Thalavadi taluk is ataluk ofErode district of theIndian state ofTamil Nadu. Thalavadi became a separate taluk withinErode district by thebifurcation ofSathyamangalamon 8 March 2016 along withModakurichi andKodumudi taluks.
The new taluk has the control over the same geographic entity of theThalavadi revenue block, with Thalavadi town as its headquarters.[1] Thalavadi taluk falls under theGobichettipalayam Revenue division.
According to the 2011 census, the erstwhileSathyamangalam taluk had a population of 331,993 with 166,964 males and 165,029 females. There were 988 women for every 1,000 men. The taluk had a literacy rate of 60.43%. Child population in the age group below 6 years were 14,118 males and 13,561 females.[2] As of bifurcation, the present Thalavadi Taluk has a population of ~63,399. Kannadigas are the major ethnicity in this taluk followed by Tamils. Lingayatism is the most followed caste/religion.
Even though the population is lesser in this area, the rules have been relaxed considering the welfare of tribal communities living in this inhospitable area.[3] Much of the area is covered bySathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.[4]
Populated places within the taluk include:Hasanur, Thalavadi, Dhimbam, Germalam, Arepalayam, Talamalai, Gettavadi, Igalore, Jora Hosur, Doddagajanur, Gumatapuram, Marur, Kodipuram, Doddapuram, Dodda Mudukarai, Kalmandipuram, Erahanahalli and Thiganarai.
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