District Statistical Handbook
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OFFICERS AND STAFF ASSOCIATED IN PUBLICATION Overall Guidance and Advisors Thiru Dr.V.Irai Anbu I.A.S., The Principal Secretary/Commissioner, Department of Economics and Statistics, Chennai Thiru R.Nandakumar M.A, Regional Deputy Director of Statistics, Coimbatore Technical Guidance Thiru R. Durai M.A.,M.Phil., Deputy Director of Statistics (FAC) , Erode Data Processing Thiru. S. Tashkand Sastri, M.Sc., B.Ed., Statistical Officer (Computer) Tmt. P. Ramya, M.Sc., M.Phil., Asst Statistical Investigator Tmt. A.Gomathi , B.Sc., MCA., M.E., Asst Statistical Investigator PREFACE The publication viz. “ District Statistical Hand Book ” for the year 2015-16 incorporate multi-various data on the accomplishment made by various central and state government departments, public and private sector undertakings, non-government organizations, etc., relating to the year 2015-16 in respect of Erode district. The facts and figures furnished in this hand book will serve as a useful apparatus for the planners, policy makers, researchers and also the general Public those who are interested in improved understating of the district at micro level. I extend my sincere gratitude to Dr.V.IRAIANBU, I.A.S., The Principal Secretary/ Commissioner, Department of Economics and Statistics and The District Collector Dr.S.PRABHAKAR, I.A.S., for their active and kind hearted support extended for bringing out the important publication encompassing with wide range of data. I also extend my gratefulness to the district heads of various central and state government departments, public and private sector undertakings and also all others those who were extended their support for bringing out this publication. I am pleased to express a word of appreciation to the district unit of Department of Economics and Statistics for their active and energetic involvement extended towards the preparation and publication of this issue. I welcome the constructive and optimistic suggestions for enriching the future publication. Deputy Director of Statistics (FAC) , Erode SALIENT FEATURES OF THE DISTRICT LOCATION The Erode District is located between 10 36" and 11 58" of North Latitude and between 76 49" and 77 58" of East Longitude and above the Mean Sea Level of 171.91 Meters. Erode District is being surrounded by Karnataka State in North West, Coimbatore District in the West, Tiruppur District in the South and Namakal, Karur Districts in the North East and East respectively. AREA AND POPULATION The Erode District records an area of 5722 Sq. Km, accounting for about 4.4 % of the Total Area of the State. As per 2011 Census, It has a population of 2251744 persons which constituted 3.1 % in the Total State population. As per 2011 census the population of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes constitutes 25.97% of the total population of the district. Its Density is 391 persons per Sq. Km. as against 555 in the State. The Literacy of the District is 72.58 % as against the 65.44 % of the State according to 2011 Census. It has 375 Revenue Villages spread over in 14 Community Development Blocks located in 6 Taluks. CLIMATE AND SOIL Dry Climate prevails in the Eastern part of this District and the Western part has a semi dry climate. The Soil varies from place to place. The Soil found in this district is mostly Red loam, Red sandy