Olagadam
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| Olagadam | |
| State - District(s) |
Tamil Nadu - Erode |
| Area | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
9381 - |
Olagadam is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.The name originated from 'Ulagavidangam', meaning world's self-emerging (actually a Shiva temple 'Ulageshwarar' in which the Shiva lingam is said to be self emerged).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Olagadam had a population of 9381. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Olagadam has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 41%. In Olagadam, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.Prominent caste in this village are the Reddiars and gownders. Freedom fighter and poet MuthuKrishnanan Reddiar was born in this Village.
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