Erode Population
As per the 2011 Census, Erode Tehsil has a population of 8.22 Lac (8,22,329) with 4.11 Lac (4,11,124) males and 4.11 Lac (4,11,205) females.The sex ratio in Erode is 1001, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Erode Tehsil is 73.65 k (73,654) which is 8.96% of Erode Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Erode Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Erode Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Erode District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Erode Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Erode Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.77 Lac (8,76,650), indicating a 6.61% increased from Erode's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.40 Lac.
Erode Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Erode Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.79 Lac (8,79,250), projecting a 6.92% increased from Erode's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.42 Lac.
Erode Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Erode Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 7.48 Lac (7,48,141), accounting for 90.98% of the Erode Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.75 Lac (3,74,511), and the Hindu female population is around 3.74 Lac (3,73,630).
Erode Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Erode Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 48.46 k (48,463), accounting for 5.89% of the Erode Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.11 k (24,113), and the Muslim female population is around 24.35 k (24,350).
Erode Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,48,141 | 90.98% |
| Muslim | 48,463 | 5.89% |
| Christian | 23,899 | 2.91% |
| Religion not stated | 860 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 603 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 216 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 75 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 72 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationErode Urban Population
The Urban population of Erode Tehsil is 6.37 Lac (6,37,162), with 3.19 Lac (3,18,641) being males and 3.19 Lac (3,18,521) being females, making up 77.48% of the Erode total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Erode Rural Population
The Rural population of Erode Tehsil is 1.85 Lac (1,85,167), with 92.48 k (92,483) being males and 92.68 k (92,684) being females, making up 22.52% of the Erode total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Erode Literacy Rate
Erode Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.22% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Erode Tehsil is 87.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Erode Tehsil is 73.46 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Erode Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.58%, while in the rural regions of Erode Tehsil, it is around 72.19%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Erode
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.22 | 87.01 | 73.46 |
| Urban Area | 82.58 | 88.73 | 76.45 |
| Rural Area | 72.19 | 81.14 | 63.32 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Erode
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.28 | 86.36 | 72.21 |
| Muslim | 88.3 | 92.66 | 84.01 |
| Christian | 93.66 | 96.29 | 91.19 |
| Religion not stated | 74.76 | 87.42 | 64.62 |
Erode Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Erode Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,22,375) with 61.00 k (60,995) males and 61.38 k (61,380) females, which is 14.88% of Erode Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Erode Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Erode Tehsil is 812 (812) with 425 (425) males and 387 (387) females, which is 0.1% of Erode Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Erode
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1001 |
| Urban Area | 1000 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Erode
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 998 |
| Muslim | 1010 |
| Christian | 1059 |
| Religion not stated | 1200 |
Erode Area & Households
The Total Area of Erode Tehsil is 767.73 Square KM, with a population density of 1,071 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Erode Tehsil are 24 and the Total Number of Villages in Erode Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Erode Tehsil are 2.38 Lac(2,37,593).
Erode Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Erode Tehsil, there are about 4.04 Lac (4,03,940) workers, making up nearly 49.12% of the Erode Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.64 Lac (2,63,855) are male workers, and about 1.40 Lac (1,40,085) are female workers.
Erode - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.77 Lac (8,76,650) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.79 Lac (8,79,250) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.81 Lac (8,81,044) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.82 Lac (8,82,258) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.83 Lac (8,83,473) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.85 Lac (8,84,688) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.86 Lac (8,85,903) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.86 Lac (8,86,391) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.86 Lac (8,86,357) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 8.86 Lac (8,86,323) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 8.86 Lac (8,86,289) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 8.86 Lac (8,86,254) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 8.86 Lac (8,86,220) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Erode Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.86 Lac (8,86,220), with a male population of 4.39 Lac (4,38,889) and a female population of 4.47 Lac (4,47,346). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Erode Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.