Kolappalur is a panchayat town, which is situated in the district of Erode of Tamil Nadu of Indian subcontinent.

A single glimpse of demographical situation of Kolappalur is impossible for a layman to get acquainted with its salient traits. There are quite a handful of demographers that have diligently conducted surveys and research works and thus prepared extensive reports accordingly. In this regard, special mentioning needs to be emphasized of the Census report of a particular year. Being published in the year 2001, this Census report throws some light on certain demographical aspects like literacy status, population condition etc. According to this report, the population of Kolappalur showed a population of 8717. Remarkably, in Kolappalur the number of males is more than that of females. In other words male populace constitutes 50 %, while the female populace is also the same. In Kolappalur, 10 % of the population is below six years of age.

Literacy rate of Kolappalur in Tamil Nadu acts as vital information. As has been mentioned in the Census report the average literacy rate of Kolappalur of Tamil Nadu has been counted to be 59 %, which is lower than 59.5 %, India`s average literacy rate. Out of it, male literacy of Kolappalur constitutes 68 %. The rate of female literacy is 50 %.

Few towns also have developed in the neighborhood. For instance, in the east lies Chittode, Nanbiyur lies in the western part, Nallampatty is situated in the south-eastern part . Also Kunnathur and Lakkampatty have flourished in the south and in the north respectively.

In Kolappalur , primary attractions include Sankagiri, Satyamangalam, Chennimalai Temple, Bhavani and Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple.

To facilitate accessibility, this Kolappalur is well connected by rails , airports and also by roads. C A Coimbatore Airport , Ingur Railway Station and Erode Junction Railway Station lie in vicinity. Not only that from places like Perundurai and Satyamangalam one can also reach Kolappalur via road.