Sendamangalam (also spelt as Sendai) is a neighbourhood in the city of Namakkal and Taluk in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was merged with the Namakkal Corporation in 2011.

History

The history of Sendamangalam, Namakkal is often confused with Sendamangalam,

Geography

Sendamangalam is located at 11.3°N, 78.23°W. It has an average elevation of 240 m. Sendamangalam is close to Kolli Hills (கொல்லி மலை), which is part of the Eastern Ghats. The closest river is the Kaveri river. The municipality is approximately 350 km southwest of Chennai, 255 km south of Bangalore, 50 km south of Salem, 93 km northwest of Tiruchirapalli, and approximately 200 km north of Madurai.

Climate

The temperature ranges from 20 C to 44 C throughout the year.

Demographics

Population

As of the 2001 Indian census, there were 18,085 people. Males made up 50% of the population, and 50% were female. 9% of the population was under 6 years of age. The average literacy rate was 64%, above the national average of 59.5%. The census reported 73% of males were literate, while 56% of females were literate.

Government and politics

The Senthamangalam taluk is part of Namakkal Lok Sabha constituency.

Civic Administration

Sendamangalam began functioning as a taluk on 2 June 2015. It had previously been in Namakkal taluk.

Economy

Transport

By Air

The nearest domestic airport is the Tiruchirappalli International Airport.

By Rail

The nearest major railway stations are in Namakkal and Salem.

By Road

Sendamangalam is located 12 km northeast from Namakkal on State Highway SH-95.