Coimbatore Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Coimbatore
Coimbatore comprises 237 villages, of which 219 are inhabited and 18 are uninhabited. There are 69 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,58,035, spread across 4,731.997 square kilometers.
| Villages | 237(219 inhabited • 18 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 69 |
| Households | 9,58,035 |
| Total Area | 4,731.997 km² |
Coimbatore Urban & Rural Population
Coimbatore had 26,18,940 people in urban areas (75.7%) and 8,39,105 people in rural areas (24.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,39,105 | 24.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 26,18,940 | 75.7% |
| Total | 34,58,045 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Coimbatore
The total population comprises 17,29,297 males (50.0%) and 17,28,748 females (50.0%). The sex ratio is 1000 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,19,032 | 13,10,265 | 17,29,297 |
| 👩 Female | 4,20,073 | 13,08,675 | 17,28,748 |
Literacy Rate in Coimbatore
The literacy rate is 76.23%. Male literacy stands at 80.66% while female literacy is 71.79%, indicating a gender gap of 8.87 percentage points. The total literate population is 26,35,907.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,05,718 | 10,89,072 | 13,94,790 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,49,247 | 9,91,870 | 12,41,117 |
| Total Literate | 5,54,965 | 20,80,942 | 26,35,907 |
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About Coimbatore Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 34,58,045 with a literacy rate of 76.23% and a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Coimbatore district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.