**Executive Summary**
This document is a Government Gazette notification from the Tamil Nadu government, dated May 31, 2017. It announces the redistribution of 12 revenue villages from the Karimangalam Taluk to the Palacode Taluk in the Dharmapuri district. This order follows a review and recommendations from various district and state authorities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Taluk Reorganization:**
* Transfers 12 revenue villages from Karimangalam Taluk to Palacode Taluk.
* **Villages Transferred:**
* Pilikkal (Village No. 30)
* Annamalaihalli (Village No. 33)
* Mahendiramangalam (Village No. 85)
* Jittandahalli (Village No. 83)
* Kittanahalli (Village No. 84)
* Jakkasamudram (Village No. 88)
* Thimmarayanahalli (Village No. 87)
* Maravadi (Village No. 86)
* Murukkalnatham (Village No. 92)
* Bikkanahalli (Village No. 91)
* Karukkanahalli (Village No. 90)
* Velagalhalli (Village No. 89)
* **Area and Population Changes:**
* After the transfer, the Karimangalam Taluk area reduces to 337 sq. km.
* After the transfer, the Palacode Taluk area increases to 524.88 sq. km.
* After the transfer, the population of Karimangalam Taluk becomes 198761.
* After the transfer, the population of Palacode Taluk becomes 227730.
**Impact Analysis**
**Residents of the 12 Transferred Villages**
* **Impact:** Villagers will now be part of the Palacode Taluk administrative area. This impacts access to government services, revenue records, and related processes.
* **Action Required:** Residents need to be aware that their administrative affairs will now be handled in Palacode.
**Karimangalam Taluk Administration**
* **Impact:** Reduced geographical area, population, and number of revenue villages under its jurisdiction. The administrative burden is thus reduced.
* **Action Required:** Realign administrative resources and procedures to reflect the changed boundaries.
**Palacode Taluk Administration**
* **Impact:** Increased geographical area, population, and number of revenue villages under its jurisdiction. The administrative burden has increased.
* **Action Required:** Expand administrative capacity to accommodate the increased area and population.
**Dharmapuri District Administration**
* **Impact:** Overall responsibility for ensuring the smooth transition and effective administration of the affected areas.
* **Action Required:** Oversee the taluk reorganization, ensuring minimal disruption to residents and efficient delivery of government services.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, serving as the primary publication for notifications, orders, and public interest announcements.
Dharmapuri District: A district in Tamil Nadu whose administrative boundaries are being modified.
Karimangalam Taluk: A taluk (administrative division) in Dharmapuri District, from which villages are being removed.
Palacode Taluk: A taluk (administrative division) in Dharmapuri District, to which villages are being added.
Revenue Department (Tamil Nadu): The department responsible for land administration and revenue matters in Tamil Nadu, issuing the notification.