Erode
District in TAMIL NADU
Erode District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 22,51,744 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,29,868 are males while 11,21,876 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 22,51,744
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 66.29%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 993
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Erode has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 8.67% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 993.
Total Children
1,95,213
8.67% of population
Boys
99,943
51.2%
Girls
95,270
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
953
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Erode district has a population density of 394 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 5,716 sq. km.
Density
394
per sq. km
Total Area
5,716
sq. km
Total Population
22,51,744
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Erode stands at 993 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 80.42% while female literacy is at 64.71%, showing a gender gap of 15.71%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.41% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.97% of total population in Erode.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 22,51,744, 11,95,773 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 53.10% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 92.91% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 7.09% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 11,11,051
- Marginal Workers
- 84,722
- Non-Workers
- 10,55,971
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 11,29,868 males (50.2%) and 11,21,876 females (49.8%) out of 22,51,744 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 14,92,662 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 80.42%, Female 64.71%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Erode district in TAMIL NADU?
Erode district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 22,51,744 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,29,868 males and 11,21,876 females.
What is the literacy rate of Erode district?
The overall literacy rate of Erode district is N/A%. Male literacy is 80.42% and female literacy is 64.71%.
What is the sex ratio in Erode district?
The sex ratio in Erode district is 993 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Erode district?
Erode district has 1,95,213 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 99,943 are boys and 95,270 are girls. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Erode district?
Erode district has a population density of 394 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 5,716 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Erode district?
Out of the total population of 22,51,744, 11,95,773 people (53.1%) are engaged in work activities in Erode district.