Talaivasal

Thalaivasal is a village, block headquarters and state assembly seat in Salem district, Tamil Nadu - India.EtymologyIn Tamil the word Thalai means "head" and vasal means "entrance". Thalaivasal got its name because it was the entrance to Kingdom of Mysore and/or Hoysalas into the Attur pass.HistoryHoysalas had invaded the Magadai country headquartered at Aragalur in 12th century CE. Tippu Sultan & Hyder Ali seems to have visited places around Thalaivasal in 18th century CE.GovernmentGovernment entities include Panchayat Union, Sub-Registrar office, Police Station & Primary Health Care unit. Thalaivasal (93) is the state assembly seat and is reserved for Scheduled Caste,PoliticsThalaivasal assembly constituency is part of Kallakurichi .