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 information the sub-district code of Kannur Block (CD) is 05633. Total area of kannur taluka is 431 km² including 48.41 km² rural area and 382.15 km² urban area. Kannur taluka has a population of 7,84,984 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,45,823 while rural population is 39,161. Kannur has a sex ratio of approximately 1179 females for every 1,000 males. Kannur taluka has a population density of 1823 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,65,323 houses in the sub-district, including 1,58,058 urban houses and 7,265 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 85.32% population of kannur taluka is literate, out of which 85.84% males and 84.88% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Kannur 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.