Uppidamangalam
Uppidamangalam is a panchayat town in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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  Uppidamangalam Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Uppidamangalam Uppidamangalam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°54′25″N 78°10′01″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 |
Demographics
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
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
Uppidamangalam is approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) east of Karur city
Health care
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
Uppidamangalam is well known for its educational institutions. It offers higher and lower secondary Government schools, Rani meyyammai, Karur saraswathi vidyalaya etc.
References
- "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.