Mangudi (Tirunelveli District)

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

Mangudi
Village
Mangudi
Mangudi
Coordinates: 9.354519°N 77.522922°E / 9.354519; 77.522922
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTirunelveli
Population
 (2009)
  Total1,876
Languages
  OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
626111

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 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.

Festivals

  • Panguni festival (3 days)
  • Aadi festival (3 days)
  • Thamizhar Thirunal Pongal vizha
  • Manju virattu

Schools in Mangudi

  • TDTA Middle School
  • P.K.Hr.Sec.School

Tailoring center in Mangudi

  • Annai Theresa Mahalir SHG Tailoring Training Center
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