Elumathur
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Elumathur is a township in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 19 km south of Erode, in the western part of Tamil Nadu.
The native language is Tamil.
Governance[edit]
Elumathur is part of the Modakkurichi constituency. Elections for the legislative assembly are held every five years. It is a part of the Erode constituency that votes for parliamentary elections. It is a part of a gram panchayat. Elections are held every five years for panchayat president.
https://findmygov.in/en/tamil-nadu/erode/modakurichi-block/elumathur
Small villages located in Elumathur panchayat include Mosuvan Palli, Avvalur, Pudhupalayam, Kaarakaattu Valasu, Muthuiayan Valasu, Aathikaattu Valasu, and Mettupalayam.
Culture[edit]
Cultural practices resemble those in other parts of Tamil Nadu. The majority of the people are Hindus, while Christians and Muslims constitute minor proportions.[1] [failed verification]
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2011 Population Census, the population of Elumathur was 8929: 4389 males and 4540 females among a total of 2712 families. 726 children were age 6 and under, comprising 8.13 8.13% of the total population.[2]
The percentage of people below the poverty line is around 3%, much lower than the national average of 29.8% and the state average of 17.1%.
Economy[edit]
The primary occupation is agriculture. For cultivation, farmers depend on water resources from Bhavani Sagar and Mettur dam. The soil is predominantly black, along with some red loamy soil.
References[edit]
- ^ "Inclusive growth in Tamil Nadu: The role of political leadership and governance". Institute for Global Change. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "ELUMATHUR Village in ERODE | eTamilNadu.org". www.etamilnadu.org. Retrieved 26 January 2022.