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 information the sub-district code of Kanayannur Block (CD) is 05661. Total area of kanayannur taluka is 303 km² including 15.20 km² rural area and 287.86 km² urban area. Kanayannur taluka has a population of 8,51,406 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,18,432 while rural population is 32,974. Kanayannur has a sex ratio of approximately 1033 females for every 1,000 males. Kanayannur taluka has a population density of 2809 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,16,544 houses in the sub-district, including 2,08,325 urban houses and 8,219 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 88.46% population of kanayannur taluka is literate, out of which 89.18% males and 87.76% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kanayannur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.