Mahilankottai
| Mahilankottai | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Coordinates: 10°20′00″N 79°21′55″E / 10.33326°N 79.36534°ECoordinates: 10°20′00″N 79°21′55″E / 10.33326°N 79.36534°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Taluk | Pattukkottai |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,014 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Mahilankottai (மகிழங்கோட்டை) is a village panchayat in Pattukkottai taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu,South India- 614701.
Chennai is the state capital for Mahilankottai . It is located around 323 kilometer away from Mahilankottai.. The other nearest state capital from Mahilankottai is Pondicherry and its distance is 185 KM. The other surrouning state capitals are Thiruvananthapuram(Kerala) 324.5 KM, Bangalore(Karnataka) 350.8 KM.
The surrounding nearby villages and Towns and its distance from Mahilankottai are Adirampattinam 4km Thambikottai, Sendakkottai 2.9 KM , Rajamadam 3.3 KM , Pudukkottai Ullur 3.6 KM , Pallikondan 4.2 KM , Malavenirkadu 4.8 KM , Palanjur 4.9 KM ,Thuvarankuruchi 6.9 KM , Ponnavarayankottai 7.0 KM , Anaikkadu 7.1 KM , Vendakkottai 9.8 KM , Thamarankottai ( South) 10.1 KM , Pattukkottai 10.2 KM , Kondikulam 11.1 KM, Nattuchalai 12.3 KM , Aladikkumulai 12.3 KM , Sendankadu 13.7 KM , Veerakuruchi 14.8 KM , Sembalur 15.6 KM , Nambivayal 16.3 KM, Karambayam 17.6 KM , T.maravakkadu , Pannavayal , Thittagudi , Enathi.
Demographics
As per the 2011 census, Mahilankottai had a total population of 1014 with 462 males and 552 females.The literacy rate was 72.38%. Mahilankottai is famous for Shri Aahasa Mariyamman Temple, Karapaga Vinayagar Temple,Sithi Vinayagar Temple, Shri Om Padai Ayyanar Temple, Shri Peramaiya Ayyanar Temple,Shri Raja Gopala Swami Temple, Valuthiyamman Temple, Thavathiru Sri.Singaravadivel Swamigal and Annai Matha Church.
In Mahilankottai village population of children with age 0-6 is 109 which makes up 10.75% of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Mahilankottai village is 1195 which is higher than Tamil Nadu state average of 996. Child Sex Ratio for the Mahilankottai as per census is 1019, higher than Tamil Nadu average of 943.
Also This village is known for its good water resource, that provides drinking water to near by villages.
Most of the villagers in mahilankottai depends on agriculture to earn their livelihood, Apart from that farmers grow coconut,Ground nut,Maize(Corn),Black Gram etc.., Besides agriculture, there are doctors,Engineers, teachers, businessmen and people of other professionals.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Mahilankottai village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of Houses | 245 | - | - |
| Population | 1,014 | 462 | 552 |
| Child (0-6) | 109 | 54 | 55 |
| Literacy | 72.38% | 80.64% | 65.59% |
Near By Cities: Pattukottai, Adirampattinam,
Transport
This village is having certain bus timings from Pattukottai and Adirampattinam(From 6 AM IST to 10 PM IST).
East Goast Road(State Highway 49) is located very close to this village, which connects Chennai,Pondicherry, Nagapattinam,Velankanni,Thoothukudi and all other cities located near Bay of Bengal - South.
Updated by Mani Arumugam.and Edited by Thirumaran.
References
- "Primary Census Abstract - Census 2001". Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu.
- "Primary Census Abstract - Census 2011". Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu.