Erumapalayam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Salem, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Erumapalayam is a Census Town city situated in Salem taluka of Salem district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,690 families residing in the Erumapalayam city. The total population of Erumapalayam is 10,220 out of which 5,312 are males and 4,908 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Erumapalayam is 924.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Erumapalayam city is 1095 which is 11% of the total population. There are 588 male children and 507 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Erumapalayam is 862 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (924).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erumapalayam is 76.9%. Thus Erumapalayam has higher literacy rate compared to 72.9% of Salem district. The male literacy rate is 84.08% and the female literacy rate is 69.12% in Erumapalayam.
Erumapalayam Census Town has total administration over 2,690 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Erumapalayam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Erumapalayam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,095 | 588 | 507 |
| Literacy | 76.9% | 74.8% | 62% |
| Scheduled Caste | 484 | 251 | 233 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Illiterate | 3,206 | 1,340 | 1,866 |
Caste-wise Population - Erumapalayam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Erumapalayam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 484 | 251 | 233 |
| Schedule Tribe | 14 | 9 | 5 |
Religion-wise Population - Erumapalayam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Erumapalayam is 9,809 which is 95.98% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Erumapalayam is 287 which is 2.81% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Erumapalayam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,809 | (95.98%) | 5,092 | 4,717 |
| Muslim | 287 | (2.81%) | 147 | 140 |
| Christian | 92 | (0.9%) | 55 | 37 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 31 | (0.3%) | 18 | 13 |
Literacy Rate - Erumapalayam
The total literacy rate of Erumapalayam was 76.87% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 7,014 literates, males were 3,972 while females were 3,042. Also the male literacy rate was 84.08% and the female literacy rate was 69.12% in Erumapalayam.
| Erumapalayam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 69.12% | 73.44% |
| Male | 84.08% | 86.77% |
| Total | 76.87% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Erumapalayam
The Sex Ratio of Erumapalayam is 924. Thus per every 1000 men there were 924 females in Erumapalayam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 862 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 924 ) of Erumapalayam.
Child Population - Erumapalayam
According to Census 2011, there were 1,095 children between age 0 to 6 years in Erumapalayam. Out of which 588 were male while 507 were female.
Working Population - Erumapalayam
In Erumapalayam Census Town out of total population, 4,772 were engaged in work activities. 97.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 2.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,772 workers engaged in Main Work, 141 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 257 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,667 | 3,357 | 1,310 |
| Cultivators | 141 | 88 | 53 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 257 | 124 | 133 |
| Household Industries | 470 | 283 | 187 |
| Other Workers | 3,799 | 2,862 | 937 |
| Marginal Workers | 105 | 26 | 79 |
| Non Working | 5,448 | 1,929 | 3,519 |
Erumapalayam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Erumapalayam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 10,220 | 68.6% | 924 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Erumapalayam, Salem, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia