Coimbatore-South taluk facts for kids
Coimbatore (South) taluk is an important part of Coimbatore city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Think of a taluk as a special administrative area, a bit like a county or a borough, that helps manage different parts of a larger city or district.
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What is a Taluk?
A taluk is a way that the government in India divides up areas to make it easier to manage things like land records, taxes, and local services. Each taluk has its own office and officials who help people with various needs. Coimbatore (South) taluk is one of these important divisions within the big city of Coimbatore.
Understanding the People: Demographics
The word demographics means studying the people who live in a certain area. It looks at things like how many people there are, how old they are, and if they can read and write. This information helps the government understand the community better and plan for its future.
Population in 2011
According to a count taken in 2011, the Coimbatore (South) taluk had a population of 1,605,269 people. That's over 1.6 million!
- About half of these people were males, with 802,641.
- The other half were females, with 802,628.
- This means there were almost exactly 1000 women for every 1000 men, showing a very balanced population.
Education and Young People
The taluk also had a good literacy rate of 81.18%. This means that over 81 out of every 100 people could read and write, which is a great sign for education in the area.
When looking at younger residents:
- There were 73,403 boys under the age of six.
- And 70,765 girls under the age of six.
This information helps local leaders understand the needs of families and plan for schools and other services for children.
