Kanayannur Taluka - Ernakulam, Kerala
Kanayannur is an administrative taluka in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kanayannur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Triupunittura, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 5.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 303 km², including 15.20 km² rural area and 287.86 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1033 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kanayannur Taluka
Kanayannur Taluka has a total of 25 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amballur (Ct) | Rural | Amballur |
| 2 | Cheranallur (Ct) | Both | Cheranallur |
| 3 | Edakkattuvayal | Rural | Edakkattuvayal |
| 4 | Edappally North | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Edappally South | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Elamkulam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Ernakulam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kadamakkudy (Ct) | Rural | Kadamakkudy |
| 9 | Kaippattur | Rural | Edakkattuvayal |
| 10 | Kakkanad (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kanayannur (Ct) | Rural | Chottanikkara |
| 12 | Keecherry | Rural | Amballur |
| 13 | Kulayettikara | Rural | Amballur |
| 14 | Kumbalam (Ct) | Rural | Kumbalam |
| 15 | Kureekkad (Ct) | Rural | Chottanikkara |
| 16 | Manakunnam (Ct) | Rural | Udayamperur |
| 17 | Maradu (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Mulamthuruthy (Ct) | Rural | Mulumthuruthy |
| 19 | Mulavukad (Ct) | Rural | Mulavukad |
| 20 | Nadama | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Poonithura | Urban | Not applicable |
| 22 | Thekkumbhagam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 23 | Thiruvankulam (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Thrikkakara North (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Vazhakkala (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Kanayannur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kanayannur Taluka has a total population of 8,51,406 people, consisting of 4,18,609 males and 4,32,797 females. There are 2,16,544 households in the taluka with an average population density of 2,809 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 2,16,544 | 8,219 | 2,08,325 |
| Population Density | 2,809 / km² | 2,169 / km² | 2,843 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 7,53,139 literate people and 75,904 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 63,536 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,402 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 75,904 | 2,694 | 73,210 |
| Literate Population | 7,53,139 | 29,071 | 7,24,068 |
| Illiterate Population | 98,267 | 3,903 | 94,364 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 63,536 | 3,548 | 59,988 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,402 | 54 | 3,348 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.