Kolathupalayam

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Erode
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Kolathupalayam is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Kolathupalayam is located at coord|10.7615783|N|77.584151|E|type:city.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kolathupalayam had a population of 17,321. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kolathupalayam has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 49%. In Kolathupalayam, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Famous personalities

* M.Thirumalaisamy, I.A.S - former TNPSC member,
* K.Natarajan, I.P.S - DGP Vigilance

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