Mangudi (Tirunelveli District)
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Mangudi | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 9°21′16″N 77°31′23″E / 9.354519°N 77.522922°E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Tenkasi |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 1,876 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 626111 |
Mangudi is a village in Sankarankoil Taluk, Tenkasi 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 came from Mangudi. Surface explorations by the Department of Archaeology have found black and red ware pieces containing Tamil Brahmi inscriptions (dated 2nd century BC) [1]
Demographics
As on 2009, Mangudi has a population of 1876.[citation needed]
Festivals
- Panguni festival (3 days)
- Aadi festival (3 days)
- Thamizhar Thirunal Pongal vizha
- Manju virattu
- KABBADI TOURNAMENT
Schools in Mangudi
- TDTA Middle School
- P.K.Hr.Sec.School
- R.C.High School
Tailoring center in Mangudi
- All are doing in job works in tailoring industries, Annai Theresa Mahalir SHG Tailoring Training Center, Kavitha Nighty, Nithila Nighty, Thangamanatheri-Malakani.T Empriding
References
The tamil movie Bombay is set in the village of Mangudi
External links
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