Erode

Erode is a district and city located in Tamil Nadu State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Erode district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.

Erode District overview


Erode is Town in Tamil Nadu serves as administrative headquarter of Erode district. Total area of Erode District is 5,760 km² including 4,992 km² rural area and 768 km² urban area. There are 5 Talukas part of Erode District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Erode District, Erode has 306 villages.

Sathyamangalam is the largest tehsil in Erode district by area covering 2271.88 km2 and Perundurai is the smallest tehsil in Erode district by area covering 563.057 km2. Erode is the largest tehsil by population while Perundurai is the smallest tehsil by population in Erode district.

Population of Erode District


As of the 2011 census, Erode district has a population of approximately 2,251,744 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,157,976 and rular population of 1,093,768. The population density in Erode region is about 391.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 1,129,868 1,121,876 2,251,744
Rural 552,393 541,375 1,093,768
Urban 577,475 580,501 1,157,976

Households of Erode District


There are about 658,071 houses in the district, including 334,569 urban houses and 323,502 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.42 people

Type Households
Total 658,071
Rural 323,502
Urban 334,569

List Of Taluka in Erode District


Erode district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 5 tehsils in Erode district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Erode:

Taluka Area(km²) Population
Bhavani 1,494.1 459,517
Erode 767.7 822,329
Gobichettipalayam 663.2 376,351
Perundurai 563.1 266,106
Sathyamangalam 2,271.9 327,441

Frequently Asked Question About Erode District


How many villages are there in Erode district ?

There are 306 villages in the Erode district.

What is the population of Erode district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Erode district is 2,251,744

How many town or city are there in Erode district ?

There are 59 town or city in the Erode district.

How many Taluka in Erode district ?

There are 5 Taluka in Erode district.

Which is the largest Taluka in Erode district

Sathyamangalam is the largest Taluka in Erode district.

Which is the smallest Taluka in Erode district ?

Perundurai is the smallest Taluka in Erode district.

Which is the most populated Taluka in Erode district ?

Erode is the most populated Taluka in Erode district.

Which is the least populated Taluka in Erode district ?

Perundurai is the most least populated Taluka in Erode district.

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