Kannamangalam, previously referred as Mangalam is a panchayat town in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indianstate of Tamil Nadu. It is located around 21 km from Vellore. Places with the suffix "mangalam" were believed to have been given as charity by the Kings of a particular reign, "Kannamangalam" was thus named by the same criteria. The Naganathi River, which passes through locality serve the water needs of the town during seasonal periods. Mudaliars and Muslims form the majority of the population in Kannamangalam town. Where as, Vanniyars are abundant in neighbouring villages.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[1] Kannamangalam had a population of 7399. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Kannamangalam has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 67%. In Kannamangalam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Schools and colleges
Desia Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Kattukkanalur Village Panchayat
Girls Higher Secondary School, Kattukkanalur Village Panchayat
Government Higher Secondary School, Kattukkanalur Village Panchayat
