Uppidamangalam

Uppidamangalam
Panchayat town
Uppidamangalam Location in Tamil Nadu, India Show map of Tamil Nadu Uppidamangalam Uppidamangalam (India) Show map of 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

Uppidamangalam is a panchayat town in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

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.

References

1. "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.