All Information About Edappadi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Edappadi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Edappadi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Edappadi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5738 |
| District | Salem |
| Census Code 2011 | 5738 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 19 |
| Number of Villages | 26 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Salem (Code: 527) |
| Assembly Constituency | Edappadi (Code: 4001) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Edappadi | Edappadi Palaniswami. K ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Edappadi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
223,756
M: 116,729
F: 107,027 |
| Rural |
150,170
M: 79,070
F: 71,100 |
| Urban |
73,586
M: 37,659
F: 35,927 |
Number of Households: 60,916
Population Distribution
Total: 223,756 (Male: 116,729, Female: 107,027)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,173 (Male: 11,679, Female: 10,494)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 22,758 (Male: 11,657, Female: 11,101)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 287 (Male: 109, Female: 178)
Literate Population
Total: 127,078 (Male: 76,102, Female: 50,976)
Illiterate Population
Total: 96,678 (Male: 40,627, Female: 56,051)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 125,254 (Male: 73,599, Female: 51,655)
Main Workers
Total: 117,247 (Male: 70,501, Female: 46,746)
Marginal Workers
Total: 8,007 (Male: 3,098, Female: 4,909)
Non-Workers
Total: 98,502 (Male: 43,130, Female: 55,372)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,825 (Male: 9,977, Female: 7,848)
- Agricultural Laborers: 43,612 (Male: 20,711, Female: 22,901)
- Household Industry Workers: 8,600 (Male: 4,860, Female: 3,740)
- Other Workers: 47,210 (Male: 34,953, Female: 12,257)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 691 (Male: 346, Female: 345)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,674 (Male: 1,051, Female: 2,623)
- Household Industry Workers: 750 (Male: 258, Female: 492)
- Other Workers: 2,892 (Male: 1,443, Female: 1,449)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Edappadi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
223,756
M: 116,729
F: 107,027 |
| Rural |
150,170
M: 79,070
F: 71,100 |
| Urban |
73,586
M: 37,659
F: 35,927 |
Number of Households: 60,916
Population Distribution
Total: 223,756 (Male: 116,729, Female: 107,027)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,173 (Male: 11,679, Female: 10,494)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 22,758 (Male: 11,657, Female: 11,101)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 287 (Male: 109, Female: 178)
Literate Population
Total: 127,078 (Male: 76,102, Female: 50,976)
Illiterate Population
Total: 96,678 (Male: 40,627, Female: 56,051)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 125,254 (Male: 73,599, Female: 51,655)
Main Workers
Total: 117,247 (Male: 70,501, Female: 46,746)
Marginal Workers
Total: 8,007 (Male: 3,098, Female: 4,909)
Non-Workers
Total: 98,502 (Male: 43,130, Female: 55,372)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,825 (Male: 9,977, Female: 7,848)
- Agricultural Laborers: 43,612 (Male: 20,711, Female: 22,901)
- Household Industry Workers: 8,600 (Male: 4,860, Female: 3,740)
- Other Workers: 47,210 (Male: 34,953, Female: 12,257)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 691 (Male: 346, Female: 345)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,674 (Male: 1,051, Female: 2,623)
- Household Industry Workers: 750 (Male: 258, Female: 492)
- Other Workers: 2,892 (Male: 1,443, Female: 1,449)
Grampanchayat List of Edappadi Tehsil/Taluka
Edappadi Tehsil comprises 19 Gram Panchayats and 26 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Edappadi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edappadi
Edappadi is located in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Edappadi Tehsil has 26 villages.
Edappadi has a total of 19 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Edappadi is 223,756.
In Edappadi, there are 116,729 males and 107,027 females.
There are 22,173 children in Edappadi, comprising 11,679 males and 10,494 females.
In Edappadi, the literate population is 127,078 (76,102 males and 50,976 females). The illiterate population is 96,678 (40,627 males and 56,051 females).