All Information About Attur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Attur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Attur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Attur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5743 |
| District | Salem |
| Census Code 2011 | 5743 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 25 |
| Number of Villages | 40 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kallakurichi (Code: 514) |
| Assembly Constituency | Attur (Code: 3923) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Attur | Jayasankaran A.P. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Attur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
430,949
M: 217,058
F: 213,891 |
| Rural |
307,218
M: 155,480
F: 151,738 |
| Urban |
123,731
M: 61,578
F: 62,153 |
Number of Households: 112,668
Population Distribution
Total: 430,949 (Male: 217,058, Female: 213,891)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 43,652 (Male: 22,992, Female: 20,660)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 102,755 (Male: 51,474, Female: 51,281)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 41,444 (Male: 20,956, Female: 20,488)
Literate Population
Total: 280,938 (Male: 156,609, Female: 124,329)
Illiterate Population
Total: 150,011 (Male: 60,449, Female: 89,562)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 232,179 (Male: 130,994, Female: 101,185)
Main Workers
Total: 211,158 (Male: 121,550, Female: 89,608)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,021 (Male: 9,444, Female: 11,577)
Non-Workers
Total: 198,770 (Male: 86,064, Female: 112,706)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 71,098 (Male: 39,651, Female: 31,447)
- Agricultural Laborers: 82,982 (Male: 37,782, Female: 45,200)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,965 (Male: 1,542, Female: 1,423)
- Other Workers: 54,113 (Male: 42,575, Female: 11,538)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,407 (Male: 1,238, Female: 1,169)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,779 (Male: 4,750, Female: 8,029)
- Household Industry Workers: 728 (Male: 269, Female: 459)
- Other Workers: 5,107 (Male: 3,187, Female: 1,920)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Attur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
430,949
M: 217,058
F: 213,891 |
| Rural |
307,218
M: 155,480
F: 151,738 |
| Urban |
123,731
M: 61,578
F: 62,153 |
Number of Households: 112,668
Population Distribution
Total: 430,949 (Male: 217,058, Female: 213,891)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 43,652 (Male: 22,992, Female: 20,660)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 102,755 (Male: 51,474, Female: 51,281)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 41,444 (Male: 20,956, Female: 20,488)
Literate Population
Total: 280,938 (Male: 156,609, Female: 124,329)
Illiterate Population
Total: 150,011 (Male: 60,449, Female: 89,562)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 232,179 (Male: 130,994, Female: 101,185)
Main Workers
Total: 211,158 (Male: 121,550, Female: 89,608)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,021 (Male: 9,444, Female: 11,577)
Non-Workers
Total: 198,770 (Male: 86,064, Female: 112,706)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 71,098 (Male: 39,651, Female: 31,447)
- Agricultural Laborers: 82,982 (Male: 37,782, Female: 45,200)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,965 (Male: 1,542, Female: 1,423)
- Other Workers: 54,113 (Male: 42,575, Female: 11,538)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,407 (Male: 1,238, Female: 1,169)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,779 (Male: 4,750, Female: 8,029)
- Household Industry Workers: 728 (Male: 269, Female: 459)
- Other Workers: 5,107 (Male: 3,187, Female: 1,920)
Grampanchayat List of Attur Tehsil/Taluka
Attur Tehsil comprises 25 Gram Panchayats and 40 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Attur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Attur
Attur is located in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Attur Tehsil has 40 villages.
Attur has a total of 25 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Attur is 430,949.
In Attur, there are 217,058 males and 213,891 females.
There are 43,652 children in Attur, comprising 22,992 males and 20,660 females.
In Attur, the literate population is 280,938 (156,609 males and 124,329 females). The illiterate population is 150,011 (60,449 males and 89,562 females).