Coimbatore South Taluka - Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore South is an administrative taluka in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Coimbatore South is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Ettimadai, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 774 km², including 423.29 km² rural area and 350.58 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Coimbatore South Taluka
Coimbatore South Taluka has a total of 12 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boluvampatti (Block I) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Boluvampatti Exten. R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Boluvampatti(R.F) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Booluvampatti(Blockii) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Coimbatore Rural | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Ettimadai (R.F) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Ettimadai Exten. R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Ramanathapuram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Singanallur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Solakarai R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Sowripalayam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Uppilipalayam | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Coimbatore South Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Coimbatore South Taluka has a total population of 15,92,646 people, consisting of 7,97,022 males and 7,95,624 females. There are 4,30,094 households in the taluka with an average population density of 2,058 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 4,30,094 | 22,949 | 4,07,145 |
| Population Density | 2,058 / km² | 194 / km² | 4,308 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 12,75,880 literate people and 1,54,048 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,91,284 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,133 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,54,048 | 7,059 | 1,46,989 |
| Literate Population | 12,75,880 | 56,132 | 12,19,748 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,16,766 | 26,189 | 2,90,577 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,91,284 | 18,240 | 1,73,044 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,133 | 1,662 | 2,471 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.