OFFICERS AND STAFF ASSOCIATED IN PUBLICATION Overall Guidance and Advisors Thiru Mr. AtulAnand, I.A.S., Commissioner, Department of Economics and Statistics, Chennai Technical Guidance Thiru. K. Subramaniyan M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Deputy Director of Statistics, Erode Consolidation & Data Processing Unit Thiru.A.Saminathan M.A., Statistical Officer (Computer) Thiru.R.Natarajan M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Statistical Investigator, Headquarters Thiru. G.Vengatesh M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Statistical Investigator, N.S.S - II PREFACE The publication viz. “District Statistical Hand Book” for the year 2019-20 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 2019- 20 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 microlevel. I extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. ATUL ANAND, I.A.S., The Commissioner, Department of Economics and Statistics and The District Collector Thiru. C. KATHIRAVAN, 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 Statistical Unit of Erode 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, 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 Namakkal, 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. In Erode district 1 Corporation, 4 Municipalities, 2 Revenue Divisions, 225 village panchayats and 375 Revenue Villages spread over in 14 Development Blocks located in 10 Taluks namely Erode, Perundurai, Modakkurichi, Kodumudi, Gobichettipalayam, Anthiyur, Bhavani, Sathyamangalam, Nambiyur and Thalavadi. 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 dryarea. AGRICULTURE During the year 37.11% of the Total Geographical Area was available for cultivation. Out of the Total Cropped Area, Net Area sown constitutes 89.56% and Area Sown more than once works out to 10.44% of the Net Area Sown. Out of the Total Cropped Area, Food crops claim 63.86% and Non Food Crops claim 36.14%. Forest and Reserve Forest area covers 39.76% of the total geographical area of the district. IRRIGATION The Major Irrigation system in this district for this fasli year is Open Wells, constituting 44.70% of the Total Irrigated Area. When compared with last year, total rainfall recorded as 662.9%mm instead of 589.1mm. Total rainfall during the year was increased by 11.14%. Irrigated Area by Canals was reported as 40.25% and remaining 59.75% 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 surfacedroads. 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 946 Primary Schools, 300 Middle Schools, 197 High Schools, 256 Higher Secondary School and 6 Teacher Training Institutes are in the district. In addition, there are 20 Arts and Science Colleges, 13 Engineering Colleges, 1 Medical College, 12 Polytechnics and 5 Industrial Training Institutes are rendering Education facility in this District. S. No CONTENT PAGE NO. 1. AREA AND POPULATION 1.1 DISTRICT GEOGRAPHICAL AREA 1 1.1 a DISTRICT POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS 2 1.2 POPULATION BY BROAD INDUSTRIAL CATEGORIES 2 OF WORKERS 1.3 POPULATION BY RELIGION 3 1.4 POPULATION BY AGE GROUPS 4 1.5 POPULATION OF THE DISTRICT DECADAL GROWTH 4 1.6 SALIENT FEATURES OF 2011 CENSUS 5 2. CLIMATE AND RAINFALL 2.1 TEMPERATURE AT SELECT STATIONS 6 2.2 MONTHLY RAINFALL DATA SEASON-WISE 7 2.3 TIME SERIES DATA OF RAINFALL BY SEASONS (LAST 10 9 YEARS) 3. AGRICULTURE 3.1 SOIL CLASSIFICATION 10 3.2 LAND UTILISATION 10 3.3 AREA AND PRODUCTION OF CROPS 12 3.4 AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY 13 3.5 NUMBER AND AREA OF OPERATIONAL LAND HOLDINGS 14 3.6 CONSUMPTION OF CHEMICAL FERTILISERS AND 15 PESTICIDES 3.7 REGULATED MARKETS 15 3.8 CROP INSURANCE SCHEME FOR THE FASLI YEAR 1429 16 3.9 SERICULTURE 17 4. IRRIGATION 4.1 SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY –TALUK WISE 18 4.2 ACTUAL AREA IRRIGATED BY SOURCE FASLI YEAR 1429 19 4.3 AREA IRRIGATED BY CROPS 20 4.4 DETAILS OF DAMS 21 5. ANIMAL HUSBANDARY 5.1 LIVESTOCK POPULATION 22 5.2 VETERINARY INSTITUTIONS AND ANIMALS 23 TREATED BLOCKWISE 5.3 NUMBER OF VETERINARY HOSPITALS 24 5.4 DAIRY