Salem is a district in Tamil Nadu, India is an administrative division of India. Salem district is further subdivided into sub-divisions/tehsils or talukas. As per the Census 2011 Salem District's total population is 3482056. Total geographical area is 5237.00 Ha. Total number of households in Salem District are 915967. Total male population in wardha is 1781571 and female population is 1700485. Total population under the age of six is 344960.
Total literacy rate of Salem district is 72.86 %. Sex ratio of wardha District is 954 per 1000 male. Population Density of Salem District is 665/Ha.
Census Data of Salem District, India --Census 2011
| Population | Area (Ha) | Density (P/Ha) | Sex Ratio | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3482056 | 5237.00 | 665 | 954 | 72.86% |
Salem District Census 2011 Data ---Census 2011
| Description | Census 2011 Data |
|---|---|
| District Name | Salem |
| State Name | Tamil Nadu |
| Total Population | 3482056 |
| Total Area | 5237 (Ha) |
| Total No of House Holds | 915967 |
| Total Male Population | 1781571 |
| Total Female Population | 1700485 |
| 0-6 Age group Total Population | 344960 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 180002 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 164958 |
| Total Person Literates | 2285562 |
| Total Male Literates | 1285107 |
| Total Female Literates | 1000455 |
| Total Person Illiterates | 1196494 |
| Total Male Illiterates | 496464 |
| Total Female Illiterates | 700030 |
| Scheduled Cast Persons | 580512 |
| Scheduled Cast Males | 294062 |
| Scheduled Cast Females | 286450 |
| Scheduled Tribe Persons | 58880 |
| Scheduled Tribe Males | 60489 |
| Scheduled Tribe Females | 58880 |
Salem Rural/Urban Census 2011 Data
Total rural population of Salem is 1707934 which is 49.05% of total Salem’s population and urban population is 1157976 about 33.26% of total population. In Salem sex ratio in rural area is 934 and urban area is 1005 per 1000 male persons. Literacy % in rural area is 65.74% as compared to urban area which is 79.39%.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1707934 | 1157976 |
| Population (%) | 49.05 % | 33.26 % |
| Male Population | 883274 | 577475 |
| Female Population | 824660 | 580501 |
| Sex Ratio | 934 | 1005 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 91351 | 50406 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 898 | 959 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.15% | 8.89% |
| Households in Salem | 452023 | 334569 |
| Literates | 1008761 | 837616 |
| Literacy % | 65.74% | 79.39% |
| Male Literacy | 74.57% | 86.17% |
| Female Literacy | 56.32% | 72.68% |
Religon wise cesnus 2011 Data of Salem
| Religion | Total Population | Male Population | Female Population | Percentage | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3326357 | 1704451 | 1621906 | 95.53% | 72.18% |
| Muslim | 95487 | 47581 | 47906 | 2.74% | 87.77% |
| Christian | 53841 | 26134 | 27707 | 1.55% | 87.36% |
| Sikh | 412 | 235 | 177 | 0.01% | 79.94% |
| Buddhist | 174 | 94 | 80 | 0% | 89.33% |
| Jain | 992 | 516 | 476 | 0.03% | 95.42% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 246 | 132 | 114 | 0.01% | 81.13% |
| Religion not stated | 4547 | 2428 | 2119 | 0.13% | 77.01% |
Salem Working Population ---Census 2011
Total working population of Salem is 1694160 which are either main or marginal workers. Total workers in Salem are 1694160 out of which 1083797 are male and 610363 are female. Total main workers are 1561030 out of which male main workers are 1022417 and female main workers are 538613. Total marginal workers of Salem are 133130.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workers | 1694160 | 1083797 | 610363 |
| Main Workers | 1561030 | 1022417 | 538613 |
| Main Workers Cultivators | 247011 | 143968 | 103043 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 396158 | 188008 | 208150 |
| Household Industries | 132700 | 83877 | 48823 |
| Other Workers | 785161 | 606564 | 178597 |
| Marginal Workers | 133130 | 61380 | 71750 |
| Non Working Persons | 1787896 | 697774 | 1090122 |
List of Town/City in Salem District as per Census 2011
List of Town/City of Salem with Population, Sex Ratio,Workers Profile and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
List of Sub-District/Teshil/Blocks (CD) in District-Salem, Tamil Nadu as per Census 2011
List of Sub-District/Teshil of Salem with Population, Sex Ratio and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
Salem District MAP Tamil Nadu
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