Erode is a highly progressive district in Tamil Nadu. It is one ofthe forerunners in
the state in terms of agriculture and industrial activities. The district which is endowed with
vast natural and physical resources, is making rapid strides in various fronts. There are
seven taluks in this district viz., Erode, Perundurai, Bhavani, Kangeyam, Dharapuram,
Gobi and Sathyamangalam. There are three revenue divisions viz., Erode, Gobi and
Dharapuram. Erode is the administrative head-quarter ofthis district.
There are 539 villages in the district, spread over 20 community development
blocks. There are five municipal towns, or township and 61 town panchayats in this district