DISTRICT STATISTICAL HANDBOOK 2016-2017 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF STATISTICS ERODE DISTRICT 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 Tmt. E. Amuthavalli M.A., Deputy Director of Statistics, Erode Data Processing Thiru. S. Tashkand Sastri, M.Sc., B.Ed., Statistical Officer (Computer) Tmt. A.Gomathi, B.Sc., MCA., M.E., Asst. Statistical Investigator PREFACE The publication viz. “ District Statistical Hand Book ” for the year 2016-17 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 2016-17 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, 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 39.76% of the Total Geographical Area was available for cultivation. Out of the Total Cropped Area, Net Area sown constitutes 97.58% and Area Sown more than once works out to 2.42% of the Net Area Sown. Out of the Total Cropped Area, Food crops claim 55.79% and Non Food Crops claim 44.21%. 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 51.54% of the Total Irrigated Area. When compared with last year, total rainfall recorded as 441.6%mm instead of 632.47mm. Total rainfall during the year was decreased by 30.12%. Irrigated Area by Canals was reported as 18.82% and remaining 81.18% 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 875 Primary Schools, 316 Middle Schools, 101 High Schools, 110 Higher Secondary School and 8 Teacher Training Institutes are in the district. In addition, there are 20 Arts and Science Colleges, 11 Engineering Colleges, 1 Medical College, 9 Polytechnics with 6 Industrial Training Institutes are rendering Education facility in this District. Chapter Page TITLE No No 1. AREA AND POPULATION 1 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 1.3 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 2.1.TEMPERATURE AT SELECT STATIONS 5 2.2. MONTHLY RAINFALL DATA-SEASON WISE 6 2.3 TIME SERIES DATA OF RAINFALL BY SEASONS (LAST 10 YEARS) 7 3.AGRICULTURE 3 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 3.5.NUMBER AND AREA OF OPERATIONAL LAND HOLDINGS 11 3.6.CONSUMPTION OF CHEMICAL FERTILISERS AND PESTICIDES 12 3.7.REGULATED MARKETS 12 3.8.PMFBY SCHEME FOR THE FASLI YEAR 1426 13 3.9 SERICULTURE 14 4. IRRIGATION 4 4.1 SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY –TALUK WISE 15 4.2 ACTUAL AREA IRRIGATED BY SOURCE FASLI YEAR 1426 16 4.3 AREA IRRIGATED BY CROPS 17 4.4 DETAILS OF DAMS 18 5.ANIMAL HUSBANDARY 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 22 5.5 FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 22 5.5 (A) FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 23 5.6 POULTRY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 23 6. BANKING AND INSURANCE 6 6.1 COMMERCIAL BANKS 24 6.2 INSURANCE SCHEME 24 7.CO-OPERATION 7 7.1 CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES 25 8. CIVIL SUPPLIES 8 8.1 NO.OF FAIR PRICE SHOPS 26 8.2 QUANTUM OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTED AND THEIR RETAIL PRICES 26 8.3 NO.OF RATION CARDS (RURAL AND URBAN) 27 8.4 QUANTITY SUPPLIED 27 8.5 NO. OF OPTIONAL CARDS 27 8.6 NO.OF L .P.G. CONNECTIONS 28 8.7 NO.OF PERSONS WAITING FOR L.P.G. CONNECTIONS 28 9. COMMUNICATIONS 9 9.1 POST OFFICES DOING POSTAL BUSINESS ONLY 28 9.2 POST OFFICES DOING POST AND TELEGRAPHIC BUSINESS 29 9.3 TELEGRAPH OFFICE 29 9.4 NO.OF TELEPHONE EXCHANGES, CAPACITY AND NOT IN USE 30 9.5 NO.OF PUBLIC CALL OFFICES ATTACHED TO EACH EXCHANGE 31 9.5 (a) NO.OF PUBLIC CALL OFFICES ATTACHED TO EACH EXCHANGE 33 9.6. NO. OF PERSONS WAITING FOR PHONE CONNECTION 33 10. ELECTRICITY 10 10.1 NO. OF POWER STATIONS 34 10.2 QUANTUM OF POWER PURCHASED 35 10.3 POWER CONSUMPTION SECTORWISE 35 10.4 PEAK DEMAND AND ENERGY OUTPUT 36 10.5 REVENUE FROM ELECTRIC SCHEMES AND COST PER UNIT 36 10.6 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY 36 10.7 COST OF GENERATION 37 10.8 RURAL ELECTRlFICATION 37 10.9 NUMBER OF FAULT REPORT OFFICES 38 10.10 CAPACITY OF TRANSFORMERS 38 11. EDUCATION 11 11.1 UNIVERSITIES, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AND COURSES OFFERED 39 11.2 ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES 39 11.3 COLLEGE OF PHARMACIES 39 11.4 COLLEGES FOR ENGINEERING 39 11.5 COLLEGES FOR POLYTECHNICS 40 11.5A COLLEGES FOR ITI 40 11.6 COLLEGES OF NURSING STUDENTS & TEACHERS 40 11.7 COLLEGES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION,STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 40 11.8 SCHOOLS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 41 11.9 SCHOOLS FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 41 11.10 SCHOOLS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 42 11.11 COMPUTER TRAINING CENTRES 42 11.12 HOSTELS AND INMATES BY COMMUNITY 43 11.13 SCHOLORSHIPS TO STUDENTS BY COMMUNITY 43 12. FISHERIES 12 12.1 FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT 44 12.2 ESTIMATED MARINE FISH PRODUCTION / INLAND FISH PRODUCTION 45 12.3 NO. OF FAMILIES ENGAGED IN FISHING 45 13 . HANDLOOM 13 13.1 NAME OF FOCAL CENTRES AND LOCATION DETAILS 46 13.2 NO. OF SOCIETIES & VARIETYWISE PRODUCTION 47 13.3 NO. OF LOOMS & EMPLOYEES WORKING 47 13.4 NO. OF FAMILIES ENGAGED 47 14. HANDICRAFTS 14 14.1 NAME & ADDRESS OF HANDICRAFTS 48 14.2 ARTICLES AVAILABLE IN HANDICRAFTS 48 14.3 VALUE OF ARTICLES PRODUCED 49 14.4 NO.OF FAMILIES ENGAGED IN HANDICRAFTS 49 15. HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE 15 15.1 HOSPITALS, DISPENSARIES BED STRENGTH, DOCTORS AND NURSES 50 15.2 NO.OF ALLIED PATHOLOGICAL UNITS AVAILABLE 50 15.3 BLOCKWISE PATIENTS TREATED 51 15.4 DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL 52 15.5 PROGRESS OF FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMMES 52 16.HOUSING 16 16.1 PLANS SANCTIONED, BUILDING COMPLETED UNDER PRIVATE SECTOR 53 16.2 PLANS SANCTIONED, BUILDING COMPLETED UNDER PUBLIC SECTOR 53 16.3 AMOUNT INVESTED IN HOUSING AND BUILDING ACTIVITY 54 16.4 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU HOUSING BOARD 54 16.4 (a)CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU POLICE HOUSING BOARD 54 16.5 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OF TAMIL NADU SLUMCLEARANCE BOARD 55 16.6 INDEXNUMBERS OF BUILDINGS COST IN URBAN CENTRES 55 16.7 LABOUR CHARGES OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS 56 17.