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'''Kolathur''' is a medium-sized town in [[Salem district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is located near | '''Kolathur''' is a medium-sized town in [[Salem district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is located near [[Mettur]] and surrounded by [[Cavery river]]. | ||
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== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
== Geography== | == Geography== | ||
=== Topography === | === Topography === | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
=== Population === | === Population === | ||
As of 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kolathur is a Town Panchayat city in district of Salem, Tamil Nadu. | As of 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kolathur is a Town Panchayat city in district of Salem, Tamil Nadu. Kolathur city is divided into 15 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Kolathur Town Panchayat has population of 12,748 of which 6,513 are males while 6,235 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. | ||
Population of children with age of 0-6 is 1128 which is 8.85% of total population of Kolathur (TP). In Kolathur Town Panchayat, Female Sex Ratio is of 957 against state average of 996. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Kolathur is around 982 compared to Tamil Nadu state average of 943. Literacy rate of Kolathur city is 72.81% lower than state average of 80.09%. In Kolathur, Male literacy is around 80.64% while female literacy rate is 64.62%. | Population of children with age of 0-6 is 1128 which is 8.85% of total population of Kolathur (TP). In Kolathur Town Panchayat, Female Sex Ratio is of 957 against state average of 996. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Kolathur is around 982 compared to Tamil Nadu state average of 943. Literacy rate of Kolathur city is 72.81% lower than state average of 80.09%. In Kolathur, Male literacy is around 80.64% while female literacy rate is 64.62%. | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
The market | The market is held only on Fridays. There the agriculturists from surrounding areas sell their products and their cattle. | ||
People | People visit during Sundays for buying fish and entertainment. There are more people who depend on agriculture than other business around Kolathur. | ||
Out of total population, 5,566 were engaged in work or business activity. Of this 3,722 were males while 1,844 were females. In census survey, worker is defined as person who does business, job, service, and cultivator and labour activity. Of total 5566 working population, 96.69% were engaged in Main Work while 3.31% of total workers were engaged in Marginal Work. | Out of total population, 5,566 were engaged in work or business activity. Of this 3,722 were males while 1,844 were females. In census survey, worker is defined as person who does business, job, service, and cultivator and labour activity. Of total 5566 working population, 96.69% were engaged in Main Work while 3.31% of total workers were engaged in Marginal Work. | ||
== Culture/Cityscape == | == Culture/Cityscape == | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803443-kolathur-tamil-nadu.html Kolathur Population Census 2011] | |||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Salem district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Salem district]] | ||
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Kolathur | |
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  Kolathur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°31′N 77°27′E / 11.51°N 77.45°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 12,748 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 636303 |
| Telephone code | 04298 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 27,52,93 |
Kolathur is a medium-sized town in Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located near Mettur and surrounded by Cavery river.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Population[edit | edit source]
As of 2011 India census,[1] Kolathur is a Town Panchayat city in district of Salem, Tamil Nadu. Kolathur city is divided into 15 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Kolathur Town Panchayat has population of 12,748 of which 6,513 are males while 6,235 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
Population of children with age of 0-6 is 1128 which is 8.85% of total population of Kolathur (TP). In Kolathur Town Panchayat, Female Sex Ratio is of 957 against state average of 996. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Kolathur is around 982 compared to Tamil Nadu state average of 943. Literacy rate of Kolathur city is 72.81% lower than state average of 80.09%. In Kolathur, Male literacy is around 80.64% while female literacy rate is 64.62%.
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Civic Administration[edit | edit source]
Kolathur Town panchayat has over 3,413 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within the panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The market is held only on Fridays. There the agriculturists from surrounding areas sell their products and their cattle.
People visit during Sundays for buying fish and entertainment. There are more people who depend on agriculture than other business around Kolathur.
Out of total population, 5,566 were engaged in work or business activity. Of this 3,722 were males while 1,844 were females. In census survey, worker is defined as person who does business, job, service, and cultivator and labour activity. Of total 5566 working population, 96.69% were engaged in Main Work while 3.31% of total workers were engaged in Marginal Work.
Culture/Cityscape[edit | edit source]
Tourist attractions[edit | edit source]
The Pannavadi Parisal Thurai is a popular tourist spot.
Adjacent communities[edit | edit source]
The nearby villages are Pannavadi, Moolakadu, Neethipuram, Karungaloor, Kaveripuram.
Places adjacent to Kolathur, Salem | ||||||||||
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.