Categories in Mettur
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mettur
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hindu temple | 569 |
| Shopping | 351 |
| Education | 185 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 155 |
| Restaurants | 139 |
| Electronics stores | 126 |
| Travel and transportation | 106 |
| Hospitals | 96 |
| Clothing stores | 95 |
Mettur Facts
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Population | 38,193 |
| Male Population | 19,870 (52.0%) |
| Female Population | 18,323 (48.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -47.5% |
| Median Age | 30 years (Male: 29.3, Female: 30.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $14,070 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Chinnamettur, Metturdam-1, Andal Vadi Natham, Periyar Nagar, Metturdam-1, OPP.INDIAN BANK |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.78796, 77.80080 |
| Pin Codes | 636303, 636401, 636402, 636403, 636406, More |
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Mettur Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,541 | 60,270 | 72,775 | 74,687 | 38,193 | 35,593 | 34,825 |
| Population Density | 4,108.2 / km² | 6,261.8 / km² | 7,561 / km² | 7,759.7 / km² | 3,968.1 / km² | 3,698 / km² | 3,618.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMettur Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 47.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettur | -3.4% | -36.6% | -47.5% |
| Tamil Nadu | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mettur Median Age
Median Age: 30 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettur | 30 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 29.3 yrs |
| Tamil Nadu | 29.8 yrs | 30.1 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mettur Population Density
Population Density: 3,968 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettur | 38,193 | 9.6 km² | 3,968 / km² |
| Tamil Nadu | 77.2 million | 129,941.8 km² | 594 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mettur Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Mettur
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mettur
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mettur
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Mettur
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mettur Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,933 | $1,930 | $2,330 | $3,434 | $5,980 | $9,628 | $11,843 | $14,070 |
| Total GDP | $260.3M | $282.4M | $363.3M | $540.6M | $909.8M | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.7B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mettur CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettur | 74,591 tn | 1.95 tn | 7,749.7 tons/km² |
| Tamil Nadu | 137,005,612 tn | 1.77 tn | 1,054.4 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mettur CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 74,591 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,749.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Mettur
Mettur is an industrial and tourism town located in the Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is best known for the Mettur Dam. is known for its huge dam, power, chemicals and aluminium. The maximum percentage of water requirements fo..
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