Pandamangalam
| Pandamangalam | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Pandamangalam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°04′N 77°35′E / 11.06°N 77.58°ECoordinates: 11°04′N 77°35′E / 11.06°N 77.58°E | |
| 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 lakhs of people gathered at the same place.
References
- ↑ "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.