Kannur
Kannur is a Town and Taluka in Kannur 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 Kannur Block (CD) is 05633. The total area of Kannur Taluka is 431 km², which includes 48.41 km² of rural area and 382.15 km² of urban area. Kannur has a sex ratio of approximately 1179 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kannur Taluka
Kannur Taluka has a total of 32 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 Kannur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancharakandy | Ancharakandy | Kannur |
| 2 | Azhikode North | Azhikode | Kannur |
| 3 | Azhikode South | Azhikode | Kannur |
| 4 | Chala | N/A | Kannur |
| 5 | Chelora | N/A | Kannur |
| 6 | Cherukunnu | Cherukunnu | Kannur |
| 7 | Cheruthazham | Cheruthazham | Kannur |
| 8 | Chirakkal | Chirakkal | Kannur |
| 9 | Elayavoor | N/A | Kannur |
| 10 | Ezhome | Ezhome | Kannur |
| 11 | Iriveri | Chembilode | Kannur |
| 12 | Kadachira | N/A | Kannur |
| 13 | Kadannappalli | Kadannapally Panapuzha | Kannur |
| 14 | Kalliasseri | Kalliassery | Kannur |
| 15 | Kanhirode | Munderi | Kannur |
| 16 | Kannadiparamba | Narath | Kannur |
| 17 | Kannapuram | Kannapuram | Kannur |
| 18 | Kunhimangalam | Kunhimangalam | Kannur |
| 19 | Madayi | Madayi | Kannur |
| 20 | Mattool | Mattool | Kannur (35 km) |
| 21 | Mavilayi | Peralasseri | Kannur |
| 22 | Munderi | Munderi | Kannur |
| 23 | Muzhappilangad | Muzhappilangad | Kannur |
| 24 | Narath | Narath | Kannur |
| 25 | Pallikkunnu | N/A | Kannur |
| 26 | Panapuzha | Kadannapally Panapuzha | Payyannur (14 km) |
| 27 | Pappinisseri | Pappinisseri | Kannur |
| 28 | Peralassery | N/A | Kannur |
| 29 | Puzhathi | N/A | Kannur |
| 30 | Thottada | N/A | Kannur |
| 31 | Valapattanam | Valapattanam | Kannur |
| 32 | Varam | N/A | Kannur |
Population of Kannur Taluka
The population profile of Kannur 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 Kannur 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 | 7,84,984 | 39,161 | 7,45,823 |
| Male Population | 3,60,086 | 17,862 | 3,42,224 |
| Female Population | 4,24,898 | 21,299 | 4,03,599 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 86,888 | 5,259 | 81,629 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,942 | 2,643 | 41,299 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 42,946 | 2,616 | 40,330 |
| Literate Population | 6,69,734 | 31,894 | 6,37,840 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,09,095 | 14,707 | 2,94,388 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,60,639 | 17,187 | 3,43,452 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,15,250 | 7,267 | 1,07,983 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 50,991 | 3,155 | 47,836 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 64,259 | 4,112 | 60,147 |
| Total Households | 1,65,323 | 7,265 | 1,58,058 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kannur Taluka is around 7,84,984 people. This includes 3,60,086 males and 4,24,898 females. Rural population is about 39,161 (17,862 males and 21,299 females), while urban population is nearly 7,45,823 (3,42,224 males and 4,03,599 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 86,888 of the population, with 43,942 boys and 42,946 girls. Rural areas have 5,259 children, and urban areas have about 81,629 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 6,69,734 literate people in Kannur Taluka, including 3,09,095 literate males and 3,60,639 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,894 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,37,840 people.
- About 1,15,250 people in Kannur Taluka are not literate, including 50,991 males and 64,259 females. Rural areas include 7,267 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,07,983 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,65,323 households, with 7,265 in villages and 1,58,058 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kannur 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 | 38,904 | 1,075 | 37,829 |
| SC Male Population | 18,626 | 514 | 18,112 |
| SC Female Population | 20,278 | 561 | 19,717 |
| Total ST Population | 2,106 | 100 | 2,006 |
| ST Male Population | 1,029 | 54 | 975 |
| ST Female Population | 1,077 | 46 | 1,031 |
| Population Density | 1,823 / km² | 809 / km² | 1,952 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kannur Taluka is approximately 38,904 people, including 18,626 males and 20,278 females. Around 1,075 people live in rural parts. Nearly 37,829 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kannur Taluka is about 2,106 people, including 1,029 males and 1,077 females. Around 100 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,006 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,823 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 809 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,952 people per sq. km.