Bhavani
Bhavani is a Town and Taluka in Erode District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bhavani Block (CD) is 05750. The total area of Bhavani Taluka is 1,494 km², which includes 1,392.50 km² of rural area and 101.63 km² of urban area. Bhavani has a sex ratio of approximately 969 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhavani Taluka
Bhavani Taluka has a total of 53 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bhavani Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alathur | Alathur | Salangapalayam |
2 | Andikulam | Andikulam | Bhavani |
3 | Anthiyur | Chinnathambipalayam | Anthiyur |
4 | Attavanaipudur | Attavanaipudur | Olagadam |
5 | Bhavani | Thottipalayam | Bhavani |
6 | Boothapadi | Bhootapadi | Ammapettai |
7 | Brammadesam | Bramadesam | Anthiyur |
8 | Burgur | Burgur | Anthiyur |
9 | Burgur South R F | N/A | Bhavani |
10 | Chennampatti | Chennampatti | Ammapettai |
11 | Chinnapuliyur | Chinnapuliyur | Bhavani |
12 | Ennamangalam | Ennamangalam | Anthiyur |
13 | Ennamangalam R F | N/A | Bhavani |
14 | Gettisamudram | Gettisamudram | Anthiyur |
15 | Illippili | Guruvareddiyur | Ammapettai |
16 | Kadappanallur | Kadappanallur | Ammpettai |
17 | Kalpavi | Kalpavi | Olagadam |
18 | Kannapalli | Kannapalli | Ammapettai |
19 | Kavandapadi | Kavandapadi | Salangapalayam |
20 | Kesarimangalam | Kesarimangalam | Bhavani |
21 | Kilwani | Keelvani | Appakudal |
22 | Komarayanur | Komarayanur | Ammapettai |
23 | Kuppandampalayam | Kuppandampalayam | Anthiyur |
24 | Kurichi | Kurhichi | Olagadam |
25 | Kuruppanaickenpalayam | Kuruppanaickenpalayam | Bhavani |
26 | Kuthampoondi | Koothampoondi | Appakudal |
27 | Mathur | Mathur | Anthiyur |
28 | Moongilpatti | Moongilpatti | Athani |
29 | Mukasipudur | Muhasipudur | Olagadam |
30 | Mylambadi | Mylambadi | Olagadam |
31 | Nagalur | Chinnathambipalayam | Anthiyur |
32 | Nagalur R F | N/A | Bhavani |
33 | Odathurai | Odathurai | Bhavani |
34 | Oddapalayam | Oddapalayam | Olagadam |
35 | Oricheri | Oricheri | Appakudal |
36 | Pachampalayam | Pachampalayam | Anthiyur |
37 | Padavalkalvai | Padavalkalvai | Ammapettai |
38 | Paruvachi | Paruvachi | Anthiyur |
39 | Patlur | Patlur | Olagadam |
40 | Periyapuliyur | Periyapuliyur | Salangapalayam |
41 | Poonachi | Poonachi | Olagadam |
42 | Pudur | Pudur | Ammapettai |
43 | Punnam | Punnam | Appakudal |
44 | Sankarapalayam | Sankarapalayam | Anthiyur |
45 | Sanyasipatti | Sanniyasipatti | Bhavani |
46 | Settipalayam | Periyapuliyur | Salangapalayam |
47 | Singampettai | Singampettai | Ammapettai |
48 | Thalakulam | Varadhanallur | Bhavani |
49 | Thamarakkarai R F | N/A | Bhavani |
50 | Varadanallur | Varadhanallur | Bhavani |
51 | Vellithiruppur | Vellithiruppur | Anthiyur |
52 | Vembathi | Vempathy | Appakudal |
53 | Vyramangalam | Vairamangalam | Salangapalayam |
Population of Bhavani Taluka
The population profile of Bhavani Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Bhavani Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 4,59,517 | 3,14,125 | 1,45,392 |
Male Population | 2,33,314 | 1,60,290 | 73,024 |
Female Population | 2,26,203 | 1,53,835 | 72,368 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,579 | 27,992 | 12,587 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,935 | 14,498 | 6,437 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,644 | 13,494 | 6,150 |
Literate Population | 2,78,164 | 1,79,294 | 98,870 |
Literate Male Population | 1,59,453 | 1,04,695 | 54,758 |
Literate Female Population | 1,18,711 | 74,599 | 44,112 |
Illiterate Population | 1,81,353 | 1,34,831 | 46,522 |
Illiterate Male Population | 73,861 | 55,595 | 18,266 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,07,492 | 79,236 | 28,256 |
Total Households | 1,32,152 | 90,024 | 42,128 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bhavani Taluka is around 4,59,517 people. This includes 2,33,314 males and 2,26,203 females. Rural population is about 3,14,125 (1,60,290 males and 1,53,835 females), while urban population is nearly 1,45,392 (73,024 males and 72,368 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,579 of the population, with 20,935 boys and 19,644 girls. Rural areas have 27,992 children, and urban areas have about 12,587 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,78,164 literate people in Bhavani Taluka, including 1,59,453 literate males and 1,18,711 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,79,294 individuals and urban literacy covers around 98,870 people.
- About 1,81,353 people in Bhavani Taluka are not literate, including 73,861 males and 1,07,492 females. Rural areas include 1,34,831 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 46,522 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,32,152 households, with 90,024 in villages and 42,128 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bhavani Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 72,962 | 54,891 | 18,071 |
SC Male Population | 36,636 | 27,678 | 8,958 |
SC Female Population | 36,326 | 27,213 | 9,113 |
Total ST Population | 5,573 | 4,892 | 681 |
ST Male Population | 2,880 | 2,532 | 348 |
ST Female Population | 2,693 | 2,360 | 333 |
Population Density | 308 / km² | 226 / km² | 1,431 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhavani Taluka is approximately 72,962 people, including 36,636 males and 36,326 females. Around 54,891 people live in rural parts. Nearly 18,071 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhavani Taluka is about 5,573 people, including 2,880 males and 2,693 females. Around 4,892 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 681 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 308 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 226 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,431 people per sq. km.