Coimbatore District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Coimbatore, 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 Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu.
In 2011, Coimbatore had population of 3,458,045 of which male and female were 1,729,297 and 1,728,748 respectively. In 2001 census, Coimbatore had a population of 2,916,620 of which males
were 1,482,228 and remaining 1,434,392 were females. Coimbatore District population
constituted 4.79 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Coimbatore District was at 4.67
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 18.56 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Coimbatore District recorded increase
of 16.96 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Coimbatore Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Coimbatore in 2011 were 83.98 compared to 83.98 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 89.06 and 78.92 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 85.71 and 71.06 in Coimbatore District. Total literate in Coimbatore District were 2,635,907 of which male and female were 1,394,790 and 1,241,117 respectively. In 2001, Coimbatore District had 2,056,377 in its district.
Coimbatore Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Coimbatore, it stood at 1000 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 968. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 963 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Coimbatore District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.03 % | 3,044,145 |
| Muslims | 6.10 % | 211,035 |
| Christian | 5.50 % | 190,314 |
| Sikh | 0.03 % | 1,112 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 435 |
| Jain | 0.09 % | 3,284 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 237 |
| Not Stated | 0.22 % | 7,483 |
Coimbatore Population 2024
What is the population of Coimbatore district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Coimbatore was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Coimbatore 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,458,045 | 34.58 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 4,000,000 | 40.04 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,050,000 | 40.57 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,100,000 | 41.04 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,140,000 | 41.43 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,170,000 | 41.78 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,200,000 | 42.07 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,230,000 | 42.32 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,250,000 | 42.53 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,270,000 | 42.72 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,280,000 | 42.87 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,300,000 | 43.00 Lakhs |
Coimbatore Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34.58 Lakhs | 29.17 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,458,045 | 2,916,620 |
| Male | 1,729,297 | 1,482,228 |
| Female | 1,728,748 | 1,434,392 |
| Population Growth | 18.56% | 16.96% |
| Area Sq. Km | 4,732 | 4,850 |
| Density/km2 | 731 | 601 |
| Proportion to Tamil Nadu Population | 4.79% | 4.67% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1000 | 968 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 956 | 963 |
| Average Literacy | 83.98 | 78.50 |
| Male Literacy | 89.06 | 85.71 |
| Female Literacy | 78.92 | 71.06 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 319,332 | 297,139 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.23% | 10.19% |
Coimbatore Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Coimbatore. There were total 319,332 children under age of 0-6 against 297,139 of 2001 census. Of total 319,332 male and female were 163,230 and 156,102 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 956 compared to 963 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 9.23 percent of Coimbatore District compared to 10.19 percent of 2001. There was net change of -0.96 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Coimbatore Houseless Data
In 2011, total 442 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,201. This approx 0.034730606455382% of total population of Coimbatore district.
Coimbatore District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Coimbatore district for 2011 is 731 people per sq. km. In 2001, Coimbatore district density was at 601 people per sq. km. Coimbatore district administers 4,732 square kilometers of areas.
Coimbatore District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Coimbatore population for 2011 census, 75.73 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 2,618,940 people lives in urban areas of which males are 1,310,265 and females are 1,308,675.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Coimbatore district is 999 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Coimbatore district was 953 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 249,297 of which males and females were 127,641 and 121,656. This child population figure of Coimbatore district is 9.74 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Coimbatore district as per census 2011 is 87.82 % of which males and females are 92.09 % and 83.56 % literates respectively.
In actual number 2,080,942 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 1,089,072 and 991,870 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 24.27 % population of Coimbatore districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Coimbatore district population living in rural areas is 839,105 of which males and females are 419,032 and 420,073 respectively.
In rural areas of Coimbatore district, sex ratio is 1002 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Coimbatore district is considered, figure is 968 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 70,035 in rural areas of which males were 35,589 and females were 34,446. The child population comprises 8.49 % of total rural population of Coimbatore district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Coimbatore district is 72.16 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 79.73 and 64.63 percent respectively.
In total, 554,965 people were literate of which males and females were 305,718 and 249,247 respectively.
All details regarding Coimbatore District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Coimbatore District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 24.27 % | 75.73 % |
| Total Population | 839,105 | 2,618,940 |
| Male Population | 419,032 | 1,310,265 |
| Female Population | 420,073 | 1,308,675 |
| Sex Ratio | 1002 | 999 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 968 | 953 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 70,035 | 249,297 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 35,589 | 127,641 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 34,446 | 121,656 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 8.35 % | 9.52 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 8.49 % | 9.74 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 8.20 % | 9.30 % |
| Literates | 554,965 | 2,080,942 |
| Male Literates | 305,718 | 1,089,072 |
| Female Literates | 249,247 | 991,870 |
| Average Literacy | 72.16 % | 87.82 % |
| Male Literacy | 79.73 % | 92.09 % |
| Female Literacy | 64.63 % | 83.56 % |
City/Metros in Coimbatore District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Coimbatore District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore (Urban Agglomeration) | 2,136,916 | 1,071,435 | 1,065,481 |
| Pollachi (Urban Agglomeration) | 135,333 | 67,285 | 68,048 |
| Cities inside Coimbatore District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore (Municipal Corporation) | 1,050,721 | 526,163 | 524,558 |
| Kurichi (Municipality) | 123,667 | 61,815 | 61,852 |