Mela Ilandaikulam
Mela Ilandaikulam மேல இலந்தைகுளம் | |
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Village | |
![]() ![]() Mela Ilandaikulam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
Coordinates: 8°56′34″N 77°41′09″E / 8.9428°N 77.6858°ECoordinates: 8°56′34″N 77°41′09″E / 8.9428°N 77.6858°E | |
Country |
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State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Tirunelveli |
Talukas | Sankarankoil |
Area | |
• Total | 4 km2 (2 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,824 |
• Density | 960/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 627951 |
Telephone code | 04636292xxx |
Vehicle registration | TN72, TN76 |
Largest city | Tirunelveli |
Nearest city |
Sankarankovil Kayatharu |
Literacy | 67% |
Lok Sabha constituency | Sankarankovil |
Mela Ilandaikulam is a village in Sankarankoil, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu state, India. It is situated east of National Highway 7 between Tirunelveli and Kovilpatti.
Economy
The primary business of Mela Ilandaikulam is agriculture. The primary crops produced by the village include: rice, cotton, onions, tomatoes, green chili peppers and peanuts.
Demographics
The 2011 census registered a village population of 3,824, with 1,897 males and 1,927 females.[1] The literacy rate is 67%. 56% of the population are classified as workers, with the non-workers including housewives, children, and students. 10% of the population was under six years of age.[2]
Infrastructure
Mela Ilandaikulam has over five hundred windmills, each generating about 1250 kW of electricity.[3]
Education
- R.C. Primary School (Grades 1-5)[4]
- TDTA Middle School (Grades 1-8)[5]
- Thiru Iruthaya Higher Secondary School (Grades 6-12)[4]
Culture
Mela Illandaikulam has temples, kovils, mosques, and churches.
The Hindu temples and kovils include:
- Pathirakaliamman kovil
- Sri Mariamman Temple
- Sakthi vinayagar kovil
- Ulagamman kovil
- Sudalai Madan Temple
- Isakki Amman Temple
- Sri Ganesha Temple
- Sri meensudalai madasamy
- Aiyanar Temple
- Karuppa Sami Temple
The Islamic mosques include:
- Pallivaasal Mosque
The churches include:
- St. Paul Church of the Church of South India (CSI). They celebrate Christmas, and also have a seven-day festival every May 20.
- Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (St. Annai Velankanni Matha Church). They are part of the Roman Catholic Church.[4] They hold annual festivals in the second week of May, and also the Thiru Iruthaya Andavar festival, which starts on May 20, and which lasts for three days.
Image gallery
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St. Paul Church (CSI Groups) in Mela Ilandaikulam.
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Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, RC Church in Mela Ilandaikulam.
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Mosque in Mela Ilandaikulam
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Windmill in Mela Ilandaikulan.
References
- ↑ "CENSUS OF INDIA 2011 - DIRECTORATE OF CENSUS OPERATIONS - TAMILNADU - TIRUNELVELI". Rural Development and Panchayat Department - Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
- ↑ "Mela Ilandaikulam village Population". Population of India (Ourhero.in). Retrieved 2014-09-21.
- ↑ Power fan, Mela Ilandaikulam. (2011), Power fan kilo watts image details, in Mela Ilandaikulam., Mela Ilandaikulam, Tamil Nadu., retrieved June 20, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Melailandaikulam". Diocese of Palayamkottai. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
- ↑ "T. D. T. A. MS, Melaelanthaikulam in Tirunelveli District". Veethi. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
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