Coonoor
Coonoor is a Town and Taluka in The Nilgiris 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 Coonoor Block (CD) is 05758. The total area of Coonoor Taluka is 232 km², which includes 140.85 km² of rural area and 91.56 km² of urban area. Coonoor has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Coonoor Taluka
Coonoor Taluka has a total of 6 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 Coonoor Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aravankad | Beratty | Coonoor |
| 2 | Burliyar | Bandishola | Coonoor |
| 3 | Coonoor | Beratty | Coonoor |
| 4 | Hubbathala | Hubbathalai | Coonoor |
| 5 | Melur | Melur | Coonoor |
| 6 | Yedappalli | Yedappalli | Coonoor |
Population of Coonoor Taluka
The population profile of Coonoor 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 Coonoor 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 | 1,57,744 | 27,131 | 1,30,613 |
| Male Population | 78,343 | 13,111 | 65,232 |
| Female Population | 79,401 | 14,020 | 65,381 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,404 | 2,333 | 11,071 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,786 | 1,215 | 5,571 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,618 | 1,118 | 5,500 |
| Literate Population | 1,27,413 | 20,256 | 1,07,157 |
| Literate Male Population | 67,324 | 10,773 | 56,551 |
| Literate Female Population | 60,089 | 9,483 | 50,606 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,331 | 6,875 | 23,456 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,019 | 2,338 | 8,681 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,312 | 4,537 | 14,775 |
| Total Households | 44,197 | 8,025 | 36,172 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Coonoor Taluka is around 1,57,744 people. This includes 78,343 males and 79,401 females. Rural population is about 27,131 (13,111 males and 14,020 females), while urban population is nearly 1,30,613 (65,232 males and 65,381 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,404 of the population, with 6,786 boys and 6,618 girls. Rural areas have 2,333 children, and urban areas have about 11,071 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,27,413 literate people in Coonoor Taluka, including 67,324 literate males and 60,089 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 20,256 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,07,157 people.
- About 30,331 people in Coonoor Taluka are not literate, including 11,019 males and 19,312 females. Rural areas include 6,875 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 23,456 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 44,197 households, with 8,025 in villages and 36,172 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Coonoor 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 | 53,803 | 12,302 | 41,501 |
| SC Male Population | 26,394 | 5,994 | 20,400 |
| SC Female Population | 27,409 | 6,308 | 21,101 |
| Total ST Population | 2,354 | 929 | 1,425 |
| ST Male Population | 1,199 | 473 | 726 |
| ST Female Population | 1,155 | 456 | 699 |
| Population Density | 679 / km² | 193 / km² | 1,427 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Coonoor Taluka is approximately 53,803 people, including 26,394 males and 27,409 females. Around 12,302 people live in rural parts. Nearly 41,501 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Coonoor Taluka is about 2,354 people, including 1,199 males and 1,155 females. Around 929 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,425 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 679 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 193 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,427 people per sq. km.