All Information About Yercaud Subdistrict
Detailed information about Yercaud Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Yercaud is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Yercaud - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5741 |
| District | Salem |
| Census Code 2011 | 5741 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 92 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kallakurichi (Code: 514) |
| Assembly Constituency | Yercaud (Code: 3928) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Yercaud | G. Chitra ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Yercaud Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
41,869
M: 21,070
F: 20,799 |
| Rural |
30,287
M: 15,202
F: 15,085 |
| Urban |
11,582
M: 5,868
F: 5,714 |
Number of Households: 10,772
Population Distribution
Total: 41,869 (Male: 21,070, Female: 20,799)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 4,650 (Male: 2,419, Female: 2,231)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,492 (Male: 2,669, Female: 2,823)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,118 (Male: 14,159, Female: 13,959)
Literate Population
Total: 22,882 (Male: 13,162, Female: 9,720)
Illiterate Population
Total: 18,987 (Male: 7,908, Female: 11,079)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 22,068 (Male: 12,319, Female: 9,749)
Main Workers
Total: 20,802 (Male: 11,805, Female: 8,997)
Marginal Workers
Total: 1,266 (Male: 514, Female: 752)
Non-Workers
Total: 19,801 (Male: 8,751, Female: 11,050)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,930 (Male: 1,069, Female: 861)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,950 (Male: 1,531, Female: 1,419)
- Household Industry Workers: 97 (Male: 47, Female: 50)
- Other Workers: 15,825 (Male: 9,158, Female: 6,667)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 112 (Male: 52, Female: 60)
- Agricultural Laborers: 423 (Male: 148, Female: 275)
- Household Industry Workers: 17 (Male: 6, Female: 11)
- Other Workers: 714 (Male: 308, Female: 406)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Yercaud Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
41,869
M: 21,070
F: 20,799 |
| Rural |
30,287
M: 15,202
F: 15,085 |
| Urban |
11,582
M: 5,868
F: 5,714 |
Number of Households: 10,772
Population Distribution
Total: 41,869 (Male: 21,070, Female: 20,799)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 4,650 (Male: 2,419, Female: 2,231)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,492 (Male: 2,669, Female: 2,823)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,118 (Male: 14,159, Female: 13,959)
Literate Population
Total: 22,882 (Male: 13,162, Female: 9,720)
Illiterate Population
Total: 18,987 (Male: 7,908, Female: 11,079)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 22,068 (Male: 12,319, Female: 9,749)
Main Workers
Total: 20,802 (Male: 11,805, Female: 8,997)
Marginal Workers
Total: 1,266 (Male: 514, Female: 752)
Non-Workers
Total: 19,801 (Male: 8,751, Female: 11,050)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,930 (Male: 1,069, Female: 861)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,950 (Male: 1,531, Female: 1,419)
- Household Industry Workers: 97 (Male: 47, Female: 50)
- Other Workers: 15,825 (Male: 9,158, Female: 6,667)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 112 (Male: 52, Female: 60)
- Agricultural Laborers: 423 (Male: 148, Female: 275)
- Household Industry Workers: 17 (Male: 6, Female: 11)
- Other Workers: 714 (Male: 308, Female: 406)
Grampanchayat List of Yercaud Tehsil/Taluka
Yercaud Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 92 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Yercaud. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yercaud
Yercaud is located in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Yercaud Tehsil has 92 villages.
Yercaud has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Yercaud is 41,869.
In Yercaud, there are 21,070 males and 20,799 females.
There are 4,650 children in Yercaud, comprising 2,419 males and 2,231 females.
In Yercaud, the literate population is 22,882 (13,162 males and 9,720 females). The illiterate population is 18,987 (7,908 males and 11,079 females).