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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Salem

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Area · — km²
Population · 34,82,056
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Salem — district of Tamil Nadu

Salem is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Salem

Textile manufacturing, steel production, and historical significance as an industrial hub.

District HQ
Salem

Must-visit places in Salem

lake

Yercaud Lake

A scenic artificial lake in the Yercaud hill station offering boating and scenic views.

  • temple
    Kottai Sivan Temple

    An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the heart of Salem city.

  • monument
    Mettur Dam

    A major dam across the Kaveri River providing irrigation and scenic beauty.

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Then & Now

Salem district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
17,07,934
Census 2011 baseline
+17.1%
Population · 2026
20,00,412
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,52,023
Census 2011 baseline
+16.0%
Households · 2026
5,24,146
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 703 villages

Salem district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
8,83,274Census 2011
Female population
8,24,660Census 2011
Sex ratio
934 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,52,023Census 2011
SC population
3,18,693Census 2011
ST population
1,10,233Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
20,00,412+17.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
5,24,146RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
9,31,921Census 2011
Cultivators
2,12,272Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,22,439Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Salem district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
79 of 703 villages have notable places mapped · 11%
  • School· 20
  • Temple· 11
  • High school· 11
  • Hospital· 9
  • College· 6
  • PHC· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Salem district.

Browse by mandal

All 14 mandals of Salem

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

703 villages · 386 GPs
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Top villages in Salem

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Salem

How many mandals and villages are in Salem district?

Salem district has 14 mandals and 703 revenue villages across 386 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Salem district?

The district headquarters of Salem is —.

What is the pincode of Salem district?

Salem district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Salem may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Salem fall under?

Salem district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Salem district?

Salem district had a population of 34,82,056 per the 2011 Census, across 703 villages.

When was Salem district formed?

Salem district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Salem district?

Major rivers in Salem district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Salem

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