Gangavalli is a town and Taluk in Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Gangavalli
Town
Gangavalli is located in Tamil Nadu
Gangavalli
Gangavalli
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°29′N 78°39′E / 11.48°N 78.65°E / 11.48; 78.65
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSalem
Elevation
292 m (958 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total10,584
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN-77

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[1] 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

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The city is part of the Gangavalli (state assembly constituency). A. Nallathambi is the MLA from ADMK party elected in 2021.[2][3]

Geography

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Gangavalli is located at 11°29′N 78°39′E / 11.48°N 78.65°E / 11.48; 78.65.[4] It has an average elevation of 292 metres (958 feet).

References

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  1. ^ "Census of India: Search Details".
  2. ^ "Tamil Nadu General Legislative Election 2021". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021 live | Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results & Updates". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  4. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gangavalli