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{{for|other places with same/similar name|Sendamangalam (disambiguation)}}
{{other places|Sendamangalam (disambiguation)}}
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| name                   = Sendamangalam
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'''Sendamangalam''' also known as '''Senthamangalam''' is a [[town panchayat]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] is situated in [[Namakkal District]].
'''Sendamangalam''' (also transliterated as '''Senthamangalam''') is a [[municipality]] and [[Taluk]] in [[Namakkal district]] in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Thathagiri Murugan.JPG|200px|thumb|Thathagiri Murugan]]
[[File:Thathagiri Murugan.JPG|200px|thumb|Thathagiri Murugan]]
The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal is often misunderstood with Sendamangalam, Kallkurichi dt (formerly Villupuram dt)
The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal is often confused with Sendamangalam,
 
==Geography==
==Geography==
Sendamangalam is located at {{Coord|11.3000|N|78.2333|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Sendamangalam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sendamangalam]</ref> It has an average elevation of 240&nbsp;metres (715&nbsp;feet). It is close to [[Kolli Hills]] (கொல்லி மலை) - which is part of the [[Eastern Ghats]]. The closest river is [[Kaveri]]. The city is approximately 350&nbsp;km southwest of [[Chennai]], 255&nbsp;km south of [[Bangalore]], 50&nbsp;km south of [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] and 93&nbsp;km northwest of [[Tiruchirapalli]] (Trichy) and around 200&nbsp;km North of Madurai.
Sendamangalam is located at {{Coord|11.30|N|78.23|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Sendamangalam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sendamangalam]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|240|m|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 {{convert|350|km|mi}} southwest of [[Chennai]], {{convert|255|km|mi}} south of [[Bangalore]], {{convert|50|km|mi}} south of [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], {{convert|93|km|mi}} northwest of [[Tiruchirapalli]], and approximately {{convert|200|km|mi}} north of [[Madurai]].{{cn|date=August 2023}}
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=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
The temperature ranges from 20 to 44&nbsp;°C throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from {{convert|20|C|F}} to {{convert|44|C|F}} throughout the year.{{cn|date=August 2023}}
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
=== Population ===
=== Population ===
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.
As of the 2001 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.
 
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[[File:Thathagiri murugan mandabam.JPG|Thathagiri murugan temple|thumb]]
[[File:Thathagiri murugan mandabam.JPG|Thathagiri Murugan temple|thumb]]
== Government and politics ==
 
[[Senthamangalam (state assembly constituency)]](ST) [[Sendamangalam taluk]] is part of [[Namakkal (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
== Government and politics ==
The Senthamangalam taluk is part of [[Namakkal (Lok Sabha constituency)|Namakkal Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{cite web
  |url        = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
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=== Civic Administration ===
=== Civic Administration ===
[[Sendamangalam taluk]] in [[Namakkal (Lok Sabha constituency)]] started functioning as Taluk from 2 June 2015.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/new-taluks-begin-to-function/article7276772.ece | title=New Taluks begin to function | date=3 June 2015 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=13 December 2018 }}</ref> The taluk office started functioning at a private building on Sendamangalam – Budhansandai Road near Primary Agriculture Cooperative Credit Society.
Sendamangalam began functioning as a taluk on 2 June 2015. It had previously been in [[Namakkal]] taluk.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/new-taluks-begin-to-function/article7276772.ece | title=New Taluks begin to function | date=3 June 2015 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=13 December 2018 }}</ref>
 
Currently, two Tahsildars, five Deputy Tahsildars and 26 officials were appointed for the new Taluk.
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The nearest domestic airport is the [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport]].
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== Transport ==
=== By Rail ===
=== By Air  ===
The nearest major railway stations are in [[Namakkal#Railway|Namakkal]] and [[Salem Junction railway station|Salem]].
The nearest airport is in Salem(55&nbsp;km).
=== By Road ===
=== By Rail ===
Sendamangalam is located {{convert|12|km|mi}} northeast from [[Namakkal]] on [[List of State Highways in Tamil Nadu|State Highway SH-95]].
The nearest major railway station is at Namakkal (10&nbsp;km) and Salem (55&nbsp;km).
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Sendamangalam is located 12&nbsp;km northeast from [[Namakkal]] on [[List of State Highways in Tamil Nadu|State Highway SH-95]] (connecting [[Mohanur]]-[[Namakkal]]-Muthugapatti-Akkiampatty-Sendamangalam-Gandhipuram-Kalappanaickenpatty, [[Rasipuram]], 54&nbsp;km long). The nearest cities from Sendamangalam are Namakkal (12&nbsp;km), Karur (45&nbsp;km), [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] (50&nbsp;km), [[Erode]] (62&nbsp;km), and [[Tiruchirapalli]] (93&nbsp;km). [[Chennai]], the capital of the state, is 380&nbsp;km from Namakkal.
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*[http://www.agaram.tn.gov.in/dtp/panmain.asp?pan_name=Sendamangalam Sendamangalam Town Panchayat: Tamil Nadu Government Directorate of Panchayats]
* [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://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.namakkal.tn.nic.in/ Namakkal District Webpage (Official Website of  Namakkal District Government)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926145452/http://www.namakkal.tn.nic.in/ |date=26 September 2011 }}
*[http://www.twadboard.com/namakkal.html Namakkal District Water Supply Status (Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board)]
* [http://www.twadboard.com/namakkal.html Namakkal District Water Supply Status (Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board)]


[[Category:Cities and towns in Namakkal district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Namakkal district]]

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For other places with the same name, see Sendamangalam (disambiguation).
Senthamangalam
Municipality
Nickname: 
Senthai
Senthamangalam is located in Tamil Nadu
Senthamangalam
Senthamangalam
Location in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°18′00″N 78°14′00″E / 11.3000°N 78.2333°E / 11.3000; 78.2333
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionKongu Nadu
DistrictNamakkal
TalukSenthamangalam
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodySenthamangalam City Corporation
Elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total27,800
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
637409
Telephone code91-4286
Vehicle registrationTN-88, Namakkal South

Sendamangalam (also transliterated as Senthamangalam) is a municipality and Taluk in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu

History[edit | edit source]

Thathagiri Murugan

The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal is often confused with Sendamangalam,

Geography[edit | edit source]

Sendamangalam is located at 11°18′N 78°14′E / 11.30°N 78.23°E / 11.30; 78.23.[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[edit | edit source]

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

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Population[edit | edit source]

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.


Thathagiri Murugan temple

Government and politics[edit | edit source]

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

Civic Administration[edit | edit source]

Sendamangalam began functioning as a taluk on 2 June 2015. It had previously been in Namakkal taluk.[4]

Transport[edit | edit source]

By Air[edit | edit source]

The nearest domestic airport is the Tiruchirappalli International Airport.

By Rail[edit | edit source]

The nearest major railway stations are in Namakkal and Salem.

By Road[edit | edit source]

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

References[edit | edit source]

  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.

External links[edit | edit source]

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