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{{Infobox settlement
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= Mannavanur
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| settlement_type = village
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| image_caption = Mannavanur street scene
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = Dindigul
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| parts_type = [[Taluka]]s
| parts = Kodaikanal
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| elevation_m = 1880
| population_total = 5927
| population_as_of = 2001
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| blank1_name_sec1 = Literacy
| blank1_info_sec1 = 75% <ref>Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and [https://www.getelectionresult.com/jaunpur-gram-panchayat-election-2015/ Panchayat] Raj Department, DISTRICT - DINDIGUL, BLOCK - KODAIKANAL, Literacy Status of the Highest Literate Adult [http://bpl.tn.nic.in/TNBPL/bl.php S. 81-86] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081017072850/http://bpl.tn.nic.in/TNBPL/bl.php |date=2008-10-17 }}, 2007</ref>%
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'''Mannavanur''' (Mannavanor, Mannavannur), is a farming village of 1437 households in Mannavanor Panchayat, [[Dindigul district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India, {{convert|35|km}} west from [[Kodaikanal]]<ref name="GOI-2001">
{{cite web
|url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Population_Finder/Population_Finder.aspx?Name=mannavanur&Criteria=V
|title = Census India: Tamil Nadu villages, Mannavanur |work = [[Census of India 2001]]
|publisher = [[Government of India]]
|date = 27 May 2002
|accessdate=2008-10-15
|pages = 1 }}</ref>
It is {{convert|7|km|0}} by road from [[Kumbur]] village and {{convert|9|km|0}} from [[Kilanavayal]] village. Altitude is {{convert|1880|m}}.

==Employment==
There are 2,980 males and 2,947 females,<ref name="GOI-2001"/> most of whom are [[Terrace (agriculture)|terrace]] farmers and agricultural laborers growing potatoes, broccoli, French beans, butter beans, carrots, cauliflower, peas, cabbage and garlic. Out of 569 households reporting income, the means of livelihood are: casual labour 279, subsistence cultivation 21, artisan 265, salary 3, and others 1.<ref>Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, DISTRICT - DINDIGUL, BLOCK - KODAIKANAL, Village Name - mannavanur, [http://bpl.tn.nic.in/TNBPL/bl_rep/bl_livelihood.php?code=2906009&state=TWprPQ==&district=TWprd05nPT0=&block= [https://www.getelectionresult.com/ MEANS OF LIVELIHOOD]</ref>

The Central Sheep and Wool Research Institution- [[Sheep Research Center (Mannavanur)|Sheep Research Center]] employs four full-time scientists and three technical officers. There is a Branch of the [[Punjab National Bank]] near the Research Center building.It caters to all the financial needs of the surrounding villages of- Mannavanur,Kumbur,Keelanavyil,Kavunji,Poondi,Polur and Kilavarai (on the Kerala border).<ref>Branches of Punjab National Bank-MANNAVANUR [http://www.pnbindia.com/allbranches.asp?currentpage=25 #2847]</ref>

==Health==
There is a medical clinic in Mannavanur. Drinking water for most households is supplied from a source within an elevation of less than 100 meters.<ref>Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and Panchayat Rej Department, [http://bpl.tn.nic.in/TNBPL/bl_rep/bl_drink_water_fac_hilly.php?code=2906009&state=TWprPQ==&district=TWprd05nPT0=&block= DRINKING WATER FACILITY (In Hilly Areas)]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} S. 81-86, 2008</ref>
<ref>Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, SANITATION STATUS, DISTRICT - DINDIGUL, BLOCK - KODAIKANAL, Village Name - mannavanur, [http://bpl.tn.nic.in/TNBPL/bl_rep/bl_sanitation.php?code=2906009&state=TWprPQ==&district=TWprd05nPT0=&block= Type Of Sanitation]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} S. 81-86, 2008.</ref>

