What is "thally"

Thally or Thalli ( Tamil:தளீ ) is an assembly constituency and Revenue Village in Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has popularly remembered as "Little England" named so by the British during their regime mostly due of its cool weather. In Thally block total of 50 Panchayat villages are there.

Thally is identified as the backward block in the district due to its hilly nature, poor infrastructure and socio-economic background of the people in the region. This region was affected by Naxals till 1990 which hindered the progress of the block. Thalli region is now Naxal free. Industries have started coming to Thally block since 1991.

The nearest major town is Hosur. The chairman for (2011-2013) of Thally block is Mrs. Jayshree Chandrappa. The current MLA for Thally constituency (2016- till) is Mr.Y.Prakash.