Kanayannur
Kanayannur is a Town and Taluka in Ernakulam District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kanayannur Block (CD) is 05661. The total area of Kanayannur Taluka is 303 km², which includes 15.20 km² of rural area and 287.86 km² of urban area. Kanayannur has a sex ratio of approximately 1033 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kanayannur Taluka
Kanayannur Taluka has a total of 18 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kanayannur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amballur | Amballur | Kanayannur |
| 2 | Cheranallur | Cheranallur | Kanayannur |
| 3 | Edakkattuvayal | Edakkattuvayal | Kochi (18 km) |
| 4 | Kadamakkudy | Kadamakkudy | Kanayannur |
| 5 | Kaippattur | Edakkattuvayal | Piravom (10 km) |
| 6 | Kakkanad | N/A | Kanayannur |
| 7 | Kanayannur | Chottanikkara | Kanayannur |
| 8 | Keecherry | Amballur | Thrippunithura (15 km) |
| 9 | Kulayettikara | Amballur | Thrippunithura (0 km) |
| 10 | Kumbalam | Kumbalam | Kanayannur |
| 11 | Kureekkad | Chottanikkara | Kanayannur |
| 12 | Manakunnam | Udayamperur | Kanayannur |
| 13 | Maradu | N/A | Kanayannur |
| 14 | Mulamthuruthy | Mulumthuruthy | Kanayannur |
| 15 | Mulavukad | Mulavukad | Kanayannur |
| 16 | Thiruvankulam | N/A | Kanayannur |
| 17 | Thrikkakara North | N/A | Kalamassery (3 km) |
| 18 | Vazhakkala | N/A | Kanayannur |
Population of Kanayannur Taluka
The population profile of Kanayannur Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kanayannur Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,51,406 | 32,974 | 8,18,432 |
| Male Population | 4,18,609 | 16,143 | 4,02,466 |
| Female Population | 4,32,797 | 16,831 | 4,15,966 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 75,904 | 2,694 | 73,210 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 38,579 | 1,360 | 37,219 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,325 | 1,334 | 35,991 |
| Literate Population | 7,53,139 | 29,071 | 7,24,068 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,73,304 | 14,480 | 3,58,824 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,79,835 | 14,591 | 3,65,244 |
| Illiterate Population | 98,267 | 3,903 | 94,364 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 45,305 | 1,663 | 43,642 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 52,962 | 2,240 | 50,722 |
| Total Households | 2,16,544 | 8,219 | 2,08,325 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kanayannur Taluka is around 8,51,406 people. This includes 4,18,609 males and 4,32,797 females. Rural population is about 32,974 (16,143 males and 16,831 females), while urban population is nearly 8,18,432 (4,02,466 males and 4,15,966 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 75,904 of the population, with 38,579 boys and 37,325 girls. Rural areas have 2,694 children, and urban areas have about 73,210 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,53,139 literate people in Kanayannur Taluka, including 3,73,304 literate males and 3,79,835 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 29,071 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,24,068 people.
- About 98,267 people in Kanayannur Taluka are not literate, including 45,305 males and 52,962 females. Rural areas include 3,903 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 94,364 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,16,544 households, with 8,219 in villages and 2,08,325 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kanayannur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 63,536 | 3,548 | 59,988 |
| SC Male Population | 31,125 | 1,740 | 29,385 |
| SC Female Population | 32,411 | 1,808 | 30,603 |
| Total ST Population | 3,402 | 54 | 3,348 |
| ST Male Population | 1,719 | 27 | 1,692 |
| ST Female Population | 1,683 | 27 | 1,656 |
| Population Density | 2,809 / km² | 2,169 / km² | 2,843 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kanayannur Taluka is approximately 63,536 people, including 31,125 males and 32,411 females. Around 3,548 people live in rural parts. Nearly 59,988 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kanayannur Taluka is about 3,402 people, including 1,719 males and 1,683 females. Around 54 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,348 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,809 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,169 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,843 people per sq. km.