# Goundampalayam, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 

# Goundampalayam

Goundampalayam is a town in Coimbatore North sub-district of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu (municipality). The 2011 Census counted **83,908 people** in 22,155 households. Literacy was 89.9%.

- 83,908people (2011)
- 22,155households
- 89.9%literacy
- 18census wards

## Population of Goundampalayam

■ Goundampalayam · ■ Coimbatore urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****89.9%**

**87.8%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****981**

**999

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****948**

**953

Working population ****42.5%**

**42.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Goundampalayam

Of every 100 households in Goundampalayam in 2011, 98 had electricity, 88 a toilet at home and 83 cooked with LPG; 85 had a mobile phone, 59 a two-wheeler and 14 a car.

■ Goundampalayam · ■ Coimbatore urban average

Electricity for lighting ****98%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****88%**

**78%

No toilet (open defecation) ****6%**

**11%

Tap water ****100%**

**97%

Drinking water within premises ****82%**

**67%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****83%**

**79%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****6%**

**9%

Use banking services ****67%**

**64%

Television ****94%**

**91%

Mobile phone ****85%**

**81%

Computer with internet ****12%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****59%**

**50%

Car / jeep / van ****14%**

**11%

None of these assets ****1%**

**3%

Own their home ****49%**

**52%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Goundampalayam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 31,082 (87%) · **■** Household industry 998 (3%) · **■** Farming 536 (2%) · **■** Marginal 3,085 (9%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Goundampalayam changed?

From 7,062 in 1971 to 83,908 in 2011.

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Goundampalayam in numbers and road distances

- Density7,991 per km²
- Growth 2001–201173.8%
- Annual rainfall1,178 mm
- Temperature range19 °C to 37 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)510 km by road
- Coimbatore (district HQ)10 km by road
- Coimbatore (city of 1 lakh+)10 km by road
- Coimbatore (city of 5 lakh+)10 km by road
- Coimbatore (railway station)10 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Goundampalayam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads48 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets19,547
- Water storage946 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes21,045
- Electricity — industry29

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 80 beds · 21 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 8 private
- ●Senior secondary schools8 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks3
- Private banks3
- Co-operative banks2

**Main manufactured goods:** electric motor and automobile spare parts.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Goundampalayam

- Hospitals11 in Goundampalayam
- Banks80 in Goundampalayam
- ATMs32 in Goundampalayam
- Petrol pumps2 in Goundampalayam
- Hotels6 in Goundampalayam
- Shopping malls1 in Goundampalayam
- Schools24 in Goundampalayam
- Colleges and universities7 in Goundampalayam
- Cinemas2 in Goundampalayam
- Pharmacies18 in Goundampalayam
- Restaurants42 in Goundampalayam
- Dental clinics20 in Goundampalayam

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Goundampalayam ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-1/) 6,544 1,724 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-2/) 8,232 2,155 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-3/) 3,430 894 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-4/) 3,699 1,006 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-5/) 2,194 604 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-6/) 2,281 610 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-7/) 2,375 633 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-8/) 2,170 597 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-9/) 3,381 866 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-10/) 3,147 839 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-11/) 6,576 1,701 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-12/) 2,565 639 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-13/) 5,592 1,453 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-14/) 5,880 1,541 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-15/) 8,324 2,205 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-16/) 5,085 1,399 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-17/) 6,463 1,759 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-north/goundampalayam/ward-18/) 5,970 1,530 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Goundampalayam

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) · Coimbatore13 km
- Calicut International Airport (CCJ) · Calicut106 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 18:01).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Goundampalayam?83,908 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Goundampalayam in?Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Goundampalayam in 1971?7,062
- How many wards does Goundampalayam have?18 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Goundampalayam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Goundampalayam?Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 13 km in a straight line