Pandamangalam

Pandamangalam
city
Pandamangalam

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 11°04′N 77°35′E / 11.06°N 77.58°E / 11.06; 77.58Coordinates: 11°04′N 77°35′E / 11.06°N 77.58°E / 11.06; 77.58
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Namakkal
Population (2001)
  Total 5,949
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Pandamangalam is a panchayat town in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Pandamangalam had a population of 5949. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Pandamangalam has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 62%. In Pandamangalam, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. Pandamangalam is located near the river cauvery [which is the longest river in Tamil Nadu].The three temples [for Lord Shiva,Lord Vihnu and Goddess Maariamman] located very close to each other in Pandamangalam makes it special from other near by places.The most significant thing about Pandamangalam is the two God's Carts [for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Maariamman],which is been pulled off during the festival time half around the town,with lacks of people gathered at the same place.

References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.


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