Sangagiri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sangagiri
Sankagiri, Sankari
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View from Sangagiri Hill
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Transport city
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 Sangagiri
Location in Tamil Nadu
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| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Mazhanadu |
| District | Salem |
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| • Type | Special grade town panchayat |
| Elevation | 330 m (1,080 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,467 |
| • Rank | 4 |
| Demonym(s) | Sangagirian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
637301,637302
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| Telephone code | 91-04283 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 52 |
Sangagiri is a town in the Tamil Nadu state of India. It's located in the Salem district. You can find it along National Highway 544, between the cities of Coimbatore and Salem.
Sangagiri is famous for its historic fort and its many lorry (truck) businesses. It's also an important center for government and education in the area.
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What's in a Name?
The name Sangagiri (pronounced San-ga-giri) comes from the Tamil words 'Sangu' which means 'conch' (a type of seashell), and 'Giri' which means 'hill'. So, it's like 'Conch Hill'!
A Look at Sangagiri's Past
Long ago, during the Sangam age, Sangagiri was part of a region called Mazhanadu. It was also known as Kundrathur. The famous Sangagiri Fort was built in the 15th century by the Vijayanagar empire.
Later, brave leaders like Dheeran Chinnamalai and Tippu Sultan controlled the fort. Eventually, the British took over. Sadly, Dheeran Chinnamalai was executed by the British at Sangagiri Fort on July 31, 1805. The fort then became a place where the British stored taxes for the Kongu Nadu region, and the town grew around it.
People and Population
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count in 2011, Sangagiri had 29,467 people living there. About 52% of the people were male and 48% were female.
Most people in Sangagiri can read and write. About 68% of the people are literate, which is higher than the average for India. Around 10% of the population is under 6 years old. Many people (40%) work in farming, while others own or work with lorries.
Who Lives in Sangagiri?
The main groups of people living in Sangagiri are from the Kongu Vellalar Gounder and Vanniar communities.
Sangagiri's Economy
Sangagiri's economy used to rely mostly on farming. But over the last ten years, many new businesses have grown. These include logistics (moving goods), cement factories, steel industries, spinning mills, and vehicle body-building companies. These new businesses help the town's economy a lot.
Sangagiri is very well known for its truck logistics industry. The SLOA (Sangagiri Lorry Owners Association) is one of the biggest in India! Many famous truck companies like SREE ROAD LINES (SRL) and AST started here. The SLOA also runs a fuel station that has been the top-selling one in India for eight years in a row.
There's also a large cement factory here, India Cements Limited, which can produce 2000 tons of cement every day. The lorry industry in Sangagiri is growing fast, similar to other famous truck centers like Tiruchengode and Namakkal.
Places to See
- Sangagiri Fort: This historic fort is a must-see attraction.
Getting Around Sangagiri
By Air
The closest international airport is Coimbatore International Airport, which is about 117 kilometers away. Another option is Tiruchirappalli International Airport, about 142 kilometers away. For domestic flights, Salem Airport (India) is closer, at 40 kilometers.
By Train
The Sangagiri railway station is also called Sankari Durg railway station (SGE). It's a B-grade station in the Salem division. You can catch trains here to and from major nearby cities.
The closest big railway junctions are Erode and Salem. Even though the station is a bit outside the town, 14 trains stop here every day. Three of these are express trains:
- Yercaud Express
- West Coast Express
- KSR Bengaluru Intercity Express
Famous People from Sangagiri
- P. V. Nandhidhaa: She is an Indian Chess player and India's 17th Woman Grandmaster.
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami: He was the 7th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- Sangagiri Rajkumar: A well-known film director in the Tamil cinema industry.
Images for kids
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Orukkamalai Hill
See also
In Spanish: Sankagiri para niños
