Ilayangudi

Ilaiyangudi, also spelled Ilayangudi or Ilaiyangudi, is a taluk headquarters and Sub Town. It is situated 21 km Southeast of Manamadurai, in Sivaganga district, India. The town Sivaganga is roughly 37 km Northwest of Ilaiyangudi. The nearest airport is at Madurai, and the Paramakudi Junction Railway Station serves Ilaiyangudi. The nearest town is Paramakudi which is 11 km away, and Ilayangudi is 66 km from Karaikudi and 70 km from Madurai.Islam was introduced to Ilayangudi during the 6th and 7th century by Arab traders. Because of this, the majority of the people in the town are now Muslim. The old Muslim community of this town is engaged in different trades such as textile weaving, transportation and plantation of betel leaves and it also has various esteemed educational institutions of Sivaganga district. Kadai theru is the heart of the Sub town and is known for its shops and retail outlets.DemographicsIndia census, Ilayangudi is a Town Panchayat in the district of Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. The Ilayangudi is divided into 18 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Ilayangudi Town Panchayat has population of 24,767 of which 12,448 are males and 12,319 are females according to the report released by the census of India in 2011.Population of children between the age of 0-6 is 2657, accounting for 10.73% of total population of Ilayangudi (TP). In Ilayangudi town Panchayat, the female sex ratio is of 990, versus the state average of 996. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Ilayangudi is around 942, compared to the Tamil Nadu state average of 943. The literacy rate of Ilayangudi city is 88.94%, higher than state average of 80.09%. In Ilayangudi, male literacy is around 93.03%, while female literacy rate is 84.83%. Among the population, 70% are Islamic, 27% are Hindu, and 3% are Christians, with a mix of Catholics and Protestants.