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 information the sub-district code of Bhavani Block (CD) is 05750. Total area of bhavani taluka is 1,494 km² including 1,392.50 km² rural area and 101.63 km² urban area. Bhavani taluka has a population of 4,59,517 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,45,392 while rural population is 3,14,125. Bhavani has a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Bhavani taluka has a population density of 308 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,32,152 houses in the sub-district, including 42,128 urban houses and 90,024 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.53% population of bhavani taluka is literate, out of which 68.34% males and 52.48% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bhavani Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
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 |