Mathankovil patti
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Mathankovilpatti, also known as Mathai, is a paraiyar majority village situated in Virudhunagar district, Sivakasi taluk, Tamil Nadu, India.
History
The village, its church, and its schools were established in the early 20th century by missionaries of the Catholic Church. The village is named after the Upagara Matha church which is located in the village.
There are around 2,000 residents Manthakovil patti and the literacy level is at 90%. Around 75% of the people are paraiyars.
Occupation
The primary occupation of the village residents lies in building construction and cracker manufacturing. The village rose into prominence due to the presence of Tamil Nadu Cements (TANCEM), which is located within 4 kilometers of the village. It is a business center of the surrounding villages and also a stopover point for transit to other villages.
Location
Manthakovilpatti is located 13 km from the Sivakasi town bus stand.
Prominent Churches
- St. Upagara Matha Church
- CSI Church
- Holy Bethesda Church
Prominent Temples
- Bethesda Church
- Kaliyuga Muniyandi Kovil
- Murugan Kovil
- Angalaparameshwari Thirukovil
- Vazhi Pillaiyar Kovil
- Kaliamman Temple
- Ondi Veeran Kovil
- Sdachi Amman Kovil
- Aandi Murguan Kovil
- Manjana Mariamman Kovil
- Kamatchi Amman Kovil
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