Gangavalli

Gangavalli is a Town and Taluka in Salem 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 Gangavalli Block (CD) is 05744. The total area of Gangavalli Taluka is 525 km², which includes 486.57 km² of rural area and 38.00 km² of urban area. Gangavalli has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Gangavalli Taluka

Gangavalli Taluka has a total of 42 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 Gangavalli Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Anaiyampatty Anaiyampatty Gangavalli
2Attur Manmalai Rf N/A Gangavalli
3Belur 95 Belur Sentharapatti
4Belur Rf N/A Gangavalli
5East Rajapalayam East Rajapalayam Veeraganur
6Gangavalli Rf N/A Gangavalli
7Goodamalai Goodamalai Gangavalli
8Iluppanatham Iluppanatham Veeraganur
9Jangama Samudram Jangamasamudram Thammampatti
10Kadambur Kadambur Gangavalli
11Kallipatty Jangamasamudram Thammampatti
12Kavarpanai Kavarpanai Veeraganur
13Kondayampalli Kondaiyampalli Sentharapatti
14Krishnapuram 74 Krishnapuram Gangavalli
15Laddivadi Lathuvadi Veeraganur
16Manmalai Manmalai Sentharapatti
17Mudakkupatty Manmalai Sentharapatti
18Naduvalur Naduvalur Gangavalli
19Nagiampatty Nagiyampatti Thammampatti
20Nagoor Rf N/A Gangavalli
21Nattar Agraharam Iluppanatham Veeraganur
22Othiyathur Odhiyathur Gangavalli
23Pachamalai Pachamalai Uppiliaipuram
24Pagudapadi Pagadapadi Veeraganur
25Periya Solai Rf N/A Gangavalli
26Pillaiyarmathi Jangamasamudram Thammampatti
27Pinnanur Kavarpanai Veeraganur
28Puliamkurichi Puliyankurichi Veeraganur
29Sengadu Jangamasamudram Thammampatti
30Seradimulai Jangamasamudram Thammampatti
31Thittacheri Thittacherri Veeraganur
32Ulipuram Ulipuram Thammampatti
33Valacombai Jangamasamudram Thammampatti
34Valasakkalpatti 74 Krishnapuram Gangavalli
35Vanjarai Rf N/A Gangavalli
36Vedambian Rf N/A Gangavalli
37Vellaiyur Vellaiyur Veeraganur
38Vengamudi Rf N/A Gangavalli
39Veppadi Pachamalai Polampadi
40Veppadi R F Pachamalai Gangavalli
41Veppampoondi Veppampoondi Veeraganur
42Veppanthattai 74 Krishnapuram Gangavalli

Population of Gangavalli Taluka

The population profile of Gangavalli 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 Gangavalli 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 1,61,302 93,622 67,680
Male Population 80,701 47,068 33,633
Female Population 80,601 46,554 34,047
Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,406 9,573 6,833
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,664 5,096 3,568
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,742 4,477 3,265
Literate Population 1,03,925 58,187 45,738
Literate Male Population 57,575 32,695 24,880
Literate Female Population 46,350 25,492 20,858
Illiterate Population 57,377 35,435 21,942
Illiterate Male Population 23,126 14,373 8,753
Illiterate Female Population 34,251 21,062 13,189
Total Households 43,838 25,684 18,154

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Gangavalli Taluka is around 1,61,302 people. This includes 80,701 males and 80,601 females. Rural population is about 93,622 (47,068 males and 46,554 females), while urban population is nearly 67,680 (33,633 males and 34,047 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,406 of the population, with 8,664 boys and 7,742 girls. Rural areas have 9,573 children, and urban areas have about 6,833 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 1,03,925 literate people in Gangavalli Taluka, including 57,575 literate males and 46,350 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 58,187 individuals and urban literacy covers around 45,738 people.
  • About 57,377 people in Gangavalli Taluka are not literate, including 23,126 males and 34,251 females. Rural areas include 35,435 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,942 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 43,838 households, with 25,684 in villages and 18,154 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gangavalli 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 40,899 22,409 18,490
SC Male Population 20,516 11,295 9,221
SC Female Population 20,383 11,114 9,269
Total ST Population 10,640 10,186 454
ST Male Population 5,407 5,166 241
ST Female Population 5,233 5,020 213
Population Density 307 / km² 192 / km² 1,781 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gangavalli Taluka is approximately 40,899 people, including 20,516 males and 20,383 females. Around 22,409 people live in rural parts. Nearly 18,490 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gangavalli Taluka is about 10,640 people, including 5,407 males and 5,233 females. Around 10,186 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 454 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 307 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 192 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,781 people per sq. km.