Salem District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Salem, a district of Tamil Nadu
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Tamil Nadu. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Salem District of Tamil Nadu.
In 2011, Salem had population of 3,482,056 of which male and female were 1,781,571 and 1,700,485 respectively. In 2001 census, Salem had a population of 3,016,346 of which males
were 1,563,633 and remaining 1,452,713 were females. Salem District population
constituted 4.83 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Salem District was at 4.83
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 15.44 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Salem District recorded increase
of 17.20 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Salem Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Salem in 2011 were 72.86 compared to 72.86 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 80.24 and 65.15 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 74.39 and 55.20 in Salem District. Total literate in Salem District were 2,285,562 of which male and female were 1,285,107 and 1,000,455 respectively. In 2001, Salem District had 1,734,442 in its district.
Salem Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Salem, it stood at 954 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 929. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 916 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 851 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Salem District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 95.53 % | 3,326,357 |
| Muslims | 2.74 % | 95,487 |
| Christian | 1.55 % | 53,841 |
| Sikh | 0.01 % | 412 |
| Buddhist | 0.00 % | 174 |
| Jain | 0.03 % | 992 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 246 |
| Not Stated | 0.13 % | 4,547 |
Salem Population 2024
What is the population of Salem district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Salem was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Salem 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,482,056 | 34.82 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,930,000 | 39.39 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,980,000 | 39.83 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,020,000 | 40.21 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,050,000 | 40.53 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,080,000 | 40.81 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,100,000 | 41.05 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,120,000 | 41.25 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,140,000 | 41.42 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,150,000 | 41.57 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,160,000 | 41.70 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,180,000 | 41.81 Lakhs |
Salem Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34.82 Lakhs | 30.16 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,482,056 | 3,016,346 |
| Male | 1,781,571 | 1,563,633 |
| Female | 1,700,485 | 1,452,713 |
| Population Growth | 15.44% | 17.20% |
| Area Sq. Km | 5,237 | 5,245 |
| Density/km2 | 665 | 575 |
| Proportion to Tamil Nadu Population | 4.83% | 4.83% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 954 | 929 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 916 | 851 |
| Average Literacy | 72.86 | 65.09 |
| Male Literacy | 80.24 | 74.39 |
| Female Literacy | 65.15 | 55.20 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 344,960 | 351,859 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.91% | 11.67% |
Salem Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Salem. There were total 344,960 children under age of 0-6 against 351,859 of 2001 census. Of total 344,960 male and female were 180,002 and 164,958 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 916 compared to 851 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 9.91 percent of Salem District compared to 11.67 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.76 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Salem Houseless Data
In 2011, total 561 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,243. This approx 0.035697300675233% of total population of Salem district.
Salem District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Salem district for 2011 is 665 people per sq. km. In 2001, Salem district density was at 575 people per sq. km. Salem district administers 5,237 square kilometers of areas.
Salem District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Salem population for 2011 census, 50.95 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,774,122 people lives in urban areas of which males are 898,297 and females are 875,825.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Salem district is 975 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Salem district was 935 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 171,539 of which males and females were 88,651 and 82,888. This child population figure of Salem district is 9.87 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Salem district as per census 2011 is 79.67 % of which males and females are 85.79 % and 73.43 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,276,801 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 694,572 and 582,229 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 49.05 % population of Salem districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Salem district population living in rural areas is 1,707,934 of which males and females are 883,274 and 824,660 respectively.
In rural areas of Salem district, sex ratio is 934 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Salem district is considered, figure is 898 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 173,421 in rural areas of which males were 91,351 and females were 82,070. The child population comprises 10.34 % of total rural population of Salem district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Salem district is 65.74 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 74.57 and 56.32 percent respectively.
In total, 1,008,761 people were literate of which males and females were 590,535 and 418,226 respectively.
All details regarding Salem District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Salem District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 49.05 % | 50.95 % |
| Total Population | 1,707,934 | 1,774,122 |
| Male Population | 883,274 | 898,297 |
| Female Population | 824,660 | 875,825 |
| Sex Ratio | 934 | 975 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 898 | 935 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 173,421 | 171,539 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 91,351 | 88,651 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 82,070 | 82,888 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.15 % | 9.67 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 10.34 % | 9.87 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 9.95 % | 9.46 % |
| Literates | 1,008,761 | 1,276,801 |
| Male Literates | 590,535 | 694,572 |
| Female Literates | 418,226 | 582,229 |
| Average Literacy | 65.74 % | 79.67 % |
| Male Literacy | 74.57 % | 85.79 % |
| Female Literacy | 56.32 % | 73.43 % |
City/Metros in Salem District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Salem District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem (Urban Agglomeration) | 917,414 | 462,278 | 455,136 |
| Cities inside Salem District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem (Municipal Corporation) | 829,267 | 417,317 | 411,950 |