Mannadipattu
| Mannadipattu Mannadipett | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
  Mannadipattu  Mannadipattu Location in Puducherry, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°59′03″N 79°37′55″E / 11.984248°N 79.632082°ECoordinates: 11°59′03″N 79°37′55″E / 11.984248°N 79.632082°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Puducherry |
| District | Puducherry |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 25,473 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | French, Tamil, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| 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 11 enclaves of Puducherry. Also Sellipattu located on the main enclave is a part of Mannadipattu Commune. Mannadipattu along with Nettapakkam Commune forms 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 at 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 goes terminated 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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ http://www.shivatemples.com/tnaadu/tn29.php
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/01/17/stories/2004011700020100.htm
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