Erode District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Erode is a district in Tamil Nadu, India, with 5 tehsils and 287 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 2251744, sex ratio is 99.29% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 66.29%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Erode
StateTamil Nadu
Area5760.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayErode Junction
Nearest AirportCoimbatore International Airport
District Code610
Census Year2011
Total Population
2251744
Sex Ratio
99.29%
Literacy Rate
66.29%
Total Tehsils
5
Total Villages
287
Households
658071
Administrative Overview of Erode
| District | Erode |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 5760.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 5 |
| Total Villages | 287 |
| Total Households | 658071 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Erode Junction |
| Nearest Airport | Coimbatore International Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 11.3306483, 77.7276519 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Erode - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 195213 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 99943 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 95270 |
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Religion Population in Erode
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3751322 | 80.73% | |
| Muslim | 439270 | 9.45% | |
| Sikh | 2851 | 0.06% | |
| Christian | 358662 | 7.72% | |
| Jain | 51708 | 1.11% | |
| Buddhist | 2804 | 0.06% |
Literacy Rate in Erode
Workers in Erode
Tehsils List in Erode
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Erode district. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.