Mannadipattu

Mannadipattu
Mannadipett
Commune
Mannadipattu
Location in Puducherry, India
Mannadipattu
Mannadipattu (India)
Coordinates: 11°59′03″N 79°37′55″E / 11.984248°N 79.632082°E / 11.984248; 79.632082Coordinates: 11°59′03″N 79°37′55″E / 11.984248°N 79.632082°E / 11.984248; 79.632082
Country  India
State Puducherry
District Puducherry
Population (2001)
 • Total 25,473
Languages
 • Official French, Tamil, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 605 501
Telephone code 0413
Vehicle registration PY-05
Sex ratio 50% ♂/♀

Mannadipattu (Tamil: மண்ணாடிப்பட்டு) is a Village, Commune and Assembly Constituency in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It consists of 3 enclaves out of the 11 enclaves of Puducherry. Also, Sellipattu, located on the main enclave, is a part of Mannadipattu Commune. Mannadipattu, along with Nettapakkam Commune, forms the western border to the Union Territory.

History

Suttukeni had been active in trade with Rome via Arikamedu Port in 2nd century BCE. It is located 7 km from Mannadipattu.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Mannadipattu had a population of 25,473. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bahour has an average literacy rate of 81.49%, male literacy is 88.89%, and female literacy is 74.13%. In Bahour, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Geography

Mannadipattu is 24 km from Puducherry city. It is connected with Puducherry by Puducherry-Thirukkanur (via Mannadipattu) Bus Route.

Road Network

Two RC Roads passes through Mannadipattu. They are

  • Frontier Road (RC-21)
  • Mannadipattu–Thirukkanur Road (RC-32)

In fact, Frontier road ends at Mannadipattu.

Places of interest

Chandrasekharar Temple, Thiruvakkarai

Chandrasekharar Temple,[2] Thiruvakkarai is located at 5 km from Mannadipattu. This temple is praised by Saint Sambandar in Thevaraam.

National Fossil Park, Thiruvakkarai

National Fossil Park,[3] Thiruvakkarai is the first fossil park in India. It is maintained by the Geological Survey of India. The wood fossils are spread over 247 acres in nine separate enclaves around Thiruvakkarai.

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ http://www.shivatemples.com/tnaadu/tn29.php
  3. ↑ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/01/17/stories/2004011700020100.htm
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