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 information the sub-district code of Gangavalli Block (CD) is 05744. Total area of gangavalli taluka is 525 km² including 486.57 km² rural area and 38.00 km² urban area. Gangavalli taluka has a population of 1,61,302 peoples, out of which urban population is 67,680 while rural population is 93,622. Gangavalli has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females for every 1,000 males. Gangavalli taluka has a population density of 307 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 43,838 houses in the sub-district, including 18,154 urban houses and 25,684 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.43% population of gangavalli taluka is literate, out of which 71.34% males and 57.51% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gangavalli 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 | 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 |