Q: What is Erode district?

A: Erode district is a district in the Kongu Nadu region (western part) of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Q: What was Erode district formerly known as?

A: Erode district was formerly known as Periyar district.

Q: Which district is now the largest by area in Tamil Nadu?

A: Tiruppur district is now the largest by area in Tamil Nadu.

Q: When was Erode district renamed?

A: Erode district was renamed in 1996.

Q: What was Periyar district a part of before its division?

A: Periyar district was a part of Coimbatore District before its division.

Q: What is the population of Erode district as of 2011?

A: The population of Erode district as of 2011 is 2,251,744.

Q: What is the sex-ratio of Erode district compared to the national average?

A: The sex-ratio of Erode district is much above the national average, with 993 females for every 1,000 males, compared to the national average of 929.