Sethiathoppu
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The town is named after Sethiyaar, a landlord, who used to own land in Thoppu, on the banks of the Vellar River.
Demographics
According to the 2001 Census of India, Sethiyathoppu had a population of 7,962. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. The town had an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 80% and female literacy was 64%. 10% of the population was under six years of age.[1]
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