Taliparamba Taluka - Kannur, Kerala
Taliparamba is an administrative taluka in the Kannur district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Taliparamba is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kannapuram, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,331 km², including 1,084.26 km² rural area and 246.40 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1090 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Taliparamba Taluka
Taliparamba Taluka has a total of 28 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 | Alakode | Rural | Alakode |
| 2 | Andoor | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Cheleri (Ct) | Rural | Kolacherry |
| 4 | Chengalai | Rural | Chengalai |
| 5 | Chuzhali | Rural | Chengalai |
| 6 | Eruvassy | Rural | Eruvessey |
| 7 | Irikkur (Ct) | Rural | Irikkur |
| 8 | Kayaralam | Rural | Mayyil |
| 9 | Kolacherry (Ct) | Rural | Kolacherry |
| 10 | Kooveri | Rural | Chapparapadavu |
| 11 | Kurumathur (Ct) | Rural | Kurumathur |
| 12 | Kuttiattoor (Ct) | Rural | Kuttiattor |
| 13 | Kuttiyeri | Rural | Pariyaram |
| 14 | Malapattam | Rural | Malapattom |
| 15 | Maniyoor (Ct) | Rural | Kuttiattor |
| 16 | Mayyil (Ct) | Rural | Mayyil |
| 17 | Morazha | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Nediyanga | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | New Naduvil | Rural | Naduvil |
| 20 | Panniyoor | Rural | Kurumathur |
| 21 | Pariyaram (Ct) | Rural | Pariyaram |
| 22 | Pattuvam | Rural | Pattuvam |
| 23 | Payyavoor | Rural | Payyavoor |
| 24 | Sreekandapuram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Taliparamba | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Thimiri | Rural | Chapparapadavu |
| 27 | Udayagiri | Rural | Udayagiri |
| 28 | Vellad | Rural | Naduvil |
Population of Taliparamba Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Taliparamba Taluka has a total population of 7,64,888 people, consisting of 3,65,811 males and 3,99,077 females. There are 1,75,372 households in the taluka with an average population density of 575 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,75,372 | 1,14,360 | 61,012 |
| Population Density | 575 / km² | 450 / km² | 1,125 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 6,39,845 literate people and 83,132 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 28,684 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,954 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) | 83,132 | 51,168 | 31,964 |
| Literate Population | 6,39,845 | 4,09,010 | 2,30,835 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,25,043 | 78,580 | 46,463 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 28,684 | 16,688 | 11,996 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,954 | 16,457 | 497 |
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.