Salem

Salem is a Town and Taluka in Salem 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 information the sub-district code of Salem Block (CD) is 05740. Total area of salem taluka is 539 km² including 340.86 km² rural area and 198.61 km² urban area. Salem taluka has a population of 12,72,743 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,55,535 while rural population is 2,17,208. Salem has a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Salem taluka has a population density of 2359 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,32,749 houses in the sub-district, including 2,74,815 urban houses and 57,934 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.81% population of salem taluka is literate, out of which 76.98% males and 66.51% females are literate.

List of Villages in Salem Taluka

Salem Taluka has a total of 114 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 Salem Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Salem Taluka

The population profile of Salem 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 Salem's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Salem Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.