Salem Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Salem district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Salem
Salem comprises 585 villages, of which 517 are inhabited and 68 are uninhabited. There are 68 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,15,967, spread across 5,236.999 square kilometers.
| Villages | 585(517 inhabited • 68 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 68 |
| Households | 9,15,967 |
| Total Area | 5,236.999 km² |
Salem Urban & Rural Population
Salem had 17,74,122 people in urban areas (51.0%) and 17,07,934 people in rural areas (49.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 17,07,934 | 49.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 17,74,122 | 51.0% |
| Total | 34,82,056 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Salem
The total population comprises 17,81,571 males (51.2%) and 17,00,485 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 954 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,83,274 | 8,98,297 | 17,81,571 |
| 👩 Female | 8,24,660 | 8,75,825 | 17,00,485 |
Literacy Rate in Salem
The literacy rate is 65.64%. Male literacy stands at 72.13% while female literacy is 58.83%, indicating a gender gap of 13.30 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,85,562.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,90,535 | 6,94,572 | 12,85,107 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,18,226 | 5,82,229 | 10,00,455 |
| Total Literate | 10,08,761 | 12,76,801 | 22,85,562 |
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About Salem Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Salem in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 34,82,056 with a literacy rate of 65.64% and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Salem district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.