Manamadurai
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Manamadurai மானாமதுரை Vanara Veera Maamadurai |
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| Town | |
 Manamadurai
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| Coordinates: 9°42′N 78°29′E / 9.7°N 78.48°ECoordinates: 9°42′N 78°29′E / 9.7°N 78.48°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Sivaganga district |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Panchayat |
| • Body | Town officers |
| Area rank | 2(District second) |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 32,257 |
| • Rank | 1 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 630 606 |
| Telephone code | 914574 XX |
| Vehicle registration | TN 63 |
Manamadurai is a Town in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is an important junction in Madurai - Rameshwaram Highway and Thanjavur - Manamadurai Highway.
Manamadurai is located at 9°42′N 78°29′E / 9.7°N 78.48°E. It has an average elevation of 81 metres. The Vaigai river flows from north to south through Manamadurai and divides the town into Eastern bank and Western bank.
As of 2011[update] India census, Manamadurai had a population of 32,257. Males constitute 50% of the population and Females 50%. Manamadurai has an average literacy rate of 77% : Male literacy is 82%, and Female literacy is 72%. In Manamadurai, 10% of the population is under six years of age.
Manamadurai falls under Manamadurai State assembly constituency and Sivaganga Loksabha constituency.
Railway line between Rameswaram and Manamadurai became country's first green train corridor. This city is famous for manufacturing Ghatam musical instrument, Clay Pots, Clay Horse and Other clay items.
The 'Chithirai Thiruvizha' festival is celebrated every year in the Tamil month Chithirai for 10 days. The 'Sandanakoodu urus' festival is celebrated every year at Panjbeer Dargah.
The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) Limited is situated in Sivagangai road, which is major employment source for people in and around Manamadurai..Manamadurai was famous for production of jasmine flowers. This industry has dwindled over time due to the destruction of gardens throughout the city. Bricks, Brick tiles and Pot making centres are major industries in Manamadurai.
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