Vadamadurai

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Vadamadurai | type = city | latd = 10.47 | longd = 78.08
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Dindigul
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altitude = 275
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,418| population_density =
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area_telephone = 04551
postal_code = 624802
vehicle_code_range = TN 57
sex_ratio = 1:1
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Vadamadurai is a panchayat town in Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The name is derived from the tamil word 'vadakku' meaning North. Vada - madurai thus means north of Madurai; the reason why this village was named this is because the Temple City Madurai has a Kallazhagar festival in its Soundara Raja Perumal Temple, that is also celebrated in the temple of the same lord in Vadamadurai. The significance here is, only these two places in the whole of Tamil Nadu have such a temple with such a festival. The festival runs for three days, with 'ther' (temple car) going around the streets on all three days. Udayampatti is the main village in vadamadurai , where agriculture is the main occupation.Udayampatti name is derived as the people residing here belongs to Udayar Community.

Geography

Vadamadurai is located at coord|10.47|N|78.08|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Vadamadurai.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vadamadurai] ] . It has an average elevation of 275 metres (902 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Vadamadurai had a population of 15,418. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Vadamadurai has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 51%. In Vadamadurai, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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