Sendamangalam
Municipality in Tamil Nadu, India
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Sendamangalam (also transliterated as Senthamangalam) is a municipality and Taluk in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Senthamangalam | |
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  Senthamangalam Location in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11.3000°N 78.2333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Namakkal |
| Taluk | Senthamangalam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Senthamangalam City Corporation |
| Elevation | 240 m (790 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 27,800 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 637409 |
| Telephone code | 91-4286 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-88, Namakkal South |
History
The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal is often confused with Sendamangalam,
Geography
Sendamangalam is located at 11.30°N 78.23°E.[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
The temperature ranges from 20 °C (68 °F) to 44 °C (111 °F) throughout the year.[citation needed]
Demographics
Population
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.
Government and politics
The Senthamangalam taluk is part of Namakkal Lok Sabha constituency.[3]
Civic Administration
Sendamangalam began functioning as a taluk on 2 June 2015. It had previously been in Namakkal taluk.[4]
Transport
By Air
The nearest domestic airport is the Tiruchirappalli International Airport.
By Rail
The nearest major railway stations are in Namakkal and Salem.
By Road
Sendamangalam is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northeast from Namakkal on State Highway SH-95.
