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| {{Otheruses|Gangavalli River}} | {{Otheruses|Gangavalli River}}'''Gangavalli''' is a ] and ] in ] in the state of ], ]. | ||
| '''Gangavalli''' is a ] in ] in the state of ], ]. | |||
| ==History== | |||
| Gangavalli is probably named after the holy name "ganga" (river swetha) and the flowering plant "valli", which spread over the river flowing across Gangavalli. In the past 18th and 19th centuries it was ruled by ] of ] and administered by the Zamin; the last Zamin was reportedly "Chidambara Mudaliyar" who ruled Gangavalli from 1890 until 1920. | |||
| ==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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{{As of|2011}} India ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=728428|title = Census of India: Search Details}}</ref> Gangavalli had a population of 12,015. Males 5,907 and females 6,108. 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. | ||
| == Business == | |||
| Agriculture is main business. Other businesses include automobile, textiles, and milk products. | |||
| == Agriculture == | |||
| Sugarcane, paddy, turmeric, maize and cotton are the main crops cultivated in Gangavalli. It is also noted for tapioca (cassava roots), and there are several tapioca-based industries near Attur which manufacture products such as "javvarisi" (]) for markets all over India. In Anayampatti village on 23rd July 1992, marginal Farmer son Dr. Kandan Ilango belonging to ] who is currently a retired Regional Director/ Senior Scientist of central governments | |||
| ], ] was one of a member who was invited to ]s, ] tea party by ] in ], London and attended, during his PhD study under ] fellow in | |||
| ] supervision of Dr. Richard Lane in collaboration with ]. | |||
| ==Assembly Constituency== | ==Assembly Constituency== | ||
| The city is part of the ]. ] is the MLA from ADMK party elected in 2021.<ref name="ECI TN Election Results 2021">{{cite web |title=Tamil Nadu General Legislative Election 2021 |url=https://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/13680-tamil-nadu-general-legislative-election-2021/ |website=Election Commission of India |access-date=21 September 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021 live {{!}} Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results & Updates |url=https://www.ndtv.com/elections/tamil-nadu/results |access-date=21 September 2021 |work=NDTV.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| Gangavalli is an assembly constituency in the Salem District of Tamil Nadu State, which includes Gangavalli Taluk and a part of Attur Taluk. | |||
| Thammampatti, ] , Naduvalur, Unathur, Veppanatham, Varagur, Siruvachur, Maniviluthan, Kattukkottai, Sadasivapuram, Sarvoy, Deviakkurichi, Talaivasal, Pattuthurai, Navakkurchi, Puthur, Nathakkarai, Periyeri, Aragalur, Thiyaganur, Arathi Agraharam, Mummudi, Kamakkapalayam, Vadakumarai, Thenkumarai, Sathapadi, Panavasal, Navalur, Puliyankurichi, Sitheri, Govindampalayam and Pallipalayam, Anayampatti, Anayampatti Puthur, Thedavoor, ] and other villages. | |||
| == Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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Town in Tamil Nadu, India
| Gangavalli | |
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| Town | |
  GangavalliLocation in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°29′N 78°39′E / 11.48°N 78.65°E / 11.48; 78.65 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,584 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-77 |
Gangavalli is a town and Taluk in Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Gangavalli had a population of 12,015. Males 5,907 and females 6,108. 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.
Assembly Constituency
The city is part of the Gangavalli (state assembly constituency). A. Nallathambi is the MLA from ADMK party elected in 2021.
Geography
Gangavalli is located at 11°29′N 78°39′E / 11.48°N 78.65°E / 11.48; 78.65. It has an average elevation of 292 metres (958 feet).
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References
- "Census of India: Search Details".
- "Tamil Nadu General Legislative Election 2021". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- "Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021 live | Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results & Updates". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gangavalli
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