Kelamangalam
Kelamangalam | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Krishnagiri |
| Elevation | 810 m (2,660 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 10,994 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-70 |
Kelamangalam is a panchayat town in Krishnagiri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Geography
Kelamangalam is located at 12°36′N 77°51′E / 12.6°N 77.85°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 810 metres (2657 feet). Average temperature lingers around 20-25°C. The soil here is laterite. Around 60 percent of people live on farming. This town is situated in an edge of Tamil Nadu. The nearest state-borders to this town are Karnataka(Athibele(or)Athipalli - 16 Kilometers) & Andhra Pradesh(Kuppam - 90 Kilometers).
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[2] Kelamangalam had a population of 11,052. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kelamangalam has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 55%. In Kelamangalam, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Kelamangalam has a Govt.Hr.Sec School(Tamil & English Medium), Govt.Girls High School(Tamil & English Medium), Govt.High School(Telugu Medium). Apart from the Govt.Schools, It has 5 private English medium schools. "Arul Nursery & Primary School" is the oldest among them (From 1983).
Kelamangalam has a Govt.Hospital, Panchayat Union Office, Police Station, Railway station, Post office, 3 Banks, 1 theatre & 3 Petrol stations. It has 2 temples, 2 churches & 3 Masjids. On every Sunday the farmers & merchants will gather at one place(சந்தை).
The People of this town generally knows to speak in minimum 3-4 languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & Hindi). Telugu is the majority language in the town followed by Tamil , which is the official language. As per 2001 census the number of speakers mother tongue wise as follows : Telugus 4,083 followed by Tamils 3,683 , Urdu 1,835 , Kannadigas 1,360 speakers[3]
Nearest cities : Hosur - 16 Kilo Meters, Bangalore - 56 Kilometers, Krishnagiri - 54 Kilometers, Dharmapuri - 72 Kilometers.
Nearest Airport : Bangalore International Airport - 91 km (Approx), Salem Airport Terminal, Kamalapuram - 118 km (Approx)
Tourist/Pilgimage
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Nagamangalam
This is a Pilgrimage Place for Roman Catholic church. The first miraculous water that gushed out at one and a half feet on 19-5-2008.
Pilgrim Centre
Rev father Joy Onnuukkalle OSB, TVE father Henri Bonai MEP Vicar of St Mary's church Royakottai and Mr Perniyanayakam, a traditional Christian devotee from Kalamangalam, gathered together in this J.G farm to discuss about the chapel which they had started in the name of OUR LADY OF LOURDES.
Mass Information
Sunday
11 am - Rosary 11.30 am - Holy mass, adoration with healing prayer 3 pm - Holy mass
Monday to Friday
11 am - Rosary 11:30- Holy mass 2:30 pm - Holt mass
Saturday
11am rosary 11:30 am Holy mass, adoration with healing prayer 3:00 pm holy mass and divine mercy prayer
Second Saturday
10:00 am rosary procession followed by retreat Holy mass and adoration with healing prayer
The place is situated on the Attibele - Royakotta road
SRI NAGA MUNESWARA TEMPLE, Onnagurki
5 Kilometers from Kelamangalam
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kelamangalam
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "Census Of India 2001 Official Digital Library". Census Of India 2001 Digital Library.