Thiruvalam
Neighbourhood in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Thiruvalam also known as Thiruvallam, an ancient Temple Town built around Sri Dhanurmadhyambigai Sametha Sri Vilavanadeeswarar Temple, is part of Vellore City.
Thiruvalam
Thiruvallam Vellore-Ranipet Metropolitan Area | |
|---|---|
neighbourhood | |
 Nh4 in Thiruvalam, Vellore district. | |
  Thiruvalam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12.974°N 79.194°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Vellore |
| Government | |
| • Body | Vellore Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor / Deputy Mayor | P. Karthiyayini / V.D. Dharumalingam |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 7,945 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 632515 |
| Telephone code | 416 2236xxx |
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Thiruvalam had a population of 7945. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thiruvalam has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%. In Thiruvalam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
