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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aralam Aralam Mattannur (21 km)
2Ayyankunnu Ayyankunnu Mattannur (27 km)
3Chavassery N/A Mattannur (5 km)
4Cheruvanchery Pattiam Koothuparamba (12 km)
5Chockli N/A Thalassery
6Dharmadom Dharmadam Thalassery
7Eranholi Pinarayi Thalassery
8Eruvatti Pinarayi Thalassery
9Kadirur Kadirur Thalassery
10Kandamkunnu Mangattidom Thalassery
11Kanichar Kanichar Koothuparamba (36 km)
12Kannavam Chittariparamba Koothuparamba (13 km)
13Keezhallur Keezhallur Thalassery
14Keezhur N/A Mattannur (5 km)
15Kelakam Kelakam Koothuparamba (40 km)
16Kolavelloor Kunnathuparamba Thalassery
17Koloyad Kolayad Koothuparamba (16 km)
18Koodali Koodali Thalassery
19Kottayam Malabar Kottayam Thalassery
20Kottiyoor Kottiyoor Koothuparamba (45 km)
21Manantheri Chittariparamba Thalassery
22Manathana Peravoor Mattannur (30 km)
23Mangattidam Mangattidom Thalassery
24Mokeri Mokeri Thalassery
25Muzhakkunnu Muzhakkunnu Mattannur (20 km)
26New Mahe N/A Thalassery
27Paduvilayi Vengad Thalassery
28Panniyannur Panniyannur Thalassery
29Panoor N/A Thalassery
30Pathiriyad Vengad Thalassery
31Pattannur Koodali Kannur (25 km)
32Pattiom Pattiam Thalassery
33Payam Payam Mattannur (10 km)
34Peringathur N/A Thalassery
35Pinarayi Pinarayi Thalassery
36Puthoor Kunnathuparamba Koothuparamba (14 km)
37Sivapuram Malur Mattannur (7 km)
38Thillenkeri Thillankeri Mattannur (14 km)
39Tholambra Malur Koothuparamba (16 km)
40Thrippangottur Trippangottur Thalassery (20 km)
41Vekkalam Kolayad Koothuparamba (25 km)
42Vellarvelly Peravoor Koothuparamba (33 km)
43Vilamana 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.