Thakkolam

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?Thakkolam Tamil Nadu • India
Thakkolam
Coordinates: 13°00′57″N 79°44′07″E / 13.01593, 79.735293
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s)	Vellore
Population	11,919 (2001)

Coordinates: 13°00′57″N 79°44′07″E / 13.01593, 79.735293 Thakkolam is a panchayat town in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thakkolam has a temple called Jalanatha Eswar Temple.

This town witnessed a major war in the Chola history. In 949 AD, the Chola forces of Parantaka I led by his son Rajaditya fought against the Rashtrakutas under Krisha III.

1 Demographics
2 Educational Institutions
3 Languages spoken
4 Military Establishments
5 References
6 External Links

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[1], Thakkolam had a population of 11,919. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Thakkolam has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 58%. In Thakkolam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Educational Institutions

1.GOVT. BOYS HR.SEC. SCHOOL 2.GOVT. GIRLS HR. SEC. SCHOOL 3.ROYAL MATRICULATION SCHOOL

[edit] Languages spoken

Tamil and Telugu are the languages spoken by the most. Hindi is also spoken, due to the presence of military establishments.

[edit] Military Establishments

India's biggest Central induatrial Security Force (CISF) regional training centre (RTC) camp is located in Nagarikuppam village and it is just 2 km away from Thakkolam. CISF is a para-military force under the Ministry of Internal affairs. CISF personnel are deployed to protect central govt. industries, Airport, Seaport, Metro railways etc.