- Sholur
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native_name = Sholur | type = city | latd = | longd =
state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = The Nilgiris
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population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 11,297| population_density =
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footnotes =Sholur is a
panchayat town inThe Nilgiris district in theIndia n state ofTamil Nadu .Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Sholur had a population of 11,297. Males constitute 50% of the population 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.Sholur is one of the largest village located in Nilgiri District of Tamilnadu in India. This village consist of six small hamlets named Ooratty,Kotatty, Bikekandy,Hosatty,Thattaneri and Backodai. Most of the population speaks native language Badagu.
Sholur produces seasonal vegetables like Potato, Cabbage, Carrot, Garlic and other vegetables. At least 35%-40% of lands are being used for Tea plantation.
-Mahalingam Joghee
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