All Information About Mettupalayam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Mettupalayam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Mettupalayam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Coimbatore District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Mettupalayam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5895 |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Census Code 2011 | 5895 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 17 |
| Number of Villages | 30 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Nilgiris (Code: 523) |
| Assembly Constituency | Mettuppalayam (Code: 3981) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Mettuppalayam | Selvaraj A K ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mettupalayam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
260,172
M: 129,447
F: 130,725 |
| Rural |
137,570
M: 68,643
F: 68,927 |
| Urban |
122,602
M: 60,804
F: 61,798 |
Number of Households: 73,189
Population Distribution
Total: 260,172 (Male: 129,447, Female: 130,725)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,023 (Male: 11,703, Female: 11,320)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 44,149 (Male: 21,985, Female: 22,164)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 8,712 (Male: 4,317, Female: 4,395)
Literate Population
Total: 185,053 (Male: 99,211, Female: 85,842)
Illiterate Population
Total: 75,119 (Male: 30,236, Female: 44,883)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 120,923 (Male: 82,146, Female: 38,777)
Main Workers
Total: 109,408 (Male: 76,450, Female: 32,958)
Marginal Workers
Total: 11,515 (Male: 5,696, Female: 5,819)
Non-Workers
Total: 139,249 (Male: 47,301, Female: 91,948)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,694 (Male: 7,465, Female: 4,229)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,908 (Male: 12,414, Female: 9,494)
- Household Industry Workers: 6,104 (Male: 3,334, Female: 2,770)
- Other Workers: 69,702 (Male: 53,237, Female: 16,465)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 740 (Male: 342, Female: 398)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,806 (Male: 1,704, Female: 2,102)
- Household Industry Workers: 765 (Male: 267, Female: 498)
- Other Workers: 6,204 (Male: 3,383, Female: 2,821)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mettupalayam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
260,172
M: 129,447
F: 130,725 |
| Rural |
137,570
M: 68,643
F: 68,927 |
| Urban |
122,602
M: 60,804
F: 61,798 |
Number of Households: 73,189
Population Distribution
Total: 260,172 (Male: 129,447, Female: 130,725)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,023 (Male: 11,703, Female: 11,320)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 44,149 (Male: 21,985, Female: 22,164)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 8,712 (Male: 4,317, Female: 4,395)
Literate Population
Total: 185,053 (Male: 99,211, Female: 85,842)
Illiterate Population
Total: 75,119 (Male: 30,236, Female: 44,883)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 120,923 (Male: 82,146, Female: 38,777)
Main Workers
Total: 109,408 (Male: 76,450, Female: 32,958)
Marginal Workers
Total: 11,515 (Male: 5,696, Female: 5,819)
Non-Workers
Total: 139,249 (Male: 47,301, Female: 91,948)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,694 (Male: 7,465, Female: 4,229)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,908 (Male: 12,414, Female: 9,494)
- Household Industry Workers: 6,104 (Male: 3,334, Female: 2,770)
- Other Workers: 69,702 (Male: 53,237, Female: 16,465)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 740 (Male: 342, Female: 398)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,806 (Male: 1,704, Female: 2,102)
- Household Industry Workers: 765 (Male: 267, Female: 498)
- Other Workers: 6,204 (Male: 3,383, Female: 2,821)
Grampanchayat List of Mettupalayam Tehsil/Taluka
Mettupalayam Tehsil comprises 17 Gram Panchayats and 30 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Mettupalayam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mettupalayam
Mettupalayam is located in the Coimbatore District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Mettupalayam Tehsil has 30 villages.
Mettupalayam has a total of 17 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Mettupalayam is 260,172.
In Mettupalayam, there are 129,447 males and 130,725 females.
There are 23,023 children in Mettupalayam, comprising 11,703 males and 11,320 females.
In Mettupalayam, the literate population is 185,053 (99,211 males and 85,842 females). The illiterate population is 75,119 (30,236 males and 44,883 females).