Thalassery
Thalassery 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 Thalassery Block (CD) is 05634. The total area of Thalassery Taluka is 1,206 km², which includes 830.95 km² of rural area and 375.11 km² of urban area. Thalassery has a sex ratio of approximately 1136 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thalassery Taluka
Thalassery Taluka has a total of 43 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 Thalassery Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aralam | Aralam | Mattannur (21 km) |
| 2 | Ayyankunnu | Ayyankunnu | Mattannur (27 km) |
| 3 | Chavassery | N/A | Mattannur (5 km) |
| 4 | Cheruvanchery | Pattiam | Koothuparamba (12 km) |
| 5 | Chockli | N/A | Thalassery |
| 6 | Dharmadom | Dharmadam | Thalassery |
| 7 | Eranholi | Pinarayi | Thalassery |
| 8 | Eruvatti | Pinarayi | Thalassery |
| 9 | Kadirur | Kadirur | Thalassery |
| 10 | Kandamkunnu | Mangattidom | Thalassery |
| 11 | Kanichar | Kanichar | Koothuparamba (36 km) |
| 12 | Kannavam | Chittariparamba | Koothuparamba (13 km) |
| 13 | Keezhallur | Keezhallur | Thalassery |
| 14 | Keezhur | N/A | Mattannur (5 km) |
| 15 | Kelakam | Kelakam | Koothuparamba (40 km) |
| 16 | Kolavelloor | Kunnathuparamba | Thalassery |
| 17 | Koloyad | Kolayad | Koothuparamba (16 km) |
| 18 | Koodali | Koodali | Thalassery |
| 19 | Kottayam Malabar | Kottayam | Thalassery |
| 20 | Kottiyoor | Kottiyoor | Koothuparamba (45 km) |
| 21 | Manantheri | Chittariparamba | Thalassery |
| 22 | Manathana | Peravoor | Mattannur (30 km) |
| 23 | Mangattidam | Mangattidom | Thalassery |
| 24 | Mokeri | Mokeri | Thalassery |
| 25 | Muzhakkunnu | Muzhakkunnu | Mattannur (20 km) |
| 26 | New Mahe | N/A | Thalassery |
| 27 | Paduvilayi | Vengad | Thalassery |
| 28 | Panniyannur | Panniyannur | Thalassery |
| 29 | Panoor | N/A | Thalassery |
| 30 | Pathiriyad | Vengad | Thalassery |
| 31 | Pattannur | Koodali | Kannur (25 km) |
| 32 | Pattiom | Pattiam | Thalassery |
| 33 | Payam | Payam | Mattannur (10 km) |
| 34 | Peringathur | N/A | Thalassery |
| 35 | Pinarayi | Pinarayi | Thalassery |
| 36 | Puthoor | Kunnathuparamba | Koothuparamba (14 km) |
| 37 | Sivapuram | Malur | Mattannur (7 km) |
| 38 | Thillenkeri | Thillankeri | Mattannur (14 km) |
| 39 | Tholambra | Malur | Koothuparamba (16 km) |
| 40 | Thrippangottur | Trippangottur | Thalassery (20 km) |
| 41 | Vekkalam | Kolayad | Koothuparamba (25 km) |
| 42 | Vellarvelly | Peravoor | Koothuparamba (33 km) |
| 43 | Vilamana | Payam | Mattannur (22 km) |
Population of Thalassery Taluka
The population profile of Thalassery 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 Thalassery 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 | 9,73,131 | 3,55,266 | 6,17,865 |
| Male Population | 4,55,549 | 1,71,102 | 2,84,447 |
| Female Population | 5,17,582 | 1,84,164 | 3,33,418 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,04,298 | 38,796 | 65,502 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,982 | 19,659 | 33,323 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 51,316 | 19,137 | 32,179 |
| Literate Population | 8,28,855 | 2,96,063 | 5,32,792 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,91,408 | 1,45,576 | 2,45,832 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,37,447 | 1,50,487 | 2,86,960 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,44,276 | 59,203 | 85,073 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 64,141 | 25,526 | 38,615 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 80,135 | 33,677 | 46,458 |
| Total Households | 2,13,603 | 80,604 | 1,32,999 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thalassery Taluka is around 9,73,131 people. This includes 4,55,549 males and 5,17,582 females. Rural population is about 3,55,266 (1,71,102 males and 1,84,164 females), while urban population is nearly 6,17,865 (2,84,447 males and 3,33,418 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,04,298 of the population, with 52,982 boys and 51,316 girls. Rural areas have 38,796 children, and urban areas have about 65,502 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 8,28,855 literate people in Thalassery Taluka, including 3,91,408 literate males and 4,37,447 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,96,063 individuals and urban literacy covers around 5,32,792 people.
- About 1,44,276 people in Thalassery Taluka are not literate, including 64,141 males and 80,135 females. Rural areas include 59,203 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 85,073 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,13,603 households, with 80,604 in villages and 1,32,999 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thalassery 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 | 15,762 | 5,799 | 9,963 |
| SC Male Population | 7,632 | 2,837 | 4,795 |
| SC Female Population | 8,130 | 2,962 | 5,168 |
| Total ST Population | 22,311 | 19,745 | 2,566 |
| ST Male Population | 10,817 | 9,587 | 1,230 |
| ST Female Population | 11,494 | 10,158 | 1,336 |
| Population Density | 807 / km² | 428 / km² | 1,647 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thalassery Taluka is approximately 15,762 people, including 7,632 males and 8,130 females. Around 5,799 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,963 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thalassery Taluka is about 22,311 people, including 10,817 males and 11,494 females. Around 19,745 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,566 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 807 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 428 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,647 people per sq. km.