Mangudi (Tirunelveli District)
For other uses, see Mangudi.
| Mangudi | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Mangudi | |
| Coordinates: 9°21′16″N 77°31′23″E / 9.354519°N 77.522922°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 1,876 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 626111 |
Mangudi is a village in Sankarankoil Taluk, Tirunelveli District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Geography
Mangudi is located at 9°21′N 77°31′E / 9.35°N 77.52°E. The nearest towns are Rajapalaiyam, Srivilliputtur and Sankarankovil.
History
Mangudi is an ancient village. The author of Maduraikanchi i.e. Mangudi Marudhanar was hailed from this place. The Department of Archaeology have conducted many surface explorations and found black and red ware pieces containing Tamil Brahmi inscription (dated 2nd century BC) [1]
Demographics
As on 2009, Mangudi has a population of 1876.
Festivals
- Panguni festival (3 days)
- Aadi festival (3 days)
Schools in Mangudi
- TDTA Middle School
- P.K.Hr.Sec.School
Annai Theresa Mahalir SHG Tailoring Training Centre
References
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