Kangalanchery

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Kangalanchery
Kangalancheri
Village
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
Government
 • TypePanchayat
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Kangalanchery or Kangalancheri is a small village located near Thiruvarur Tamilnadu, India..[1] It is located five kilometers from Thiruvarur town enroute to Mayiladuthurai. The village has gained popularity as of recent times, due to the presence of "Central University". Kangalancherry houses a post office of its own (PIN Code-610101). It also has a library, banks, ATM's, marriage halls. Kendriya Vidhyalaya school is located near Central University.

Kangalancherry is at the confluence of the Nagore - Kumbakonam highway and Thiruvarur -Mayiladuthurai highway. So it has gained popularity among the masses as a junction for shopping.

90% of population in Kangalancheri are following Hinduism while Christians and Muslims are minorities. 8 Hindu temples located in Kangalancheri (Vinayagar temple, Kathayi amman temple, Perumal temple, Thoondikaran temple, Angalamman temple) and prayer halls for Christians and Muslims.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Census 2011 - Town and villages directory". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 27 December 2023.