Ashokapuram, Coimbatore Explained

Ashokapuram
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:11.09°N 76.9422°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Kongu Nadu
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Coimbatore
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:11.81
Population Total:12993
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Registration Plate:TN-38

Ashokapuram is a part of the city of Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, located 12 km north of the city center. Ashokapuram is located on a stretch of the Mettupalayam road in Coimbatore. Neighbouring places include Thudiyalur and NGGO Colony.

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census,[1] Ashokapuram had a population of 9676. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ashokapuram has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; 53% of males and 47% of females are literate. 7% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.