Yercaud

Yercaud 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 Yercaud Block (CD) is 05741. Total area of yercaud taluka is 385 km² including 379.88 km² rural area and 5.26 km² urban area. Yercaud taluka has a population of 41,869 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,582 while rural population is 30,287. Yercaud has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females for every 1,000 males. Yercaud taluka has a population density of 109 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,772 houses in the sub-district, including 2,652 urban houses and 8,120 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 54.65% population of yercaud taluka is literate, out of which 62.47% males and 46.73% females are literate.

List of Villages in Yercaud Taluka

Yercaud Taluka has a total of 86 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 Yercaud Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Yercaud Taluka

The population profile of Yercaud 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 Yercaud'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 Yercaud 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.