Mondipalayam Explained

Mondipalayam
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:11.5222°N 77.6492°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Erode
Governing Body:Bhavani
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:1.0
Population Total:843
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:638314
Registration Plate:TN-36
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Blank1 Info Sec1:0km (00miles)
Blank2 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank2 Info Sec1:Erode
Blank3 Name Sec1:Literacy
Blank3 Info Sec1:80%
Blank4 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank4 Info Sec1:Gobichettipalayam
Blank5 Name Sec1:Civic agency
Blank5 Info Sec1:Bhavani
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:Hot (Köppen)
Blank2 Name Sec2:Avg. summer temperature
Blank2 Info Sec2:40°C
Blank3 Name Sec2:Avg. winter temperature
Blank3 Info Sec2:18°C

Mondipalayam is a village located in Bhavani taluk, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. The village falls under the Mylambadi panchayat. Mondipalayam of Tiruppur district is different from this.

Description

This village is home to about 50 families. The primary occupations are agriculture and sand quarrying. Agricultural land in this area is very fertile and crops like ground nut, corn, sugar cane and turmeric grow well. Most of the families are affiliated to the Kongu Vellala Gounder community, a sect under Hinduism.

A large lake with waters touching the brim is the pinnacle to the wellbeing of the villagers. It serves as a water reserve and is used for irrigational purposes. During summer the temperature shoots up to a maximum of 40ْ c and during winter it is as low as 18ْ C.

The villagers worship the goddess Mariamman. Her temple is located in the middle of the village and every year during the month of January, they celebrate the Mariamman Festival. This festivity takes place for about a week and during this time the villagers offer the goddess with rituals and other customary offerings. This is to ensure that the goddess protects the village from evil demons and also provide prosperity and wellbeing.

Temples

Mondipalayam is surrounded by well known temples like Karumalai Aandavar Temple and Karikaali Amman Temple. These temples draw huge crowds during the festive season.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Mondipalayam had a population of 843. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mondipalayam has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 96% and female literacy of 84%.

Access

The nearest Railway station is at Erode and is located at a distance of 26 km. This village is well connected to other cities and towns through the SH1 (State Highways) road network.

Nearest airports to the village are: