All Information About Mettur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Mettur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Mettur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Mettur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5736 |
| District | Salem |
| Census Code 2011 | 5736 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 40 |
| Number of Villages | 53 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dharmapuri (Code: 511) |
| Assembly Constituency | Mettur (Code: 3907) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Mettur | Sadhasivam.S ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mettur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
419,887
M: 218,447
F: 201,440 |
| Rural |
237,538
M: 125,662
F: 111,876 |
| Urban |
182,349
M: 92,785
F: 89,564 |
Number of Households: 112,155
Population Distribution
Total: 419,887 (Male: 218,447, Female: 201,440)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 40,269 (Male: 21,217, Female: 19,052)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 54,392 (Male: 27,780, Female: 26,612)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,503 (Male: 4,888, Female: 4,615)
Literate Population
Total: 265,926 (Male: 154,008, Female: 111,918)
Illiterate Population
Total: 153,961 (Male: 64,439, Female: 89,522)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 203,519 (Male: 131,550, Female: 71,969)
Main Workers
Total: 182,834 (Male: 121,993, Female: 60,841)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,685 (Male: 9,557, Female: 11,128)
Non-Workers
Total: 216,368 (Male: 86,897, Female: 129,471)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 30,500 (Male: 18,309, Female: 12,191)
- Agricultural Laborers: 50,049 (Male: 24,401, Female: 25,648)
- Household Industry Workers: 16,882 (Male: 11,445, Female: 5,437)
- Other Workers: 85,403 (Male: 67,838, Female: 17,565)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,473 (Male: 605, Female: 868)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,227 (Male: 3,047, Female: 6,180)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,348 (Male: 482, Female: 866)
- Other Workers: 8,637 (Male: 5,423, Female: 3,214)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mettur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
419,887
M: 218,447
F: 201,440 |
| Rural |
237,538
M: 125,662
F: 111,876 |
| Urban |
182,349
M: 92,785
F: 89,564 |
Number of Households: 112,155
Population Distribution
Total: 419,887 (Male: 218,447, Female: 201,440)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 40,269 (Male: 21,217, Female: 19,052)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 54,392 (Male: 27,780, Female: 26,612)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,503 (Male: 4,888, Female: 4,615)
Literate Population
Total: 265,926 (Male: 154,008, Female: 111,918)
Illiterate Population
Total: 153,961 (Male: 64,439, Female: 89,522)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 203,519 (Male: 131,550, Female: 71,969)
Main Workers
Total: 182,834 (Male: 121,993, Female: 60,841)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,685 (Male: 9,557, Female: 11,128)
Non-Workers
Total: 216,368 (Male: 86,897, Female: 129,471)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 30,500 (Male: 18,309, Female: 12,191)
- Agricultural Laborers: 50,049 (Male: 24,401, Female: 25,648)
- Household Industry Workers: 16,882 (Male: 11,445, Female: 5,437)
- Other Workers: 85,403 (Male: 67,838, Female: 17,565)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,473 (Male: 605, Female: 868)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,227 (Male: 3,047, Female: 6,180)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,348 (Male: 482, Female: 866)
- Other Workers: 8,637 (Male: 5,423, Female: 3,214)
Grampanchayat List of Mettur Tehsil/Taluka
Mettur Tehsil comprises 40 Gram Panchayats and 53 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Mettur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mettur
Mettur is located in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Mettur Tehsil has 53 villages.
Mettur has a total of 40 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Mettur is 419,887.
In Mettur, there are 218,447 males and 201,440 females.
There are 40,269 children in Mettur, comprising 21,217 males and 19,052 females.
In Mettur, the literate population is 265,926 (154,008 males and 111,918 females). The illiterate population is 153,961 (64,439 males and 89,522 females).