soil which is favourable for the crops like Paddy, Groundnut, Sugarcane, Turmeric, Tobacco, Maize, Tapioca etc. The ground water level in this district varies from 15 feet to 50 feet in Wet area, 50 feet to 110 feet in dry area. AGRICULTURE During the year 49.66 % of the Total Geographical Area was available for cultivation. Out of the Total Cropped Area, Net Area sown constitutes 89.63% and Area Sown more than once works out to 11.56% of the Net Area Sown. Out of the Total Cropped Area, Food crops claim 59.72 % and Non Food Crops claim 40.28 %. Forest and Reserve Forest area covers 39.76% of the total geographical area of the district. IRRIGATION The Major Irrigation system in this District is Government Canals, constituting 31.83 % of the Total Irrigated Area. When compared with last year, total rainfall recorded as 844.7 mm instead of 523.9 mm. Total rainfall during the year was increased by 61.2%. Irrigated Area by Canals was reported as 31.83% and remaining 68.17 % was fully supported by Open wells and Bore wells. ELECTRIFICATION All the 375 Revenue Villages in this District have been electrified. Almost all the villages have been connected with surfaced roads. MEDICAL AND HEALTH Medical Service to the people provided by a multiplicity of agencies like State Government, Local Bodies and Voluntary Organizations. EDUCATION There are 865 Primary Schools, 314 Middle Schools, 101 High Schools, 133 Higher Secondary School and 8 Teacher Training Institutes are in the district. In addition, there are 19 Arts and Science Colleges, 13 Engineering Colleges, 1 Medical College, 12 Polytechnics with 12 Industrial Training Institutes are rendering Education facility in this District. Page No. Chapter No. TITLE 1. AREA AND POPULATION 1.1 AREA, POPULATION, LITERATES, SC’S, ST’S SEXWISE BY BLOCKS AND MUNICIPALITIES 1 1.2. POPULATION BY BROAD INDUSTRIAL CATEGORIES OF WORKERS 2 1 1.3 POPULATION BY RELIGION 3 1.4. POPULATION BY AGE GROUPS 3 1.5 POPULATION OF THE DISTRICT DECENNIAL GROWTH 3 1.6 SALIENT FEATURES OF 2011 CENSUS 4 2. CLIMATE AND RAINFALL 2.1 TEMPERATURE AT SELECT STATIONS 5 2 2.2 MONTHLY RAINFALL DATA-SEASON WISE 6 2.3 TIME SERIES DATA OF RAINFALL BY SEASONS (LAST 10 YEARS) 7 3.AGRICULTURE 3.1 SOIL CLASSIFICATION 8 3.2 LAND UTILISATION 8 3.3 AREA AND PRODUCTION OF CROPS 9 3.4 AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY 10 3 3.5 NUMBER AND AREA OF OPERATIONAL LAND HOLDINGS 11 3.6 CONSUMPTION OF CHEMICAL FERTILISERS AND PESTICIDES 12 3.7 REGULATED MARKETS 12 3.8 CROP INSURANCE SCHEME FOR THE FASLI YEAR 1425 13 3.9 SERICULTURE 14 4. IRRIGATION 4.1 SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY –TALUK WISE 15 4.2 ACTUAL AREA IRRIGATED BY SOURCE FASLI YEAR 1425 16 4 4.3 AREA IRRIGATED BY CROPS 17 4.4 DETAILS OF DAMS 18 5. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 5 5.1 LIVESTOCK POPULATION 19 5.2 VETERINARY INSTITUTIONS AND ANIMALS TREATED BLOCKWISE 20 5.3 NUMBER OF VETERINARY HOSPITALS 21 5.4 DAIRY DEVELOPMENT 21 5.5 FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 22 5.5 (A) FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 22 5.6 POULTRY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 22 6. BANKING AND INSURANCE 6.1 COMMERCIAL BANKS 23 6 6.2 INSURANCE SCHEME 23 7. CO-OPERATION 7 7.1 CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES 24 8. CIVIL SUPPLIES 8.1 NO.OF FAIR PRICE SHOPS 25 8.2 QUANTUM OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTED AND THEIR RETAIL PRICES 25 8.3 NO. OF RATION CARDS (RURAL AND URBAN) 25 8 8.4 QUANTITY SUPPLIED 26 8.5 NO. OF OPTIONAL CARDS 26 8.6 NO. OF L .P.G. CONNECTIONS 26 8.7 NO. OF PERSONS WAITING FOR L.P.G. CONNECTIONS 27 9. COMMUNICATIONS 9.1 POST OFFICES DOING POSTAL BUSINESS ONLY 27 9.2 POST OFFICES DOING POST AND TELEGRAPHIC BUSINESS 28 9.3 TELEGRAPH OFFICE 28 9 9.4 NO.OF TELEPHONE EXCHANGES, CAPACITY AND NOT IN USE 29 9.5 NO.OF PUBLIC CALL OFFICES ATTACHED TO EACH EXCHANGE LANDLINE ONLY 29 9.5 (a) NO.OF PUBLIC CALL OFFICES ATTACHED TO EACH EXCHANGE (WILL ONLY) 30 9.6 NO. OF PERSONS WAITING FOR PHONE CONNECTION 30 10. ELECTRICITY 10.1 NO. OF POWER STATIONS 32 10.2 QUANTUM OF POWER PURCHASED 33 10.3 POWER CONSUMPTION SECTORWISE 33 10.4 PEAK DEMAND AND ENERGY OUTPUT 34 10.5 REVENUE FROM ELECTRIC SCHEMES AND COST PER UNIT 34 10 10.6 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY 34 10.7 COST OF GENERATION 35 10.8 RURAL ELECTRlFICATION 35 10.9 NUMBER OF FAULT REPORT OFFICES 36 10.10 CAPACITY OF TRANSFORMERS 36 11. EDUCATION 11.1 UNIVERSITIES, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AND COURSES OFFERED 36 11.2 ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES 36 11.3 COLLEGES OF PHARMACIES 37 11.4 COLLEGES OF ENGINEERING 37 11 11.5 COLLEGES OF POLYTECHNICS 37 11.5 a) COLLEGES OF ITI 37 11.6 COLLEGES OF NURSING 37 11.7 COLLEGES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 38 11.8 SCHOOLS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION,STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 38 11.9 SCHOOLS FOR PROFSSIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 39 11.10 SCHOOLS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 39 11.11 COMPUTER TRAINING CENTRES 40 11.12 HOSTELS AND INMATES BY COMMUNITY 40 11.13 SCHOLORSHIPS TO STUDENTS BY COMMUNITY 41 12. FISHERIES 12.1 FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT 42 12 12.2 ESTIMATED MARINE FISH PRODUCTION / INLAND FISH PRODUCTION 43 12.3 NO. OF FAMILIES ENGAGED IN FISHING 43 13 . HANDLOOM 13.1 NAME OF FOCAL CENTRES AND LOCATION DETAILS 44 13.2 NO. OF SOCIETIES & VARIETYWISE PRODUCTION 45 13 13.3 NO. OF LOOMS & EMPLOYEES WORKING 45 13.4 NO. OF FAMILIES ENGAGED 45 14. HANDICRAFTS 14.1 NAME & ADDRESS OF HANDICRAFTS 46 14.2 ARTICLES AVAILABLE IN HANDICRAFTS 46 14 14.3 VALUE OF ARTICLES PRODUCED 47 14.4 NO. OF FAMILIES ENGAGED IN HANDICRAFTS 47 15. HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE 15 15.1 HOSPITALS, DISPENSARIES BED STRENGTH, DOCTORS AND NURSES 47 15.2 NO. OF ALLIED PATHOLOGICAL UNITS AVAILABLE 48 15.3 BLOCKWISE(PH) PATIENTS TREATED 48 15.3a) TALUKWISE(GH) PATIENTS TREATED 49 15.4 DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL 49 15.5 PROGRESS OF FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMMES 49 16. HOUSING 16.1 PLANS SANCTIONED, BUILDING COMPLETED UNDER PRIVATE SECTOR 50 16.2 PLANS SANCTIONED, BUILDING COMPLETED UNDER PUBLIC SECTOR 50 16.3 AMOUNT INVESTED IN HOUSING AND BUILDING ACTIVITY 50 16.4 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU HOUSING BOARD 51 16 16.4(a) CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU POLICE HOUSING BOARD 51 16.5 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU SLUM CLEARANCE BOARD 51 16.6 INDEX NUMBERS OF BUILDINGS COST IN URBAN CENTRES 52 16.7 LABOUR CHARGES OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS 52 17.