Valparai

Valparai 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 Valparai Block (CD) is 05900. The total area of Valparai Taluka is 705 km², which includes 35.34 km² of rural area and 669.64 km² of urban area. Valparai has a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females per 1,000 males.

Population of Valparai Taluka

The population profile of Valparai 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 Valparai 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 70,859 N/A 70,859
Male Population 35,204 N/A 35,204
Female Population 35,655 N/A 35,655
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,007 N/A 5,007
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,564 N/A 2,564
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,443 N/A 2,443
Literate Population 55,602 N/A 55,602
Literate Male Population 29,871 N/A 29,871
Literate Female Population 25,731 N/A 25,731
Illiterate Population 15,257 N/A 15,257
Illiterate Male Population 5,333 N/A 5,333
Illiterate Female Population 9,924 N/A 9,924
Total Households 19,017 N/A 19,017

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

  • Total population is approximately 70,859 people. Includes nearly 35,204 males and 35,655 females. Urban population is nearly 70,859 people.
  • There are around 5,007 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,564 boys and 2,443 girls.
  • Literate population is about 55,602 people. Non-literate population is around 15,257 people.
  • There are nearly 19,017 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Valparai 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 42,286 N/A 42,286
SC Male Population 20,943 N/A 20,943
SC Female Population 21,343 N/A 21,343
Total ST Population 1,241 N/A 1,241
ST Male Population 636 N/A 636
ST Female Population 605 N/A 605
Population Density 101 / km² N/A 106 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Valparai Taluka is approximately 42,286 people, including 20,943 males and 21,343 females. Nearly 42,286 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Valparai Taluka is about 1,241 people, including 636 males and 605 females. Nearly 1,241 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 101 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 106 people per sq. km.