Gangavalli Taluka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
Gangavalli is an administrative taluka in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Gangavalli is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Attur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 525 km², including 486.57 km² rural area and 38.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gangavalli Taluka
Gangavalli Taluka has a total of 36 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaiyampatty | Rural | Anaiyampatty |
| 2 | Attur Manmalai Rf | Rural | Manmalai |
| 3 | Belur | Rural | 95, Belur |
| 4 | Belur Rf | Rural | 95, Belur |
| 5 | Gangavalli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Gangavalli Rf | Rural | 74, Krishnapuram |
| 7 | Goodamalai | Rural | Goodamalai |
| 8 | Jangama Samudram | Rural | Jangamasamudram |
| 9 | Kadambur | Rural | Kadambur |
| 10 | Kallipatty | Rural | Jangamasamudram |
| 11 | Kondayampalli | Rural | Thagarapudur |
| 12 | Koneripatti | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Krishnapuram | Rural | 74, Krishnapuram |
| 14 | Manmalai | Rural | Manmalai |
| 15 | Mudakkupatty | Rural | Manmalai |
| 16 | Naduvalur | Rural | Naduvalur |
| 17 | Nagiampatty | Rural | Nagiyampatti |
| 18 | Nagoor Rf | Rural | Pachamalai |
| 19 | Othiyathur | Rural | Odhiyathur |
| 20 | Pachamalai | Rural | Pachamalai |
| 21 | Periya Solai Rf | Rural | Pachamalai |
| 22 | Pillaiyarmathi | Rural | Jangamasamudram |
| 23 | Sengadu | Rural | Jangamasamudram |
| 24 | Sentharapatti | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Seradimulai | Rural | Jangamasamudram |
| 26 | Thammampatti | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Thedavur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Ulipuram | Rural | Ulipuram |
| 29 | Valacombai | Rural | Jangamasamudram |
| 30 | Valasakkalpatti | Rural | 74, Krishnapuram |
| 31 | Vanjarai Rf | Rural | Pachamalai |
| 32 | Vedambian Rf | Rural | 95, Belur |
| 33 | Vengamudi Rf | Rural | Pachamalai |
| 34 | Veppadi | Rural | Pachamalai |
| 35 | Veppadi R.F. | Rural | Pachamalai |
| 36 | Veppanthattai | Rural | 74, Krishnapuram |
Population of Gangavalli Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Gangavalli Taluka has a total population of 1,61,302 people, consisting of 80,701 males and 80,601 females. There are 43,838 households in the taluka with an average population density of 307 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 43,838 | 25,684 | 18,154 |
| Population Density | 307 / km² | 192 / km² | 1,781 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,03,925 literate people and 16,406 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 40,899 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,640 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,406 | 9,573 | 6,833 |
| Literate Population | 1,03,925 | 58,187 | 45,738 |
| Illiterate Population | 57,377 | 35,435 | 21,942 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 40,899 | 22,409 | 18,490 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,640 | 10,186 | 454 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.