Gangavalli

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native_name = Gangavalli | type = city | latd = 11.48 | longd = 78.65
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Salem
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altitude = 292
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 10,584| population_density =
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Gangavalli is a panchayat town in Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Geography

Gangavalli is located at coord|11.48|N|78.65|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Gangavalli.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gangavalli] ] . It has an average elevation of 292 metres (958 feet).

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.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , 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.

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