All Information About Coonoor Subdistrict
Detailed information about Coonoor Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Coonoor is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the The Nilgiris District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Coonoor - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5758 |
| District | The Nilgiris |
| Census Code 2011 | 5758 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 6 |
| Number of Villages | 17 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Nilgiris (Code: 523) |
| Assembly Constituency | Coonoor (Code: 3979) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Coonoor | Ramachandran K. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Coonoor Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
157,744
M: 78,343
F: 79,401 |
| Rural |
27,131
M: 13,111
F: 14,020 |
| Urban |
130,613
M: 65,232
F: 65,381 |
Number of Households: 44,197
Population Distribution
Total: 157,744 (Male: 78,343, Female: 79,401)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,404 (Male: 6,786, Female: 6,618)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 53,803 (Male: 26,394, Female: 27,409)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,354 (Male: 1,199, Female: 1,155)
Literate Population
Total: 127,413 (Male: 67,324, Female: 60,089)
Illiterate Population
Total: 30,331 (Male: 11,019, Female: 19,312)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 73,097 (Male: 46,590, Female: 26,507)
Main Workers
Total: 68,308 (Male: 43,906, Female: 24,402)
Marginal Workers
Total: 4,789 (Male: 2,684, Female: 2,105)
Non-Workers
Total: 84,647 (Male: 31,753, Female: 52,894)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,440 (Male: 1,010, Female: 430)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,980 (Male: 3,682, Female: 3,298)
- Household Industry Workers: 429 (Male: 204, Female: 225)
- Other Workers: 59,459 (Male: 39,010, Female: 20,449)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 96 (Male: 57, Female: 39)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,094 (Male: 555, Female: 539)
- Household Industry Workers: 144 (Male: 35, Female: 109)
- Other Workers: 3,455 (Male: 2,037, Female: 1,418)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Coonoor Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
157,744
M: 78,343
F: 79,401 |
| Rural |
27,131
M: 13,111
F: 14,020 |
| Urban |
130,613
M: 65,232
F: 65,381 |
Number of Households: 44,197
Population Distribution
Total: 157,744 (Male: 78,343, Female: 79,401)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,404 (Male: 6,786, Female: 6,618)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 53,803 (Male: 26,394, Female: 27,409)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,354 (Male: 1,199, Female: 1,155)
Literate Population
Total: 127,413 (Male: 67,324, Female: 60,089)
Illiterate Population
Total: 30,331 (Male: 11,019, Female: 19,312)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 73,097 (Male: 46,590, Female: 26,507)
Main Workers
Total: 68,308 (Male: 43,906, Female: 24,402)
Marginal Workers
Total: 4,789 (Male: 2,684, Female: 2,105)
Non-Workers
Total: 84,647 (Male: 31,753, Female: 52,894)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,440 (Male: 1,010, Female: 430)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,980 (Male: 3,682, Female: 3,298)
- Household Industry Workers: 429 (Male: 204, Female: 225)
- Other Workers: 59,459 (Male: 39,010, Female: 20,449)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 96 (Male: 57, Female: 39)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,094 (Male: 555, Female: 539)
- Household Industry Workers: 144 (Male: 35, Female: 109)
- Other Workers: 3,455 (Male: 2,037, Female: 1,418)
Grampanchayat List of Coonoor Tehsil/Taluka
Coonoor Tehsil comprises 6 Gram Panchayats and 17 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Coonoor. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coonoor
Coonoor is located in the The Nilgiris District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Coonoor Tehsil has 17 villages.
Coonoor has a total of 6 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Coonoor is 157,744.
In Coonoor, there are 78,343 males and 79,401 females.
There are 13,404 children in Coonoor, comprising 6,786 males and 6,618 females.
In Coonoor, the literate population is 127,413 (67,324 males and 60,089 females). The illiterate population is 30,331 (11,019 males and 19,312 females).