Following the tradition of the states of Indian subcontinent, a handful of towns and cities have grown in the state of Tamil Nadu within in these longs years. Amongst them, one can easily distinguish Kuhalur to be noteworthy. Being situated in the district of Erode, Kuhalur is an example of a panchayat town of Indian state of Tamil Nadu .

In order to discuss a town it is very much essential for a person to be acquainted with its demographical scenario as well. There is a multitude of demographers who have worked diligently thereby throwing some light on Kuhalur's demography. In this matter the Census report of India that has been issued out in the year 2001 is significant. According to it, the total population of Kuhalur has been enumerated to be 11,682. It is to be noted that both male and female population in Kuhalur has been in equal proportion. In Kuhalur town, 9 percent of the total population of Kuhalur is below six years of age.

Also from this report, one can even be familiar with the literacy rate of Kuhalur. It has been found out that the average literacy rate of Kuhalur town constitutes of 50 percent. That it is even lower than that of the whole nation is obvious. In other words, 59.5 percent is the average literacy rate of India. If one looks at the condition of rate of male and female literacy it has been rightly seen that female literacy rate is 60 percent. 41 percent is the female literacy rate.