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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alathur Alathur Salangapalayam
2Andikulam Andikulam Bhavani
3Anthiyur Chinnathambipalayam Anthiyur
4Attavanaipudur Attavanaipudur Olagadam
5Bhavani Thottipalayam Bhavani
6Boothapadi Bhootapadi Ammapettai
7Brammadesam Bramadesam Anthiyur
8Burgur Burgur Anthiyur
9Burgur South R F N/A Bhavani
10Chennampatti Chennampatti Ammapettai
11Chinnapuliyur Chinnapuliyur Bhavani
12Ennamangalam Ennamangalam Anthiyur
13Ennamangalam R F N/A Bhavani
14Gettisamudram Gettisamudram Anthiyur
15Illippili Guruvareddiyur Ammapettai
16Kadappanallur Kadappanallur Ammpettai
17Kalpavi Kalpavi Olagadam
18Kannapalli Kannapalli Ammapettai
19Kavandapadi Kavandapadi Salangapalayam
20Kesarimangalam Kesarimangalam Bhavani
21Kilwani Keelvani Appakudal
22Komarayanur Komarayanur Ammapettai
23Kuppandampalayam Kuppandampalayam Anthiyur
24Kurichi Kurhichi Olagadam
25Kuruppanaickenpalayam Kuruppanaickenpalayam Bhavani
26Kuthampoondi Koothampoondi Appakudal
27Mathur Mathur Anthiyur
28Moongilpatti Moongilpatti Athani
29Mukasipudur Muhasipudur Olagadam
30Mylambadi Mylambadi Olagadam
31Nagalur Chinnathambipalayam Anthiyur
32Nagalur R F N/A Bhavani
33Odathurai Odathurai Bhavani
34Oddapalayam Oddapalayam Olagadam
35Oricheri Oricheri Appakudal
36Pachampalayam Pachampalayam Anthiyur
37Padavalkalvai Padavalkalvai Ammapettai
38Paruvachi Paruvachi Anthiyur
39Patlur Patlur Olagadam
40Periyapuliyur Periyapuliyur Salangapalayam
41Poonachi Poonachi Olagadam
42Pudur Pudur Ammapettai
43Punnam Punnam Appakudal
44Sankarapalayam Sankarapalayam Anthiyur
45Sanyasipatti Sanniyasipatti Bhavani
46Settipalayam Periyapuliyur Salangapalayam
47Singampettai Singampettai Ammapettai
48Thalakulam Varadhanallur Bhavani
49Thamarakkarai R F N/A Bhavani
50Varadanallur Varadhanallur Bhavani
51Vellithiruppur Vellithiruppur Anthiyur
52Vembathi Vempathy Appakudal
53Vyramangalam 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
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
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.