Coimbatore North Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Coimbatore North Population 2026
15,79,244 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
16,68,771
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 6.20% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 9.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 954
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 30,778
Girls 29,362
Literacy Gap
9.0% Diff Male Literacy 80.3%
Female Literacy 71.3%
SC Population
91,506
14.4% of total
ST Population
4,419
0.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 2,65,831
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 26,408
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 80.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 5.4%
Agricultural Laborers 11.0%
Household Industries 2.7%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,49,225 | 6,37,389 | +82.52% |
| Literacy Rate | 70.74% | 75.85% | +5.1% |
| Sex Ratio | 958 | 988 | +30 |
Decadal Growth Rate
82.52%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
6.20%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Coimbatore North in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Coimbatore North in 2026 is 15,71,348. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 6.20%.
What is the literacy rate of Coimbatore North? ▼
The literacy rate of Coimbatore North is 75.85% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Coimbatore North? ▼
The sex ratio of Coimbatore North is 988 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Coimbatore North in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Coimbatore North in 2027 is 16,68,771. This projection is based on the 6.20% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Coimbatore North population changed since 2001? ▼
Coimbatore North population grew from 3,49,225 in 2001 to 6,37,389 in 2011, a decadal growth of 82.52%. The annual compound growth rate was 6.20%.
What was the population of Coimbatore North in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Coimbatore North had a total population of 6,37,389. This comprised 3,20,620 males and 3,16,769 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Coimbatore District
#2 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#15 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Coimbatore North | Coimbatore Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 75.85% | 74.69% ↑ 1.2%
| 69.99% ↑ 5.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 988 | 1003 ↓ 15 | 1000 ↓ 12 |
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