Uppidamangalam
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  Uppidamangalam Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Uppidamangalam Uppidamangalam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°54′25″N 78°10′01″E / 10.90694°N 78.16694°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Karur |
| Population (20011) | |
| • Total | 18,039 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN47 |
Uppidamangalam is a panchayat town in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Demographics[edit]
According to the 2001 India census,[1] the population is 10,039. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Uppidamangalam has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 50%. In Uppidamangalam, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy[edit]
Uppidamangalam has Tamil Nadu's second largest cattle market. Its Sunday market attracts people from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Cattle breeding is a fast growing occupations in the area. Agriculture is prominent. Textiles and imports are major occupations. It is one of the fastest growing villages in the area.
Geography[edit]
Uppidamangalam is approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) east of Karur city
Health care[edit]
Village Government hospital is on the outskirts of Uppidamangalam. Private clinics and a pharmacy are available. Electronics shops, pest shops and tea shops are available.
Education[edit]
Uppidamangalam is well known for its educational institutions. It offers higher and lower secondary Government schools, Rani meyyammai, Karur saraswathi vidyalaya etc.
References[edit]
- ^ "No well known facts for the name of the village but locals believe its act as a road for trade at old period.Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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