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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Erode

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Area · — km²
Population · 22,51,744
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Erode — district of Tamil Nadu

Erode is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Erode

Textile manufacturing hub known as the 'Manchester of South India' and cotton production.

District HQ
Erode

Must-visit places in Erode

park

Bhavani Island

Island park on the Bhavani River offering scenic views and recreational facilities.

  • historical
    Kandikadavu

    Historical site of religious and cultural significance in the Erode district.

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Then & Now

Erode district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,93,768
Census 2011 baseline
+15.3%
Population · 2026
12,61,603
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,23,502
Census 2011 baseline
+15.5%
Households · 2026
3,73,677
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 486 villages

Erode district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,52,393Census 2011
Female population
5,41,375Census 2011
Sex ratio
980 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,23,502Census 2011
SC population
2,15,316Census 2011
ST population
20,025Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,61,603+15.3%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,73,677RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,35,104Census 2011
Cultivators
1,34,561Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,40,649Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Erode district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
67 of 486 villages have notable places mapped · 14%
  • Temple· 30
  • Hospital· 14
  • High school· 6
  • School· 6
  • College· 3
  • PHC· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Erode district.

Browse by mandal

All 10 mandals of Erode

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

486 villages · 225 GPs
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Top villages in Erode

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Erode

How many mandals and villages are in Erode district?

Erode district has 10 mandals and 486 revenue villages across 225 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Erode district?

The district headquarters of Erode is —.

What is the pincode of Erode district?

Erode district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Erode may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Erode fall under?

Erode district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Erode district?

Erode district had a population of 22,51,744 per the 2011 Census, across 486 villages.

When was Erode district formed?

Erode district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Erode district?

Major rivers in Erode district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Erode

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(6 nearest)