==Education==
Education has improved in the village all students are studying in Mmannavanur and out of station also.<ref>[http://bpl.tn.nic.in/TNBPL/bl_rep/bl_children_status.php?code=2906009&state=VkVGTlNVd2dUa0ZFVlE9PQ==&district=UkVsT1JFbEhWVXc9&block=UzI5a1lXbHJZVzVoYkE9PQ== , STATUS OF CHILDREN]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> There are 2 Panchayat Union Primary School and 2 Panchayat Union Middle Schools,<ref>Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of School Education, Tamil Nadu Schools [http://www.schools.tn.nic.in/VillageSchools.asp?DCODE=13&BCODE=0004&VTCODE=00841100 Koombur]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> (See photos of one teacher schools in Mannavanor Village. The venue is outdoors.)<ref>[[India Development and Relief Fund]], [http://www.idrf.org/dynamic/modules.php?op=modload&name=My_eGallery&file=index&do=showgall&gid=9 Mannavanoor Village] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070503215434/http://www.idrf.org/dynamic/modules.php?op=modload&name=My_eGallery&file=index&do=showgall&gid=9 |date=2007-05-03 }}</ref>

==Wildlife==
[[Gaur|Bison]], [[sambar (deer)|sambar]], [[barking deer]], [[Nilgiri langur]], [[Nilgiri tahr]] and [[jungle cat]]s are sighted here. The place is also known for its 165 species of butterflies, 15 types of [[Little grebe|dabchicks]], [[Common wood pigeon|wood pigeon]] and the [[Nilgiri pipit]].<ref name="Soma"/>

==Visitor information==
[[File:AMS-Upper Palani Reserve Forest copy.jpg|thumb|200px|Upper Palani Reserve Forest showing Mannavanur]]
Mannavanur is about an hour’s drive from Kodaikanal. Some popular [[backpacking (wilderness)|trekking]] routes pass through the Sheep Center. The route from Kavunji to Kuukkal is fairly difficult.
<blockquote>
From Kavunji take a footpath leading to Mannavanur. From there an old footpath leads to the sheep farm. Cross it and reach the Kodaikkanal road. Follow the road to Kukkal. Enroute, the meadows of sheep farm is pleasant. Near Kukkal you see the caves where ancient men were living. Deer are common.</blockquote>Tourists are required to get permission from the Forest Department to trek in the forest areas. Please contact : Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourist Office, Annasalai,Kodaikanal, PH; 04542- 241675. A trekking map is available from them.<ref>District Collectorate, Dindigul, National Informatics Centre, ''DESCRIPTION OF TREKKING ROUTES'', [http://www.dindigul.tn.nic.in/KodaiTrek.htm 12. Kavunji – Kuukkal (Fairly difficult)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070427220415/http://www.dindigul.tn.nic.in/KodaiTrek.htm |date=2007-04-27 }}</ref>

Nature's Trust has set up a base camp called Camper's Club on a {{convert|26|acre|adj=on}} plot. There are eight small cottages with basic facilities. It organises educational tours and treks (there are 21 routes). They offer a short course in ''eco-technology'' and training in clay modelling, homemade chocolates, dry flower arrangements and [[natural dye]] painting on T-shirts.

The Camper's Club is the only accommodation available in Mannavannur. For prior booking, contact D1, Saibaba Colony, No.1 Kannagai Street, East Tambaram, Chennai. Ph.: 94444-77358.<ref name="Soma">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/09/03/stories/2005090302000300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060628074714/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/09/03/stories/2005090302000300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-06-28|title=Grasslands, Sholas, Bison|last=Soma|first=Basu |date=2005-09-03|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2009-06-21}}</ref>

Visitors to the Sheep Research Center should first see the officer-in-charge at the main office building. Educational institutions can get permission from the officer-in-charge for small groups to camp overnight.<ref>[http://www.kodaikanal.org/places_of_special_interest_in_kodaikanal.html Mannavanur Sheep Station]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==

[[Category:Villages in Dindigul district]]

Mannavanur - Revision history

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