Mela Ilandaikulam
| Mela Ilandaikulam மேல இலந்தைகுளம் | |
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  Mela Ilandaikulam  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 |
 India |
| 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,TN79 |
| 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.
Education
- R.C. Primary School (Grades 1-5)[3]
- TDTA Middle School (Grades 1-8)[4]
- Thiru Iruthaya Higher Secondary School (Grades 6-12)[3]
Culture
Mela Illandaikulam has temples, kovils, mosques, and churches.
The Hindu temples and kovils include:
- Pathirakaliamman kovil
- Sri Mariamman Temple
- [vadakuvaselvi amman]
- Sakthi vinayagar kovil
- Ulagamman kovil
- Sudalai Madan Temple
- Isakki Amman Temple
- Sri Ganesha Temple
- Sri meensudalai madasamy
- Aiyanar Temple
- Karuppa Sami Temple
- [sriman narayanasamy] 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.[3] 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
St. Paul Church (CSI Groups) in Mela Ilandaikulam.
Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, RC Church in Mela Ilandaikulam.
Mosque in Mela Ilandaikulam
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.
- 1 2 3 "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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