Coimbatore South Population

As per the 2011 Census, Coimbatore South Tehsil has a population of 15.93 Lac (15,92,646) with 7.97 Lac (7,97,022) males and 7.96 Lac (7,95,624) females.The sex ratio in Coimbatore South is 999, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Coimbatore South Tehsil is 1.54 Lac (1,54,048) which is 9.67% of Coimbatore South Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Coimbatore South Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Coimbatore South Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Coimbatore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

Coimbatore South Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Coimbatore South Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 16.98 Lac (16,97,853), indicating a 6.61% increased from Coimbatore South's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.52 Lac.

Coimbatore South Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Coimbatore South Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 17.03 Lac (17,02,887), projecting a 6.92% increased from Coimbatore South's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.55 Lac.

Coimbatore South Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Coimbatore South Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 13.33 Lac (13,33,252), accounting for 83.71% of the Coimbatore South Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.68 Lac (6,68,161), and the Hindu female population is around 6.65 Lac (6,65,091).

Coimbatore South Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Coimbatore South Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.40 Lac (1,40,467), accounting for 8.82% of the Coimbatore South Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 70.72 k (70,719), and the Muslim female population is around 69.75 k (69,748).

Coimbatore South Religion Wise Population

Coimbatore South Urban Population

The Urban population of Coimbatore South Tehsil is 15.10 Lac (15,10,325), with 7.56 Lac (7,55,889) being males and 7.54 Lac (7,54,436) being females, making up 94.83% of the Coimbatore South total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Coimbatore South Rural Population

The Rural population of Coimbatore South Tehsil is 82.32 k (82,321), with 41.13 k (41,133) being males and 41.19 k (41,188) being females, making up 5.17% of the Coimbatore South total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Coimbatore South Literacy Rate

Coimbatore South Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.69% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Coimbatore South Tehsil is 92.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Coimbatore South Tehsil is 84.85 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Coimbatore South Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.47%, while in the rural regions of Coimbatore South Tehsil, it is around 74.58%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Coimbatore South

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	88.69	92.54	84.85
Urban Area	89.47	93.13	85.82
Rural Area	74.58	81.88	67.35

Literacy Rate by Religion in Coimbatore South

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	87.78	91.9	83.66
Muslim	91.98	95.05	88.9
Christian	95.42	97.11	93.81
Religion not stated	87.7	92.64	84.21

Coimbatore South Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Coimbatore South Tehsil is 1.91 Lac (1,91,284) with 95.54 k (95,541) males and 95.74 k (95,743) females, which is 12.01% of Coimbatore South Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Coimbatore South Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Coimbatore South Tehsil is 4.13 k (4,133) with 2.10 k (2,096) males and 2.04 k (2,037) females, which is 0.26% of Coimbatore South Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Coimbatore South

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	999
Urban Area	999
Rural Area	1002

Sex Ratio by Religion in Coimbatore South

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	996
Muslim	987
Christian	1044
Religion not stated	1307

Coimbatore South Area & Households

The Total Area of Coimbatore South Tehsil is 773.87 Square KM, with a population density of 2,058 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Coimbatore South Tehsil are 19 and the Total Number of Villages in Coimbatore South Tehsil are 26.The Total Number of households in Coimbatore South Tehsil are 4.30 Lac(4,30,094).

Coimbatore South Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Coimbatore South Tehsil, there are about 6.64 Lac (6,63,582) workers, making up nearly 41.67% of the Coimbatore South Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 4.88 Lac (4,87,550) are male workers, and about 1.76 Lac (1,76,032) are female workers.

Coimbatore South - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Coimbatore South Census Frequently Asked Questions