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Salem Population Data

Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.

Census 2011 Data

Official

Census 2011 Data

👥Total Population
12,72,743
📖Literacy Rate
71.81%
⚖️Sex Ratio
974
per 1000 Males
🏠Households
3,32,749
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Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 9.8% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 941

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 64,042
Girls 60,270

Literacy Gap

10.5% Diff
Male Literacy 77.0%
Female Literacy 66.5%
SC Population
1,76,400
13.9% of total
ST Population
12,080
0.9% of total
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Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: services & industries

Worker Participation Rate 43%
Main Workers 5,20,963

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 26,926

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 74.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 4.5%
Agricultural Laborers 8.6%
Household Industries 12.3%

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