All Information About Omalur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Omalur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Omalur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Omalur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5737 |
| District | Salem |
| Census Code 2011 | 5737 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 55 |
| Number of Villages | 74 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Namakkal (Code: 522) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sankari (Code: 3974) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sankari | Sundararajan S. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Omalur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
494,355
M: 258,922
F: 235,433 |
| Rural |
392,042
M: 206,000
F: 186,042 |
| Urban |
102,313
M: 52,922
F: 49,391 |
Number of Households: 125,462
Population Distribution
Total: 494,355 (Male: 258,922, Female: 235,433)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 51,202 (Male: 26,782, Female: 24,420)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 90,446 (Male: 47,087, Female: 43,359)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,593 (Male: 2,922, Female: 2,671)
Literate Population
Total: 293,904 (Male: 172,898, Female: 121,006)
Illiterate Population
Total: 200,451 (Male: 86,024, Female: 114,427)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 242,915 (Male: 154,787, Female: 88,128)
Main Workers
Total: 222,747 (Male: 145,186, Female: 77,561)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,168 (Male: 9,601, Female: 10,567)
Non-Workers
Total: 251,440 (Male: 104,135, Female: 147,305)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 35,008 (Male: 22,157, Female: 12,851)
- Agricultural Laborers: 68,833 (Male: 33,891, Female: 34,942)
- Household Industry Workers: 23,122 (Male: 14,592, Female: 8,530)
- Other Workers: 95,784 (Male: 74,546, Female: 21,238)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,011 (Male: 494, Female: 517)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,714 (Male: 3,156, Female: 5,558)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,236 (Male: 529, Female: 707)
- Other Workers: 9,207 (Male: 5,422, Female: 3,785)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Omalur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
494,355
M: 258,922
F: 235,433 |
| Rural |
392,042
M: 206,000
F: 186,042 |
| Urban |
102,313
M: 52,922
F: 49,391 |
Number of Households: 125,462
Population Distribution
Total: 494,355 (Male: 258,922, Female: 235,433)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 51,202 (Male: 26,782, Female: 24,420)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 90,446 (Male: 47,087, Female: 43,359)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,593 (Male: 2,922, Female: 2,671)
Literate Population
Total: 293,904 (Male: 172,898, Female: 121,006)
Illiterate Population
Total: 200,451 (Male: 86,024, Female: 114,427)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 242,915 (Male: 154,787, Female: 88,128)
Main Workers
Total: 222,747 (Male: 145,186, Female: 77,561)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,168 (Male: 9,601, Female: 10,567)
Non-Workers
Total: 251,440 (Male: 104,135, Female: 147,305)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 35,008 (Male: 22,157, Female: 12,851)
- Agricultural Laborers: 68,833 (Male: 33,891, Female: 34,942)
- Household Industry Workers: 23,122 (Male: 14,592, Female: 8,530)
- Other Workers: 95,784 (Male: 74,546, Female: 21,238)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,011 (Male: 494, Female: 517)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,714 (Male: 3,156, Female: 5,558)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,236 (Male: 529, Female: 707)
- Other Workers: 9,207 (Male: 5,422, Female: 3,785)
Grampanchayat List of Omalur Tehsil/Taluka
Omalur Tehsil comprises 55 Gram Panchayats and 74 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Omalur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Omalur
Omalur is located in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Omalur Tehsil has 74 villages.
Omalur has a total of 55 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Omalur is 494,355.
In Omalur, there are 258,922 males and 235,433 females.
There are 51,202 children in Omalur, comprising 26,782 males and 24,420 females.
In Omalur, the literate population is 293,904 (172,898 males and 121,006 females). The illiterate population is 200,451 (86,024 males and 114,427 females).