DEVELOPMENT 24 5.5 FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 25 5.5 a FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 25 5.6 POULTRY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 26 6. BANKING AND INSURANCE 6.1 COMMERCIAL BANKS 27 6.2 INSURANCE SCHEME 27 7. CO-OPERATION 7.1 CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES 28 8. CIVIL SUPPLIES 8.1 NO.OF FAIR PRICE SHOPS 29 8.2 QUANTUM OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTED 29 AND THEIR RETAIL PRICES 8.3 NO. OF RATION CARDS (RURAL AND URBAN) 30 8.4 QUANTITY SUPPLIED 30 8.5 NO. OF OPTIONAL CARDS 30 8.6 NO.OF L .P.G. CONNECTIONS 31 8.7 NO.OF PERSONS WAITING FOR L.P.G. CONNECTION 31 9. COMMUNICATIONS 9.1 POST OFFICES DOING POSTAL BUSINESS ONLY 32 9.2 NO.OF TELEPHONE EXCHANGES, CAPACITY AND NOT IN 33 USE 9.3 NO.OF PUBLIC CALL OFFICES ATTACHED TO EACH 33 EXCHANGE LANDLINE ONLY 9.3 a NO.OF PUBLIC CALL OFFICES ATTACHED TO EACH 35 EXCHANGE (WILL ONLY) 9.4 NO. OF PERSONS WAITING FOR PHONE CONNECTION 35 10. ELECTRICITY 10.1 NO. OF POWER STATIONS 36 10.2 QUANTUM OF POWER PURCHASED 37 10.3 POWER CONSUMPTION SECTORWISE 37 10.4 PEAK DEMAND AND ENERGY OUTPUT 38 10.5 REVENUE FROM ELECTRIC SCHEMES AND COST PER UNIT 38 10.6 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY 38 10.7 COST OF GENERATION 39 10.8 RURAL ELECTRIFICATION 39 10.9 NUMBER OF FAULT REPORT OFFICES 39 10.10 CAPACITY OF TRANSFORMERS 40 11. EDUCATION 11.1 UNIVERSITIES, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AND COURSES 41 OFFERED 11.2 COLLEGES FOR GENERAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS 41 AND TEACHERS (ARTS AND SCIENCE) 11.3 COLLEGE FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS 42 AND TEACHERS (PHARMACY) 11.4 COLLEGE FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 43 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS (ENGINEERING) 11.5 COLLEGE FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS 44 AND TEACHERS (POLYTECHNICS) 11.5 a COLLEGE FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS 45 AND TEACHERS (I.T.I) 11.6 COLLEGE NURSING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 45 11.7 COLLEGES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS 46 AND TEACHERS 11.8 SCHOOLS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS 46 AND TEACHERS 11.9 SCHOOLS FOR PROFSSIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS 47 AND TEACHERS 11.10 SCHOOLS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS AND 47 TEACHERS 11.11 HOSTELS AND INMATES BY COMMUNITY 48 11.12 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS BY COMMUNITY 48 12. FISHERIES 12.1 FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT 49 12.2 ESTIMATED MARINE FISH / INLAND FISH PRODUCTION 50 12.3 NO. OF FAMILIES ENGAGED IN FISHING 50 13. HANDLOOM 13.1 NAME OF FOCAL CENTRES AND LOCATION DETAILS 51 13.2 NO. OF SOCIETIES & VARIETY WISE PRODUCTION 52 13.3 NO. OF LOOMS & EMPLOYEES WORKING 53 13.4 NO. OF FAMILIES ENGAGED 53 14. HANDICRAFTS 14.1 NAME & ADDRESS OF HANDICRAFTS 54 14.2 ARTICLES AVAILABLE IN HANDICRAFTS 54 14.3 VALUE OF ARTICLES PRODUCED 55 14.4 NO.OF FAMILIES ENGAGED IN HANDICRAFTS 55 15. HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE 15.1 HOSPITALS, DISPENSARIES BED STRENGTH, DOCTORS 56 AND NURSES 15.2 NO.OF ALLIED PATHOLOGICAL UNITS AVAILABLE 56 15.3 BLOCKWISE PATIENTS TREATED 57 15.3 a TALUKWISE PATIENTS TREATED 58 15.4 DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL 58 15.5 PROGRESS OF FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMMES 59 16. HOUSING 16.1 PLAN SANCTIONED, BUILDING COMPLETED 60 UNDER PRIVATE SECTOR 16.2 PLANS SANCTIONED, BUILDING COMPLETED UNDER 61 PUBLIC SECTOR 16.3 AMOUNT INVESTED IN HOUSING AND BUILDING 61 ACTIVITY UNDER PUBLIC SECTOR 16.4 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU 61 HOUSING BOARD 16.4 a CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU POLICE 62 HOUSING BOARD 16.5 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU 62 SLUM CLEARANCE BOARD 16.6 INDEXNUMBERS OF BUILDINGS COST IN URBAN CENTRES 62 16.7 LABOUR CHARGES OF SKILLED & UNSKILLED WORKERS 63 17.