Taliparamba
Taliparamba 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 Taliparamba Block (CD) is 05632. The total area of Taliparamba Taluka is 1,331 km², which includes 1,084.26 km² of rural area and 246.40 km² of urban area. Taliparamba has a sex ratio of approximately 1090 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Taliparamba Taluka
Taliparamba Taluka has a total of 41 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 Taliparamba Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alakode | Alakode | Taliparamba (24 km) |
| 2 | Alapadamba | Kankole Alapadamba | Payyannur (12 km) |
| 3 | Cheleri | Kolacherry | Taliparamba |
| 4 | Chengalai | Chengalai | Taliparamba (18 km) |
| 5 | Chuzhali | Chengalai | Taliparamba (14 km) |
| 6 | Eramam | Eramam Kuttoor | Payyannur (16 km) |
| 7 | Eruvassy | Eruvessey | Taliparamba (30 km) |
| 8 | Irikkur | Irikkur | Taliparamba |
| 9 | Kalliad | Padiyur | Mattannur (16 km) |
| 10 | Kankole | Kankole Alapadamba | Payyannur (10 km) |
| 11 | Karivellur | Karivellur Peralam | Taliparamba |
| 12 | Kayaralam | Mayyil | Kannur (22 km) |
| 13 | Kolacherry | Kolacherry | Taliparamba |
| 14 | Kooveri | Chapparapadavu | Taliparamba (13 km) |
| 15 | Kurumathur | Kurumathur | Taliparamba |
| 16 | Kuttiattoor | Kuttiattor | Taliparamba |
| 17 | Kuttiyeri | Pariyaram | Taliparamba (5 km) |
| 18 | Kuttoor | Eramam Kuttoor | Payyannur (25 km) |
| 19 | Malapattam | Malapattom | Taliparamba (29 km) |
| 20 | Maniyoor | Kuttiattor | Taliparamba |
| 21 | Mayyil | Mayyil | Taliparamba |
| 22 | Nediyanga | N/A | Taliparamba (26 km) |
| 23 | New Naduvil | Naduvil | Kannur (43 km) |
| 24 | Nuchiyad | Ulikkal | Taliparamba (58 km) |
| 25 | Padiyoor | Padiyur | Taliparamba (35 km) |
| 26 | Panniyoor | Kurumathur | Taliparamba (9 km) |
| 27 | Pariyaram | Pariyaram | Taliparamba |
| 28 | Pattuvam | Pattuvam | Taliparamba (8 km) |
| 29 | Payyavoor | Payyavoor | Taliparamba (30 km) |
| 30 | Peralam | Karivellur Peralam | Payyannur (9 km) |
| 31 | Peringome | Peringome Vayakkara | Payyannur (20 km) |
| 32 | Perinthatta | Peringome Vayakkara | Payyannur (20 km) |
| 33 | Pulingome | Cherupuzha | Payyannur (40 km) |
| 34 | Ramanthali | Ramanthali | Payyannur (7 km) |
| 35 | Sreekandapuram | N/A | Taliparamba (20 km) |
| 36 | Thimiri | Alakode | Payyannur (35 km) |
| 37 | Thirumeni | Cherupuzha | Payyannur (32 km) |
| 38 | Vayakkara | Cherupuzha | Payyannur (33 km) |
| 39 | Vayathur | Ulikkal | Taliparamba (53 km) |
| 40 | Vellad | Alakode | Taliparamba (22 km) |
| 41 | Vellora | Eramam Kuttoor | Payyannur (24 km) |
Population of Taliparamba Taluka
The population profile of Taliparamba 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 Taliparamba 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 | 7,64,888 | 4,87,590 | 2,77,298 |
| Male Population | 3,65,811 | 2,36,718 | 1,29,093 |
| Female Population | 3,99,077 | 2,50,872 | 1,48,205 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 83,132 | 51,168 | 31,964 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 42,235 | 26,126 | 16,109 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,897 | 25,042 | 15,855 |
| Literate Population | 6,39,845 | 4,09,010 | 2,30,835 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,12,453 | 2,02,747 | 1,09,706 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,27,392 | 2,06,263 | 1,21,129 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,25,043 | 78,580 | 46,463 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 53,358 | 33,971 | 19,387 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 71,685 | 44,609 | 27,076 |
| Total Households | 1,75,372 | 1,14,360 | 61,012 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Taliparamba Taluka is around 7,64,888 people. This includes 3,65,811 males and 3,99,077 females. Rural population is about 4,87,590 (2,36,718 males and 2,50,872 females), while urban population is nearly 2,77,298 (1,29,093 males and 1,48,205 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 83,132 of the population, with 42,235 boys and 40,897 girls. Rural areas have 51,168 children, and urban areas have about 31,964 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 6,39,845 literate people in Taliparamba Taluka, including 3,12,453 literate males and 3,27,392 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,09,010 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,30,835 people.
- About 1,25,043 people in Taliparamba Taluka are not literate, including 53,358 males and 71,685 females. Rural areas include 78,580 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 46,463 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,75,372 households, with 1,14,360 in villages and 61,012 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Taliparamba 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 | 28,684 | 16,688 | 11,996 |
| SC Male Population | 14,002 | 8,154 | 5,848 |
| SC Female Population | 14,682 | 8,534 | 6,148 |
| Total ST Population | 16,954 | 16,457 | 497 |
| ST Male Population | 8,295 | 8,058 | 237 |
| ST Female Population | 8,659 | 8,399 | 260 |
| Population Density | 575 / km² | 450 / km² | 1,125 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Taliparamba Taluka is approximately 28,684 people, including 14,002 males and 14,682 females. Around 16,688 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,996 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Taliparamba Taluka is about 16,954 people, including 8,295 males and 8,659 females. Around 16,457 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 497 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 575 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 450 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,125 people per sq. km.