Mondipalayam

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Mondipalayam
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Mondipalayam
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Mondipalayam
Mondipalayam (India)
Coordinates: 11°31′20″N77°38′57″E / 11.52222°N 77.64917°E / 11.52222; 77.64917
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Erode
Government
  BodyBhavani
Area
  Total1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)[ citation needed ]
  Total843
  Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
638314
Vehicle registration TN-36
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest cityErode
Literacy80%
Lok Sabha constituencyGobichettipalayam
Civic agencyBhavani
Climate Hot (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature40 °C (104 °F)
Avg. winter temperature18 °C (64 °F)

Mondipalayam is a village located in Bhavani taluk, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. The village falls under the Mylambadi panchayat. Mondipalayam of Tiruppur district is different from this.

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Description

This village is home to about 50 families. The primary occupations are agriculture and sand quarrying. Agricultural land in this area is very fertile and crops like ground nut, corn, sugar cane and turmeric grow well. Most of the families are affiliated to the Kongu Vellala Gounder community, a sect under Hinduism.

A large lake with waters touching the brim is the pinnacle to the wellbeing of the villagers. It serves as a water reserve and is used for irrigational purposes. During summer the temperature shoots up to a maximum of 40ْ c and during winter it is as low as 18ْ C.

The villagers worship the goddess Mariamman. Her temple is located in the middle of the village and every year during the month of January, they celebrate the Mariamman Festival. This festivity takes place for about a week and during this time the villagers offer the goddess with rituals and other customary offerings. This is to ensure that the goddess protects the village from evil demons and also provide prosperity and wellbeing.

Temples

Mondipalayam is surrounded by well known temples like Karumalai Aandavar Temple and Karikaali Amman Temple. These temples draw huge crowds during the festive season.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Mondipalayam had a population of 843.[ citation needed ] Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mondipalayam has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 96% and female literacy of 84%.

Access

The nearest Railway station is at Erode and is located at a distance of 26 km. This village is well connected to other cities and towns through the SH1 (State Highways) road network.

Nearest airports to the village are:

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