Nanguneri facts for kids
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Nanguneri
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 Nanguneri
Location in Tamil Nadu
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| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,764 |
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| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Nanguneri is a small panchayat town located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, a state in India. It serves as a Taluk Headquarters, which means it's an important administrative center for the surrounding area. The town is about 18 miles (29 km) away from the main district headquarters.
One of the most famous places in Nanguneri is the Vanamamalai Perumal temple. This is a special Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is also known as Arulmigu Sree Vanamamalai Totatri Perumal Temple or Totadri Mutt.
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Geography and Location
Nanguneri is found at a specific spot on the map: 8°29′N 77°40′E / 8.48°N 77.67°E. It is located at an average height of about 141 meters (462 feet) above sea level. This elevation gives the town its unique geographical features.
People and Population
According to the census taken in 2001, Nanguneri had a population of 6,764 people. About 49% of the population were males, and 51% were females.
The town has a good literacy rate, meaning many people can read and write. About 76% of the people in Nanguneri were literate, which is higher than the national average of 59.5% in India at that time. For males, the literacy rate was 83%, and for females, it was 70%. About 10% of the town's population was under 6 years old.
Important Landmarks
The most significant landmark in Nanguneri is the Vanamamalai Perumal temple. This is a very old and respected Vaishnavite Shrine. It is also called Arulmigu Sree Vanamamalai Totatri Perumal Temple or Totadri Mutt.
This temple is managed by the Vanamamalai Jeeyar Mutt. They organize annual festivals, which are big celebrations. These festivals usually take place in the months of Pankuni and Chittirai, according to the traditional calendar.
Nanguneri Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
Nanguneri is home to a Special Economic Zone, often called an SEZ. An SEZ is a special area in a country where business and trade rules are different from the rest of the country. This is done to encourage companies to set up factories and create jobs.
The Nanguneri SEZ project began with an agreement signed in 2008. The Indian government approved it in July 2008. This SEZ was planned to help the region grow economically.
One of the early goals for the Nanguneri SEZ was to produce television sets. This was part of a plan by the Tamil Nadu government to distribute color TVs. The government also announced plans to build a "pharma park" within the SEZ. This park would be a large area for pharmaceutical companies to make medicines.
The pharma park was planned to cover about 250 acres (1 square kilometer). It was expected to attract many large and small medicine manufacturers. This would create many direct and indirect jobs for people in the area. It was estimated that medicines worth over ₹500 crore (a large sum of money) would be made there.
The Nanguneri SEZ aims to attract various industries. These include companies that make electronic parts, consumer electronics, and precision engineering products. It also plans to host information technology (IT) and biotechnology companies. The goal is to create a modern industrial area with good facilities.
Getting Around Nanguneri
Nanguneri is well-connected by roads and railways.
Road Transport
The town is located on NH-44 (which used to be NH-7). This highway connects Nanguneri to important cities like Tirunelveli and Nagercoil.
Several state highways also start from Nanguneri:
- SH-89 goes from Nanguneri to Uvari, passing through places like Parappadi and Thisayanvilai.
- SH-92 connects Nanguneri to Vijayapathi, going through Eruvadi and Valliyur.
There are also two other roads that link Nanguneri to Kalakkad and Moolakaraipatti. The town has a bus stand, making it easy to travel to nearby places.
Rail Transport
Nanguneri also has its own railway station. It is on the railway line that runs between Tirunelveli and Nagercoil. The station has two platforms for trains.
Several important trains stop at Nanguneri Railway Station. These include the Guruvayur Express, Ananthapuri Express, and the Nagercoil - Mumbai CSMT Express. Other passenger trains also halt here.
Air Transport
For air travel, the nearest airports to Nanguneri are:
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is about 120 km away.
- Thoothukkudi Domestic Airport, which is closer at about 76 km away.
See also
In Spanish: Nanguneri para niños
