Erode
Erode is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Erode district is 5,760 km², which includes 4,991.71 km² of rural area and 768.29 km² of urban area. There are about 287 villages in Erode district.
For administrative convenience, Erode district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 5 talukas in Erode district. Here is the list of all Erode Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Erode District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhavani | 1,494 | 4,59,517 |
| 2 | Erode | 768 | 8,22,329 |
| 3 | Gobichettipalayam | 663 | 3,76,351 |
| 4 | Perundurai | 563 | 2,66,106 |
| 5 | Sathyamangalam | 2,272 | 3,27,441 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sathyamangalam is the largest taluka in erode district by area, while Erode is the largest by population. Perundurai is the smallest taluka in erode district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sathyamangalam | Erode |
| Smallest Tehsil | Perundurai | Perundurai |
Population of Erode District
The population of Erode offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Erode, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,51,744 | 10,93,768 | 11,57,976 |
| Total Male Population | 11,29,868 | 5,52,393 | 5,77,475 |
| Total Female Population | 11,21,876 | 5,41,375 | 5,80,501 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,95,213 | 92,254 | 1,02,959 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 99,943 | 47,390 | 52,553 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 95,270 | 44,864 | 50,406 |
| Literate Population | 14,92,662 | 6,55,046 | 8,37,616 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,28,300 | 3,75,974 | 4,52,326 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,64,362 | 2,79,072 | 3,85,290 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,59,082 | 4,38,722 | 3,20,360 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,01,568 | 1,76,419 | 1,25,149 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,57,514 | 2,62,303 | 1,95,211 |
| Households | 6,58,071 | 3,23,502 | 3,34,569 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Erode district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Erode district is 22,51,744, including 11,29,868 males and 11,21,876 females. In rural areas, it is 10,93,768, including 5,52,393 males and 5,41,375 females. In urban areas, it is 11,57,976, including 5,77,475 males and 5,80,501 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Erode district is 1,95,213, including 99,943 boys and 95,270 girls. In rural areas, it is 92,254, including 47,390 boys and 44,864 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,02,959, including 52,553 boys and 50,406 girls.
- Literate population in Erode district is around 14,92,662, including 8,28,300 males and 6,64,362 females. In rural areas, it is 6,55,046, including 3,75,974 males and 2,79,072 females. In urban areas, it is 8,37,616, including 4,52,326 males and 3,85,290 females.
- Illiterate population in Erode district is about 7,59,082, including 3,01,568 males and 4,57,514 females. In rural areas, it is 4,38,722, including 1,76,419 males and 2,62,303 females. In urban areas, it is 3,20,360, including 1,25,149 males and 1,95,211 females.
- There are about 6,58,071 households in Erode district, including 3,23,502 in rural areas and 3,34,569 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Erode. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,69,483 | 2,15,316 | 1,54,167 |
| SC Male Population | 1,84,408 | 1,07,703 | 76,705 |
| SC Female Population | 1,85,075 | 1,07,613 | 77,462 |
| Total ST Population | 21,880 | 20,025 | 1,855 |
| ST Male Population | 11,024 | 10,068 | 956 |
| ST Female Population | 10,856 | 9,957 | 899 |
| Population Density | 391 / km² | 219 / km² | 1,507 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Erode district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Erode district is approximately 3,69,483, including 1,84,408 males and 1,85,075 females. In rural areas, it is 2,15,316, including 1,07,703 males and 1,07,613 females. In urban areas, it is 1,54,167, including 76,705 males and 77,462 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Erode district is about 21,880, including 11,024 males and 10,856 females. In rural areas, it is 20,025, including 10,068 males and 9,957 females. In urban areas, it is 1,855, including 956 males and 899 females.
- Overall population density of Erode district is around 391 people per km². Rural areas have about 219 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,507 people per km².