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| Sugarcane, paddy, turmeric, maize and cotton are the main crops cultivated in Gangavalli. It is also noted for tapioca (cassava roots), and there are several tapioca-based industries near Attur which manufacture products such as "javvarisi" (]) for markets all over India. During the 90s Marginal Farmers son Dr.Kandan Ilango who is a retired employee of central governments | Sugarcane, paddy, turmeric, maize and cotton are the main crops cultivated in Gangavalli. It is also noted for tapioca (cassava roots), and there are several tapioca-based industries near Attur which manufacture products such as "javvarisi" (]) for markets all over India. During the 90s Marginal Farmers son Dr.Kandan Ilango who is a retired employee of central governments | ||
| (]), was one of a member who was invited to Lord chamberlins tea party by (]) in (]), London during his Phd study under Indian Goverment fellow in | (]), was one of a member who was invited to Lord chamberlins tea party by (]) in (]), London during his Phd study under Indian Goverment fellow in | ||
| (]) supervision of Dr. Richard Lane in collaboration with (]). | (]) supervision of Dr. Richard Lane in collaboration with (]). | ||
| ==Assembly Constituency== | ==Assembly Constituency== | ||
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City in Tamil Nadu, India
| Gangavalli | |
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  GangavalliLocation in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°29′N 78°39′E / 11.48°N 78.65°E / 11.48; 78.65 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,584 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-77 |
Gangavalli is a panchayat town in Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
History
Gangavalli is probably named after the holy name "ganga" (river swetha) and the flowering plant "valli", which spread over the river flowing across Gangavalli. In the past 18th and 19th centuries it was ruled by the Zamin; the last Zamin was reportedly "Chidambara Mudaliyar" who ruled Gangavalli from 1890 until 1920.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, 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.
Business
Agriculture is main business. Other businesses include automobile, textiles, and milk products.
Agriculture
Sugarcane, paddy, turmeric, maize and cotton are the main crops cultivated in Gangavalli. It is also noted for tapioca (cassava roots), and there are several tapioca-based industries near Attur which manufacture products such as "javvarisi" (sago) for markets all over India. During the 90s Marginal Farmers son Dr.Kandan Ilango who is a retired employee of central governments (Zoological Survey of India), was one of a member who was invited to Lord chamberlins tea party by (Queen Elizabeth 2) in (Buckingham Palace), London during his Phd study under Indian Goverment fellow in (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) supervision of Dr. Richard Lane in collaboration with (Natural History Musuem, London).
Assembly Constituency
Gangavalli is an assembly Constituency in salem District of Tamil Nadu State. Which includes Gangavalli Taluk and a part of Attur Taluk. Thammampatti, Sentharapatti , Naduvalur, Unathur, Veppanatham, Varagur, Siruvachur, Maniviluthan, Kattukkottai, Sadasivapuram, Sarvoy, Deviakkurichi, Talaivasal, Pattuthurai, Navakkurchi, Puthur, Nathakkarai, Periyeri, Aragalur, Thiyaganur, Arathi Agraharam, Mummudi, Kamakkapalayam, Vadakumarai, Thenkumarai, Sathapadi, Panavasal, Navalur, Puliyankurichi,Sitheri, Govindampalayam and Pallipalayam, Anayampatti, Anayampatti Puthur, Thedavoor, Odiyathur and other villages.
Geography
Gangavalli is located at 11°29′N 78°39′E / 11.48°N 78.65°E / 11.48; 78.65. It has an average elevation of 292 metres (958 feet).
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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.
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gangavalli
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