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Mangudi (Tirunelveli District)

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Country
  
India

District
  
Tirunelveli

PIN
  
626111

State
  
Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Population
  
1,876 (2009)

Mangudi (Tirunelveli District)

Mangudi is a village in Sankarankoil Taluk, Tirunelveli District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Contents

Map of Mangudi, Tamil Nadu

Geography

Mangudi is located at 9.35°N 77.52°E / 9.35; 77.52. The nearest towns are Rajapalaiyam, Srivilliputtur and Sankarankovil.

History

Mangudi is an ancient village. The author of Maduraikanchi i.e. Mangudi Marudhanar was hailed from this place. The Department of Archaeology have conducted many surface explorations and found black and red ware pieces containing Tamil Brahmi inscription (dated 2nd century BC)

Demographics

As on 2009, Mangudi has a population of 1876.

Festivals

  • Panguni festival (3 days)
  • Aadi festival (3 days)
  • Schools in Mangudi

  • TDTA Middle School
  • P.K.Hr.Sec.School
  • Annai Theresa Mahalir SHG Tailoring Training Centre

    References

    Mangudi (Tirunelveli District) Wikipedia