Coimbatore South

Coimbatore South 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 information the sub-district code of Coimbatore South Block (CD) is 05898. Total area of coimbatore south taluka is 774 km² including 423.29 km² rural area and 350.58 km² urban area. Coimbatore South taluka has a population of 15,92,646 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,10,325 while rural population is 82,321. Coimbatore South has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females for every 1,000 males. Coimbatore South taluka has a population density of 2058 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,30,094 houses in the sub-district, including 4,07,145 urban houses and 22,949 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.11% population of coimbatore south taluka is literate, out of which 83.39% males and 76.83% females are literate.

List of Villages in Coimbatore South Taluka

Coimbatore South Taluka has a total of 27 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 South Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Arisippalayam Arisipalayam Madhukarai
2Boluvampatti N/A Coimbatore South
3Boluvampatti Exten R F N/A Coimbatore South
4Booluvampatti N/A Coimbatore South
5Devarayapuram Devarayapuram Thonda Muthoor
6Ettimadai N/A Coimbatore South
7Ettimadai Exten R F N/A Coimbatore South
8Ikkaraibooluvampatti Ikkarai Boluvampatti Thonda Muthoor
9Jagirnaickenpalyam Jagirnaickenpalayam Thonda Muthoor
10Karunchamigoundenpalayam Nachipalayam Madhukarai
11Madampatti Madampatti Thonda Muthoor
12Madavarayapuram Madvarayapuram Pooluva Patti
13Malumichampatti Malumichampatti Coimbatore South
14Mavuthampathi Mavuthampathy Madhukkarai
15Myleripalayam Myleripalayam Madhukkarai
16Nachippalayam Nachipalayam Othakal Mandabam
17Narasipuram Narasipuram Alanthurai
18Palathurai Palathurai Etti Madai
19Perur Chettipalayam Perurchettipalayam Coimbatore South
20Pichanur Pichanur Madhukkarai
21Seerappalayam Seerapalayam Othakal Mandabam
22Solakarai R F N/A Kinathukadavu
23Thambagoundenpalayam Nachipalayam Madhukarai
24Theethipalayam Theethipalayam Ettimadai
25Thennammanallur Thennamanallur Thonda Muthoor
26Valukkupparai Valukkuparai Coimbatore South
27Vellaimalaipattinam Vellimalaipatinam Thondamuthoor

Population of Coimbatore South Taluka

The population profile of Coimbatore South 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 South's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 15,92,646 82,321 15,10,325
Male Population 7,97,022 41,133 7,55,889
Female Population 7,95,624 41,188 7,54,436
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,54,048 7,059 1,46,989
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 78,848 3,659 75,189
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 75,200 3,400 71,800
Literate Population 12,75,880 56,132 12,19,748
Literate Male Population 6,64,599 30,683 6,33,916
Literate Female Population 6,11,281 25,449 5,85,832
Illiterate Population 3,16,766 26,189 2,90,577
Illiterate Male Population 1,32,423 10,450 1,21,973
Illiterate Female Population 1,84,343 15,739 1,68,604
Total Households 4,30,094 22,949 4,07,145

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Coimbatore South Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 1,91,284 18,240 1,73,044
SC Male Population 95,541 9,055 86,486
SC Female Population 95,743 9,185 86,558
Total ST Population 4,133 1,662 2,471
ST Male Population 2,096 848 1,248
ST Female Population 2,037 814 1,223
Population Density 2,058 / km² 194 / km² 4,308 / km²