Coimbatore North

Coimbatore North is a Town and Taluka in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Coimbatore North Block (CD) is 05897. The total area of Coimbatore North Taluka is 873 km², which includes 659.17 km² of rural area and 214.27 km² of urban area. Coimbatore North has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Coimbatore North Taluka

Coimbatore North Taluka has a total of 39 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Coimbatore North Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Agraharasamakulam Agrakarasamakulam Gudalur
2Akkaraisengapalli A Sengappalli Punjai Puliampatti
3Allapalayam Allapalayam Annur
4Ambodi Ambothi Annur
5Anaikatti N/A Coimbatore North
6Annur Mettupalayam A Mettupalayam Annur
7Ashokapuram Asokapuram Coimbatore North
8Bilichi Bilichi Sarcar Samakulam
9Chinnathadagam Chinna Thadagam Coimbatore North
10Kallipalayam Kallipalayam Kalapatti
11Kanjappali Kanjapalli Annur
12Kanuvakkarai Kanvakkarai Annur
13Karegoundenpalayam Karegoundenplm Annur
14Kariampalayam Kariampalayam Annur
15Kattampatti Kattampatti Annur
16Keeranatham Keeranatham Sarcar Samakulam
17Kondayampalayam Kondayampalayam S.s.kulam
18Kunnathur Kunnathur Sarkar Samakulam
19Kuppanur Kuppanur Annur
20Kuppepalayam Kuppepalayam Coimbatore
21Kurudampalayam Kurudampalayam Coimbatore North
22Masagoundenchettipalayam M G C Palayam Sarkarsamakulam
23Naickenpalayam Naickenpalayam Goundampalayam
24Nanjundapuram Nanjundapuram Thudiyalur
25Naranapuram Naranapuram Veera Pandi
26Odderpalayam Odderpalayam Annur
27Pachapalayam Pachapalayam Mopperi Palayam
28Pannimadai Pannimadai Idikarai
29Pasur Pasur Annur
30Pillaiappampalayam Pilliappampalayam Annur
31Pogalur Pogalur Annur
32Somayampalayam Somayampalayam Coimbatore North
33Thadagam R F N/A Coimbatore North
34Vadakkalur Vadakkalur Annur
35Vadavalli Vadavalli Annur
36Veerapandi 24 Veerapandi Thudiyalur
37Vellamadai Vellamadai Sarcar Samakulam
38Vellanaipatti Vellanaipatti Coimbatore North
39Vilankurichi N/A Coimbatore North

Population of Coimbatore North Taluka

The population profile of Coimbatore North Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Coimbatore North Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 6,37,389 1,69,265 4,68,124
Male Population 3,20,620 84,785 2,35,835
Female Population 3,16,769 84,480 2,32,289
Child Population (Age 0–6) 60,140 14,930 45,210
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 30,778 7,592 23,186
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 29,362 7,338 22,024
Literate Population 4,83,470 1,10,745 3,72,725
Literate Male Population 2,57,545 61,212 1,96,333
Literate Female Population 2,25,925 49,533 1,76,392
Illiterate Population 1,53,919 58,520 95,399
Illiterate Male Population 63,075 23,573 39,502
Illiterate Female Population 90,844 34,947 55,897
Total Households 1,76,703 47,879 1,28,824

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Coimbatore North Taluka is around 6,37,389 people. This includes 3,20,620 males and 3,16,769 females. Rural population is about 1,69,265 (84,785 males and 84,480 females), while urban population is nearly 4,68,124 (2,35,835 males and 2,32,289 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 60,140 of the population, with 30,778 boys and 29,362 girls. Rural areas have 14,930 children, and urban areas have about 45,210 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 4,83,470 literate people in Coimbatore North Taluka, including 2,57,545 literate males and 2,25,925 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,10,745 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,72,725 people.
  • About 1,53,919 people in Coimbatore North Taluka are not literate, including 63,075 males and 90,844 females. Rural areas include 58,520 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 95,399 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 1,76,703 households, with 47,879 in villages and 1,28,824 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Coimbatore North Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 91,506 40,279 51,227
SC Male Population 45,902 20,224 25,678
SC Female Population 45,604 20,055 25,549
Total ST Population 4,419 3,805 614
ST Male Population 2,240 1,918 322
ST Female Population 2,179 1,887 292
Population Density 730 / km² 257 / km² 2,185 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Coimbatore North Taluka is approximately 91,506 people, including 45,902 males and 45,604 females. Around 40,279 people live in rural parts. Nearly 51,227 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Coimbatore North Taluka is about 4,419 people, including 2,240 males and 2,179 females. Around 3,805 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 614 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 730 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 257 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,185 people per sq. km.