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, the sub-district code of Coimbatore South Block (CD) is 05898. The total area of Coimbatore South Taluka is 774 km², which includes 423.29 km² of rural area and 350.58 km² of urban area. Coimbatore South has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arisippalayam | Arisipalayam | Madhukarai |
| 2 | Boluvampatti | N/A | Coimbatore South |
| 3 | Boluvampatti Exten R F | N/A | Coimbatore South |
| 4 | Booluvampatti | N/A | Coimbatore South |
| 5 | Devarayapuram | Devarayapuram | Thonda Muthoor |
| 6 | Ettimadai | N/A | Coimbatore South |
| 7 | Ettimadai Exten R F | N/A | Coimbatore South |
| 8 | Ikkaraibooluvampatti | Ikkarai Boluvampatti | Thonda Muthoor |
| 9 | Jagirnaickenpalyam | Jagirnaickenpalayam | Thonda Muthoor |
| 10 | Karunchamigoundenpalayam | Nachipalayam | Madhukarai |
| 11 | Madampatti | Madampatti | Thonda Muthoor |
| 12 | Madavarayapuram | Madvarayapuram | Pooluva Patti |
| 13 | Malumichampatti | Malumichampatti | Coimbatore South |
| 14 | Mavuthampathi | Mavuthampathy | Madhukkarai |
| 15 | Myleripalayam | Myleripalayam | Madhukkarai |
| 16 | Nachippalayam | Nachipalayam | Othakal Mandabam |
| 17 | Narasipuram | Narasipuram | Alanthurai |
| 18 | Palathurai | Palathurai | Etti Madai |
| 19 | Perur Chettipalayam | Perurchettipalayam | Coimbatore South |
| 20 | Pichanur | Pichanur | Madhukkarai |
| 21 | Seerappalayam | Seerapalayam | Othakal Mandabam |
| 22 | Solakarai R F | N/A | Kinathukadavu |
| 23 | Thambagoundenpalayam | Nachipalayam | Madhukarai |
| 24 | Theethipalayam | Theethipalayam | Ettimadai |
| 25 | Thennammanallur | Thennamanallur | Thonda Muthoor |
| 26 | Valukkupparai | Valukkuparai | Coimbatore South |
| 27 | Vellaimalaipattinam | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Coimbatore South Taluka is around 15,92,646 people. This includes 7,97,022 males and 7,95,624 females. Rural population is about 82,321 (41,133 males and 41,188 females), while urban population is nearly 15,10,325 (7,55,889 males and 7,54,436 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,54,048 of the population, with 78,848 boys and 75,200 girls. Rural areas have 7,059 children, and urban areas have about 1,46,989 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 12,75,880 literate people in Coimbatore South Taluka, including 6,64,599 literate males and 6,11,281 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 56,132 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,19,748 people.
- About 3,16,766 people in Coimbatore South Taluka are not literate, including 1,32,423 males and 1,84,343 females. Rural areas include 26,189 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,90,577 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 4,30,094 households, with 22,949 in villages and 4,07,145 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Coimbatore South 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Coimbatore South Taluka is approximately 1,91,284 people, including 95,541 males and 95,743 females. Around 18,240 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,73,044 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Coimbatore South Taluka is about 4,133 people, including 2,096 males and 2,037 females. Around 1,662 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,471 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,058 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 194 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,308 people per sq. km.