Salem
Salem is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Salem district is 5,237 km², which includes 4,561.41 km² of rural area and 675.59 km² of urban area. There are about 517 villages in Salem district.
For administrative convenience, Salem 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 9 talukas in Salem district. Here is the list of all Salem Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Salem District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attur | 1,166 | 4,30,949 |
| 2 | Edappadi | 318 | 2,23,756 |
| 3 | Gangavalli | 525 | 1,61,302 |
| 4 | Mettur | 775 | 4,19,887 |
| 5 | Omalur | 666 | 4,94,355 |
| 6 | Salem | 539 | 12,72,743 |
| 7 | Sankari | 424 | 2,41,783 |
| 8 | Vazhapadi | 439 | 1,95,412 |
| 9 | Yercaud | 385 | 41,869 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Attur is the largest taluka in salem district, covering an area of 1166.02 km², while Edappadi is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 317.64 km². Salem is the most populous, whereas Yercaud is the least populous taluka in salem district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Attur | Salem |
| Smallest Tehsil | Edappadi | Edappadi |
Population of Salem District
The population of Salem 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 Salem, 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 | 34,82,056 | 17,07,934 | 17,74,122 |
| Total Male Population | 17,81,571 | 8,83,274 | 8,98,297 |
| Total Female Population | 17,00,485 | 8,24,660 | 8,75,825 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,44,960 | 1,73,421 | 1,71,539 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,80,002 | 91,351 | 88,651 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,64,958 | 82,070 | 82,888 |
| Literate Population | 22,85,562 | 10,08,761 | 12,76,801 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,85,107 | 5,90,535 | 6,94,572 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,00,455 | 4,18,226 | 5,82,229 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,96,494 | 6,99,173 | 4,97,321 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,96,464 | 2,92,739 | 2,03,725 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,00,030 | 4,06,434 | 2,93,596 |
| Households | 9,15,967 | 4,52,023 | 4,63,944 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Salem district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Salem district is 34,82,056, including 17,81,571 males and 17,00,485 females. In rural areas, it is 17,07,934, including 8,83,274 males and 8,24,660 females. In urban areas, it is 17,74,122, including 8,98,297 males and 8,75,825 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Salem district is 3,44,960, including 1,80,002 boys and 1,64,958 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,73,421, including 91,351 boys and 82,070 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,71,539, including 88,651 boys and 82,888 girls.
- Literate population in Salem district is around 22,85,562, including 12,85,107 males and 10,00,455 females. In rural areas, it is 10,08,761, including 5,90,535 males and 4,18,226 females. In urban areas, it is 12,76,801, including 6,94,572 males and 5,82,229 females.
- Illiterate population in Salem district is about 11,96,494, including 4,96,464 males and 7,00,030 females. In rural areas, it is 6,99,173, including 2,92,739 males and 4,06,434 females. In urban areas, it is 4,97,321, including 2,03,725 males and 2,93,596 females.
- There are about 9,15,967 households in Salem district, including 4,52,023 in rural areas and 4,63,944 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Salem. 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 | 5,80,512 | 3,18,693 | 2,61,819 |
| SC Male Population | 2,94,062 | 1,62,603 | 1,31,459 |
| SC Female Population | 2,86,450 | 1,56,090 | 1,30,360 |
| Total ST Population | 1,19,369 | 1,10,233 | 9,136 |
| ST Male Population | 60,489 | 55,806 | 4,683 |
| ST Female Population | 58,880 | 54,427 | 4,453 |
| Population Density | 665 / km² | 374 / km² | 2,626 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Salem district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Salem district is approximately 5,80,512, including 2,94,062 males and 2,86,450 females. In rural areas, it is 3,18,693, including 1,62,603 males and 1,56,090 females. In urban areas, it is 2,61,819, including 1,31,459 males and 1,30,360 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Salem district is about 1,19,369, including 60,489 males and 58,880 females. In rural areas, it is 1,10,233, including 55,806 males and 54,427 females. In urban areas, it is 9,136, including 4,683 males and 4,453 females.
- Overall population density of Salem district is around 665 people per km². Rural areas have about 374 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,626 people per km².