Gangavalli
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| ?Gangavalli Tamil Nadu • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 292 m (958 ft) |
| District(s) | Salem |
| Population | 10,584 (2001) |
Coordinates: Gangavalli is a panchayat town in Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
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[edit] Geography
Gangavalli is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 292 metres (958 feet).
[edit] History
Gangavalli is probably named after the the Western Ganga Dynasty. There were 2 major forces ruling in the neighborhood, Aragalur (Nadu Nadu of Magadai Mandalam) and Thedavur. Gangavalli in the recent days has been split from Attur taluk to make its own taluk.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Gangavalli had a population of 10,584. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gangavalli has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 51%. In Gangavalli, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Gangavalli is one of the taluk in Salem district since 2000 but it does not have its own taluk office or any other important office here.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gangavalli
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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