Kannur
Kannur is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Kannur district is 2,961 km², which includes 1,957.34 km² of rural area and 1,003.66 km² of urban area. There are about 56 villages in Kannur district.
For administrative convenience, Kannur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 3 talukas in Kannur district. Here is the list of all Kannur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Kannur District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kannur | 431 | 7,84,984 |
| 2 | Taliparamba | 1,331 | 7,64,888 |
| 3 | Thalassery | 1,206 | 9,73,131 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Taliparamba is the largest taluka in kannur district, covering an area of 1330.66 km², while Kannur is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 430.56 km². Thalassery is the most populous, whereas Taliparamba is the least populous taluka in kannur district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Taliparamba | Thalassery |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kannur | Kannur |
Population of Kannur District
The population of Kannur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kannur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,23,003 | 8,82,017 | 16,40,986 |
| Total Male Population | 11,81,446 | 4,25,682 | 7,55,764 |
| Total Female Population | 13,41,557 | 4,56,335 | 8,85,222 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,74,318 | 95,223 | 1,79,095 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,39,159 | 48,428 | 90,731 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,35,159 | 46,795 | 88,364 |
| Literate Population | 21,38,434 | 7,36,967 | 14,01,467 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,12,956 | 3,63,030 | 6,49,926 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,25,478 | 3,73,937 | 7,51,541 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,84,569 | 1,45,050 | 2,39,519 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,68,490 | 62,652 | 1,05,838 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,16,079 | 82,398 | 1,33,681 |
| Households | 5,54,298 | 2,02,229 | 3,52,069 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kannur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kannur district is 25,23,003, including 11,81,446 males and 13,41,557 females. In rural areas, it is 8,82,017, including 4,25,682 males and 4,56,335 females. In urban areas, it is 16,40,986, including 7,55,764 males and 8,85,222 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kannur district is 2,74,318, including 1,39,159 boys and 1,35,159 girls. In rural areas, it is 95,223, including 48,428 boys and 46,795 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,79,095, including 90,731 boys and 88,364 girls.
- Literate population in Kannur district is around 21,38,434, including 10,12,956 males and 11,25,478 females. In rural areas, it is 7,36,967, including 3,63,030 males and 3,73,937 females. In urban areas, it is 14,01,467, including 6,49,926 males and 7,51,541 females.
- Illiterate population in Kannur district is about 3,84,569, including 1,68,490 males and 2,16,079 females. In rural areas, it is 1,45,050, including 62,652 males and 82,398 females. In urban areas, it is 2,39,519, including 1,05,838 males and 1,33,681 females.
- There are about 5,54,298 households in Kannur district, including 2,02,229 in rural areas and 3,52,069 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kannur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 83,350 | 23,562 | 59,788 |
| SC Male Population | 40,260 | 11,505 | 28,755 |
| SC Female Population | 43,090 | 12,057 | 31,033 |
| Total ST Population | 41,371 | 36,302 | 5,069 |
| ST Male Population | 20,141 | 17,699 | 2,442 |
| ST Female Population | 21,230 | 18,603 | 2,627 |
| Population Density | 852 / km² | 451 / km² | 1,635 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kannur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kannur district is approximately 83,350, including 40,260 males and 43,090 females. In rural areas, it is 23,562, including 11,505 males and 12,057 females. In urban areas, it is 59,788, including 28,755 males and 31,033 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kannur district is about 41,371, including 20,141 males and 21,230 females. In rural areas, it is 36,302, including 17,699 males and 18,603 females. In urban areas, it is 5,069, including 2,442 males and 2,627 females.
- Overall population density of Kannur district is around 852 people per km². Rural areas have about 451 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,635 people per km².