipality website}} | ||
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Shenkottai
Shencottah | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Shenkottai | |
 13 arch bridge in Kerala near Sengottai | |
| Nickname: Red Fort | |
  Shenkottai Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°58′24″N 77°14′47″E / 8.973333°N 77.246389°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tenkasi |
| Revenue Division | Tenkasi |
| Taluk | Sengottai |
| Named for | Red fort |
| Government | |
| • Type | Second Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Shencottah Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.68 km2 (1.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 26,823 |
| • Density | 10,000/km2 (26,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| • Other Regional languages | Malayalam |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 627809 |
| Telephone code | 04633 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-76 |
| Sex ratio | ♂/♀ 1035 |
| Website | www.municipality.tn.go.in/sengottai |
Sengottai (also known as Shencottah, Chenkotta or Shenkottai) is a Town in the Tenkasi district, of Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Sengottai was originally part of the Travancore Kingdom. In December 1851, the boundary between Tirunelveli and Travancore on the Sengottai side was clearly defined as proposed by General Cullen as early as 1846, and finally sanctioned by the Madras Government. Sengottai Municipality was constituted in 1921. In 1949, Sengottai was part of the newly formed state of Travancore-Cochin. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 came into effect from 1 November 1956, and consequently, the Tamil-speaking area of Sengottai taluk of Quilon district were transferred from Travancore-Cochin to Tirunelveli district of Madras State.[2] Sengottai was reclassified from a Grade III municipality to a Grade II municipality as per G.O. No.85 dated 22 May 1998.[3]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to 2011 census, Sengottai had a population of 26,823 with a sex-ratio of 1,035 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[4] A total of 2,642 were under the age of six, constituting 1,327 males and 1,315 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 10.06% and 1.21% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 78.09%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[4] The town had a total of 7146 households. There were a total of 10,736 workers, comprising 114 cultivators, 674 main agricultural labourers, 1,923 in household industries, 7,435 other workers, 590 marginal workers, 14 marginal cultivators, 60 marginal agricultural labourers, 105 marginal workers in household industries and 411 other marginal workers.[5]
As per the religious census of 2011, Shenkottai had 76.98% Hindus, 21.19% Muslims, 1.77% Christians and 0.06% following other religions.[6]
Geography and climate[edit | edit source]
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Sengottai is located at 8°35′N 77°08′E / 8.59°N 77.14°E.[7] It has an average elevation of 181 metres (594 ft). The town is surrounded by the Western Ghats in three sides and lies on the Tirunelveli to Kollam and Madurai to Kollam highways. The Harihara and Gundar rivers flows through the city. Sengottai Gap is a major mountain pass connecting Kerala and Tamil Nadu in addition to Palakkad Gap.
| Climate data for Sengottai, Tamil Nadu | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29.7 (85.5) |
31.1 (88.0) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.0 (91.4) |
33.1 (91.6) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.5 (86.9) |
29.2 (84.6) |
29.1 (84.4) |
31.1 (87.9) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 21.6 (70.9) |
22.2 (72.0) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.3 (77.5) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.0 (75.2) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.5 (74.3) |
22.8 (73.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
23.5 (74.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 43 (1.7) |
37 (1.5) |
68 (2.7) |
106 (4.2) |
92 (3.6) |
150 (5.9) |
134 (5.3) |
66 (2.6) |
73 (2.9) |
226 (8.9) |
219 (8.6) |
98 (3.9) |
1,312 (51.8) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[8] | |||||||||||||
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Nigar Shaji - ISRO Scientist and Project director of Aditya-L1
- Vanchinathan- Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sengottai Municipality". Municipality. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ↑ "History". oneindia. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ↑ "Sengottai". Department Of Municipal Administration And Water Supply. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Shenkottai". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" (XLS). Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Sengottai, India". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ↑ "CLIMATE: SHENCOTTAI, Tamil Nadu", Climate-Data.org. Web: [1].