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 information the sub-district code of Thalassery Block (CD) is 05634. Total area of thalassery taluka is 1,206 km² including 830.95 km² rural area and 375.11 km² urban area. Thalassery taluka has a population of 9,73,131 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,17,865 while rural population is 3,55,266. Thalassery has a sex ratio of approximately 1136 females for every 1,000 males. Thalassery taluka has a population density of 807 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,13,603 houses in the sub-district, including 1,32,999 urban houses and 80,604 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 85.17% population of thalassery taluka is literate, out of which 85.92% males and 84.52% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Thalassery 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.