Salem
Salem is a district and city located in Tamil Nadu State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Salem district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Salem District overview
Salem is Town in Tamil Nadu serves as administrative headquarter of Salem district. Total area of Salem District is 5,237 km² including 4,561 km² rural area and 676 km² urban area. There are 9 Talukas part of Salem District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Salem District, Salem has 585 villages.
Attur is the largest tehsil in Salem district by area covering 1166.02 km2 and Edappadi is the smallest tehsil in Salem district by area covering 317.638 km2. Salem is the largest tehsil by population while Yercaud is the smallest tehsil by population in Salem district.
Population of Salem District
As of the 2011 census, Salem district has a population of approximately 3,482,056 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,774,122 and rular population of 1,707,934. The population density in Salem region is about 665.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,781,571 | 1,700,485 | 3,482,056 |
| Rural | 883,274 | 824,660 | 1,707,934 |
| Urban | 898,297 | 875,825 | 1,774,122 |
Households of Salem District
There are about 915,967 houses in the district, including 463,944 urban houses and 452,023 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.8 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 915,967 |
| Rural | 452,023 |
| Urban | 463,944 |
List Of Taluka in Salem District
Salem district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 9 tehsils in Salem 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 Salem:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Attur | 1,166.0 | 430,949 |
| Edappadi | 317.6 | 223,756 |
| Gangavalli | 524.6 | 161,302 |
| Mettur | 774.8 | 419,887 |
| Omalur | 666.1 | 494,355 |
| Salem | 539.5 | 1,272,743 |
| Sankari | 424.2 | 241,783 |
| Vazhapadi | 439.0 | 195,412 |
| Yercaud | 385.1 | 41,869 |
Frequently Asked Question About Salem District
How many villages are there in Salem district ?
There are 585 villages in the Salem district.
What is the population of Salem district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Salem district is 3,482,056
How many town or city are there in Salem district ?
There are 68 town or city in the Salem district.
How many Taluka in Salem district ?
There are 9 Taluka in Salem district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Salem district
Attur is the largest Taluka in Salem district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Salem district ?
Edappadi is the smallest Taluka in Salem district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Salem district ?
Salem is the most populated Taluka in Salem district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Salem district ?
Yercaud is the most least populated Taluka in Salem district.