Sholur

Town in Tamil Nadu, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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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)
  Total
11,297
Languages
  OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
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Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Sholur had a population of 11,297. Males constitute 50% of the universe 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 an entrance to the village. Most of the population speaks native language Badaga. Sholur produces seasonal vegetables like potato, cabbage, carrot, and garlic.

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