Erode Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Erode district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Erode
Erode comprises 306 villages, of which 287 are inhabited and 19 are uninhabited. There are 59 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,58,071, spread across 5,759.997 square kilometers.
| Villages | 306(287 inhabited • 19 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 59 |
| Households | 6,58,071 |
| Total Area | 5,759.997 km² |
Erode Urban & Rural Population
Erode had 11,57,976 people in urban areas (51.4%) and 10,93,768 people in rural areas (48.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,93,768 | 48.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 11,57,976 | 51.4% |
| Total | 22,51,744 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Erode
The total population comprises 11,29,868 males (50.2%) and 11,21,876 females (49.8%). The sex ratio is 993 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,52,393 | 5,77,475 | 11,29,868 |
| 👩 Female | 5,41,375 | 5,80,501 | 11,21,876 |
Literacy Rate in Erode
The literacy rate is 66.29%. Male literacy stands at 73.31% while female literacy is 59.22%, indicating a gender gap of 14.09 percentage points. The total literate population is 14,92,662.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,75,974 | 4,52,326 | 8,28,300 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,79,072 | 3,85,290 | 6,64,362 |
| Total Literate | 6,55,046 | 8,37,616 | 14,92,662 |
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About Erode Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Erode in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 22,51,744 with a literacy rate of 66.29% and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Erode district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.