Coimbatore

Coimbatore is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Coimbatore district is 4,732 km², which includes 3,103.88 km² of rural area and 1,628.12 km² of urban area. There are about 219 villages in Coimbatore district.

For administrative convenience, Coimbatore district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 6 talukas in Coimbatore district. Here is the list of all Coimbatore Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Coimbatore District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Coimbatore North8736,37,389
2Coimbatore South77415,92,646
3Mettupalayam6352,60,172
4Pollachi1,1765,75,928
5Sulur5683,21,051
6Valparai70570,859

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Pollachi is the largest taluka in coimbatore district, covering an area of 1176.24 km², while Sulur is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 568.27 km². Coimbatore South is the most populous, whereas Valparai is the least populous taluka in coimbatore district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Pollachi Coimbatore South
Smallest Tehsil Sulur Sulur

Population of Coimbatore District

The population of Coimbatore offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Coimbatore, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 34,58,045 8,39,105 26,18,940
Total Male Population 17,29,297 4,19,032 13,10,265
Total Female Population 17,28,748 4,20,073 13,08,675
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,19,332 70,035 2,49,297
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,63,230 35,589 1,27,641
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,56,102 34,446 1,21,656
Literate Population 26,35,907 5,54,965 20,80,942
Literate Male Population 13,94,790 3,05,718 10,89,072
Literate Female Population 12,41,117 2,49,247 9,91,870
Illiterate Population 8,22,138 2,84,140 5,37,998
Illiterate Male Population 3,34,507 1,13,314 2,21,193
Illiterate Female Population 4,87,631 1,70,826 3,16,805
Households 9,58,035 2,42,157 7,15,878

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Coimbatore district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Coimbatore district is 34,58,045, including 17,29,297 males and 17,28,748 females. In rural areas, it is 8,39,105, including 4,19,032 males and 4,20,073 females. In urban areas, it is 26,18,940, including 13,10,265 males and 13,08,675 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Coimbatore district is 3,19,332, including 1,63,230 boys and 1,56,102 girls. In rural areas, it is 70,035, including 35,589 boys and 34,446 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,49,297, including 1,27,641 boys and 1,21,656 girls.
  • Literate population in Coimbatore district is around 26,35,907, including 13,94,790 males and 12,41,117 females. In rural areas, it is 5,54,965, including 3,05,718 males and 2,49,247 females. In urban areas, it is 20,80,942, including 10,89,072 males and 9,91,870 females.
  • Illiterate population in Coimbatore district is about 8,22,138, including 3,34,507 males and 4,87,631 females. In rural areas, it is 2,84,140, including 1,13,314 males and 1,70,826 females. In urban areas, it is 5,37,998, including 2,21,193 males and 3,16,805 females.
  • There are about 9,58,035 households in Coimbatore district, including 2,42,157 in rural areas and 7,15,878 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Coimbatore. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 5,35,911 1,87,055 3,48,856
SC Male Population 2,66,960 93,037 1,73,923
SC Female Population 2,68,951 94,018 1,74,933
Total ST Population 28,342 19,622 8,720
ST Male Population 14,245 9,815 4,430
ST Female Population 14,097 9,807 4,290
Population Density 731 / km² 270 / km² 1,609 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Coimbatore district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Coimbatore district is approximately 5,35,911, including 2,66,960 males and 2,68,951 females. In rural areas, it is 1,87,055, including 93,037 males and 94,018 females. In urban areas, it is 3,48,856, including 1,73,923 males and 1,74,933 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Coimbatore district is about 28,342, including 14,245 males and 14,097 females. In rural areas, it is 19,622, including 9,815 males and 9,807 females. In urban areas, it is 8,720, including 4,430 males and 4,290 females.
  • Overall population density of Coimbatore district is around 731 people per km². Rural areas have about 270 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,609 people per km².