Coimbatore
District in TAMIL NADU
Coimbatore District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 34,58,045 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 17,29,297 are males while 17,28,748 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 34,58,045
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 76.23%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1000
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.23% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1000.
Total Children
3,19,332
9.23% of population
Boys
1,63,230
51.1%
Girls
1,56,102
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
956
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Coimbatore district has a population density of 463 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 7,469 sq. km.
Density
463
per sq. km
Total Area
7,469
sq. km
Total Population
34,58,045
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Coimbatore stands at 1000 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 89.06% while female literacy is at 78.92%, showing a gender gap of 10.14%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.50% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.82% of total population in Coimbatore.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 34,58,045, 15,67,950 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 45.34% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 92.05% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 7.95% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 14,43,252
- Marginal Workers
- 1,24,698
- Non-Workers
- 18,90,095
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 17,29,297 males (50.0%) and 17,28,748 females (50.0%) out of 34,58,045 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 26,35,907 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.06%, Female 78.92%, Overall %. Gender gap is 10.1%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Coimbatore district in TAMIL NADU?
Coimbatore district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 34,58,045 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 17,29,297 males and 17,28,748 females.
What is the literacy rate of Coimbatore district?
The overall literacy rate of Coimbatore district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.06% and female literacy is 78.92%.
What is the sex ratio in Coimbatore district?
The sex ratio in Coimbatore district is 1000 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Coimbatore district?
Coimbatore district has 3,19,332 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,63,230 are boys and 1,56,102 are girls. The child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Coimbatore district?
Coimbatore district has a population density of 463 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 7,469 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Coimbatore district?
Out of the total population of 34,58,045, 15,67,950 people (45.3%) are engaged in work activities in Coimbatore district.