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	'''Thalaivasal''' is a town in the [[Salem district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].		'''Thalaivasal''' is a town in the [[Salem district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].
	It is located ~~18km~~ away from the Sub-district Headquarter [[Attur]] and ~~70km~~ away from the [[Salem District]] Headquarter.		It is located 18 km away from the Sub-district Headquarter [[Attur]] and 70 km away from the [[Salem District]] Headquarter.
	It is one of the Taluks of the [[Salem District]]		It is one of the Taluks of the [[Salem District]]

	The Thalaivasal Taluk is near [[Attur]] Circle. Thalaivasal consists of 35 Panchayats. It has the control over the 35 Panchayats. The Regional Development Office of the Panchayat Union operates at the Mummudi,Thalaivasal which is known as Union Office.		The Thalaivasal Taluk is near [[Attur]] Circle. Thalaivasal consists of 35 Panchayats. It has the control over the 35 Panchayats. The Regional Development Office of the Panchayat Union operates at the Mummudi, Thalaivasal which is known as Union Office.

	According to the [[2011 Census of India\|2011 census]], the total population of the headquarter panchayat is 1,35,026. The population of the [[Scheduled castes]] is 41,523. The population of the [[Scheduled tribe]] is 1,080.		According to the [[2011 Census of India\|2011 census]], the total population of the headquarter panchayat is 1,35,026. The population of the [[Scheduled castes]] is 41,523. The population of the [[Scheduled tribe]] is 1,080.
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	==Politics==		==Politics==
	Thalaivasal is part of the [[Kallakurichi (Lok Sabha constituency)]] assembly [[constituency]] and [[Gangavalli]](State Assembly constituency).<ref>{{cite web		Thalaivasal is part of the [[Kallakurichi (Lok Sabha constituency)]] assembly [[constituency]] and [[Gangavalli]] (State Assembly constituency).<ref>{{cite web
	\|url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf		\|url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
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	==Economy==		==Economy==
	A farmers' market is organized every Tuesday. There is also an agricultural market every morning for the collection of farmers' harvests by wholesale dealers, where a variety of vegetables are available. It is the second highest vegetable trading market in Tamil Nadu.		A farmers' market is organized every Tuesday. There is also an agricultural market every morning for the collection of farmers' harvests by wholesale dealers, where a variety of vegetables are available. It is the second highest vegetable trading market in Tamil Nadu.
			Cattle growing, Rice mills and Sago factories form major source of economy.

	==Transportation==		==Transportation==
	Thalaivasal is on [[National Highway 68 (India)\|National Highway 68]]. It is connected to [[Trichy]] through Veeraganur. [[TNSTC]] (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation ) buses are available from Salem district and [[Kallakurichi]], from where transport can be taken for longer distances.		Thalaivasal is on [[National Highway 68 (India)\|National Highway 68]]. It is connected to [[Trichy]] through Veeraganur. [[TNSTC]] (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation) buses are available from Salem district and [[Kallakurichi]], from where transport can be taken for longer distances.

	[[Railway Station]] is located ~~3km~~ away from the Headquarter of Thalaivasal		[[Railway Station]] is located 3 km away from the Headquarter of Thalaivasal
	[[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]] to Virudhachalam Passengers Train is available at this station daily.		[[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]] to Virudhachalam Passengers Train is available at this station daily.

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{{Infobox settlement
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Salem district|Salem]]
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 636 112
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| website = www.thalaivasal.co.in
| footnotes =
}}

'''Thalaivasal''' is a town in the [[Salem district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].
It is located 18km away from the Sub-district Headquarter [[Attur]] and 70km away from the [[Salem District]] Headquarter.
It is one of the Taluks of the [[Salem District]]

The Thalaivasal Taluk is near [[Attur]] Circle. Thalaivasal consists of 35 Panchayats. It has the control over the 35 Panchayats. The Regional Development Office of the Panchayat Union operates at the Mummudi,Thalaivasal which is known as Union Office.

According to the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]], the total population of the headquarter panchayat is 1,35,026. The population of the [[Scheduled castes]] is 41,523. The population of the [[Scheduled tribe]] is 1,080.

==Etymology==
In [[Tamil language|Tamil]], the word ''Thalai'' means "head", and ''vasal'' means "entrance". The town was an entrance to the [[Kingdom of Mysore]] and [[Hoysala Empire]] via the [[Attur]] pass;<ref name=JC>Tippu Sultan, a Fanatic? By Jalajā Caktitācan̲</ref> it was therefore named "Thalaivasal".

==History==
[[Hoysalas]] invaded the [[Magadai]] country and established their headquarters at [[Aragalur]] in the 12th century CE. [[Tippu Sultan]] and [[Hyder Ali]] likely visited places around Thalaivasal in the 18th century.

==Government==
Government establishments in Thalaivasal include the Panchayat Union, a sub-registrar office, a police station, and a primary health care unit. Thalaivasal is a state assembly seat.

==Politics==
Thalaivasal is part of the [[Kallakurichi (Lok Sabha constituency)]] assembly [[constituency]] and [[Gangavalli]](State Assembly constituency).<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
|title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
|accessdate = 2008-10-09
|work = Tamil Nadu
|publisher = Election Commission of India
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
|archivedate = 4 May 2006
|df = dmy-all
}}</ref>

== Geography ==
[[Vasishta Nadi]] originates from the Salem district, flowing through [[Attur]], Thalaivasal and [[Cuddalore]] district. This river flows through [[Tiruchirapalli]] and joins Sweta Nadi before flowing into the [[Bay of Bengal]]. Vasishta river flows from the southern part of the village.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}}

==Economy==
A farmers' market is organized every Tuesday. There is also an agricultural market every morning for the collection of farmers' harvests by wholesale dealers, where a variety of vegetables are available. It is the second highest vegetable trading market in Tamil Nadu.

==Transportation==
Thalaivasal is on [[National Highway 68 (India)|National Highway 68]]. It is connected to [[Trichy]] through Veeraganur. [[TNSTC]] (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation ) buses are available from Salem district and [[Kallakurichi]], from where transport can be taken for longer distances.

[[Railway Station]] is located 3km away from the Headquarter of Thalaivasal
[[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] to Virudhachalam Passengers Train is available at this station daily.

[[Chinnasalem]] town's railway station serves as a station for trains en route to [[Mettur]], [[Cuddalore]], [[Nagore]], [[Pondicherry (city)|Pondicherry]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Mangalore]], [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]] and [[Mumbai]].

==Religion==
Thalaivasal is home to [[Hindu temple]]s such as Thalaivasal Thirukarugavur Temple and Narasimha Swami Temple. Also there is a [[Mosque]] and St. Joseph's [[Church (building)|Church]] located in the town.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}}

==Tourism==
The [[Narasimha]] Swami temple draws a significant number of tourists.<ref name=JC /> The Traveller's Bungalow at Thalaivasal was built before 1883 by Krishnama Naidu.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Thalaivasal Block}}
{{Vasishta Nadi}}
{{Salem District}}

[[Category:Villages in Salem district]]