For other places with same/similar name, see Modakurichi (disambiguation).
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| Modakurichi | |
|---|---|
  Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°13′59″N 77°46′41″E / 11.23306°N 77.77806°E / 11.23306; 77.77806 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Erode |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,036 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 638104 |
| Telephone code | 91 (424) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 33 |
Modakurichi is a Panchayat town and Taluk headquarters in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located as a suburb of Erode City, at a distance of 15 km from Erode City Central Bus Terminus and 8 km from Solar Bus Station. Karur main road 2 km from modakurichi (Thurapalayam-panjalingapuram).
List of villages
- Panjalingapuram
- Thurapalayam
- Manjakattuvalasu
- Selambagoundenpalayam
- Unampalam
- Kattupalayam
- Alangakattuvalasu
- Olappalayam
- Velampalayam
- Unjapalayam
- Aluthupalayam
- Lakkapuram
- Attavanai Anumanpalli
- Mugasi Anumanpalli
- Kariya Goundan Valasu
- Aanandhampalayam
- Elumathur
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Modakurichi had a population of 10,036. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Modakurichi has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 52%. In Modakurichi, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Politics
Modakurichi assembly constituency is part of Erode (Lok Sabha constituency). In Modakurichi Assembly Constituency of Tamil Nadu there were 1033 contesting candidates during the general election to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 1996 setting a new record.
Neighborhoods
- Erode
- Solar
- Vilakkethi
- Sivagiri
- NanchaiUthukkuli
- Kaspapettai
- Mullamparappu
- Avalpoondurai
- Moolappalayam
- Muthur
- Arachalur
References
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 9 October 2008.
- Elections in India: A fascinating story
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