Jambai
Jambai | |
|---|---|
  Jambai Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Jambai Jambai (Tamil Nadu) | |
| Coordinates: 11°30′17″N 77°38′01″E / 11.50472°N 77.63361°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Erode |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.29 km2 (9.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 16,522 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Jambai is a panchayat town in Bhavani taluk of Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Bhavani River in the north-western part of the state. Spread across an area of 24.29 km2 (9.38 sq mi), it had a population of 16,522 individuals as per the 2011 census.
Geography and administration
Jambai is located on the banks of Bhavani River in the north-western part of the state.[1][2] It is part of Bhavani taluk in the Gobichettipalayam division of Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[3] Spread across an area of 24.29 km2 (9.38 sq mi), it is one of the 42 panchayat towns in the district.[4][5]
The town panchayat is headed by a chairperson, who is elected by the members chosen by the people through direct elections.[6] The town forms part of the Bhavani Assembly constituency that elects its member to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and the Tiruppur Lok Sabha constituency that elects its member to the Parliament of India.[7]
Demographics
As per the 2011 census, Jambai had a population of 16,522 individuals across 4,789 households.[8] The population saw a marginal increase compared to the previous census in 2001 when 15,011 inhabitants were registered. The population consisted of 8,330 males and 8,192 females. About 1,399 individuals were below the age of six years.[5][9] The entire population is classified as urban. The town has an average literacy rate of 65.9%. About 23.8% of the population belonged to scheduled castes.[5][8]
About 56.6% of the eligible population were employed.[5] In 2025, the Government of Tamil Nadu opened a veterinary clinic in the town.[10] Hinduism was the majority religion which was followed by 96.2% of the population, with Islam (3.1%) and Christianity (0.6%) being minor religions.[11]
References
- ^ "About District". Erode district administration. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Site inspection begins for buildingcheck dams across River Bhavani". The Hindu. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Town panchayats in Bhavani taluk" (PDF). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Town panchayats in Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Jambai". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Local Government". Government of India. p. 1. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ Polling stations in Bhavani Assembly constituency (PDF). Election Commission of India (Report). Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ a b Geo level data: Census of India 2011 (Report). Census Commission of India. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 June 2008.
- ^ "CM lays foundation for Rs 136.76 cr sewage treatment plant at Perundurai Sipcot". Afternoon News. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Religion: Census of India 2011 (Report). Census Commission of India. Retrieved 1 June 2025.