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