Sholur

Sholur is a panchayat town in The Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Sholur
town
Sholur is located in Tamil Nadu
Sholur
Sholur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11.483331°N 76.656010°E / 11.483331; 76.656010
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThe Nilgiris
Population
 (2001)
 • Total11,297
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Sholur had a population of 11,297. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sholur has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 48%. In Sholur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

This village consist of six small hamlets named Ooratty, Kotatty, Bickaikandy, Hosahatty, Thattaneri and Backodai. A common junction for all the hamlets is Nagarthanai which is also a entrance to the village. Most of the population speaks native language Badaga. Sholur produces seasonal vegetables like potato, cabbage, carrot, and garlic.

References
  1. "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.
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