Numerous towns and cities have developed in the states of Indian continent. The state of Tamil Nadu is also not an exception. Amongst them, Kolathupalayam remains stand apart. In fact Kolathupalayam is the name of a panchayat town which is located in the district of Erode district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Kolathupalayam is located on the Cauvery riverbanks and stretches up to an area of 37 sq. kms.
There are eminent demographers who have conducted surveys and research works in this Kolathupalayam in order to make people aware about its demographical situation. Thus after working hard for several years they have prepared comprehensive reports which narrate certain aspects of its demography like literacy rate, population status etc. Most prominent is the Census report that has been published in the year 2001. As per this report , the total population of Kolathupalayam showed a population count of 17,321. The experts too have pointed out an interesting point. Thus male populace constitutes 50 %, while the population of females is also the same. In Kolathupalayam town, 8 % of the total population is below six years of age.
Literacy rate too is considered to be vital information about Kolathupalayam. From this report, it has been noted that the average literacy rate of Kolathupalayam constitutes 59 %. Thus it is even lower than that of India, which constitutes 59.5 %. In Kolathupalayam males are erudite and it is evident from its literacy rate, which constitutes 70 %. However female populace constitutes 49 % only.
In the adjacent areas few towns have flourished. Dharapuram , a famous town lies on the west. Kolathupalayam Mosque is the prime landmark here. Others include Unjalur in the eastern part , Sivagiri in the western part . Again in the southern and southwestern parts respectively Kodumudi and Vadukapatti are built. Primary attractions are Kodumudi Temple, Sri Kalyanapasupatheeswarar Temple, Chennimalai Temple, Government Museum at Karur and Namakkal Dhurgam Fort. These are found in adjoining region of Kolathupalayam.
In order to connect this Kolathupalayam town with other places in India, airports and roads are built. C A Coimbatore Airport lies in vicinity. From places like Erode and Karur one can access Kolathupalayam via road.
