- Thirumangalam, Madurai
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native_name = Thirumangalam | type = city | latd = 9.48 | longd = 77.58
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Madurai
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altitude = 12
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 43,371| population_density =
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footnotes =Thirumangalam is a city and a
municipality inMadurai district in theIndia n state ofTamil Nadu . It has a small manufacturing and cottage industries.Geography
Thirumangalam is located at coord|9.48|N|77.58|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Thirumangalam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Thirumangalam] ] . It has an average elevation of 12
metre s (39 feet). The town is situated on the banks of river Gundar, a distributary of riverVaigai .Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Thirumangalam had a population of 43,372. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thirumangalam has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 75%. In Thirumangalam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.Notable personalities
*Viswanatha Dass - A drama artist who played various roles for freedom struggle through various dramas
* Thiru Kambaranbar Raju Servai - Assisted to building various temples in Thirumangalam. Father of divine movement of Thirumangalam.Politics
Thirumangalam assembly constituency is part of
Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency) . [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-11
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]References
External links
* [http://www.Thirumangalam.com] - The Online Community For Thirumangalam People]
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