Kasaragod
Kasaragod is a district in the Kerala State of India. Total area of Kasaragod is 1,989 km² including 1,698.63 km² rural area and 290.37 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kasaragod has a population of 13,07,375 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,09,047 while rural population is 7,98,328. Kasaragod has a sex ratio of approximately 1079 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 657 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,73,410 houses in the district, including 1,04,170 urban houses and 1,69,240 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 93 villages in kasaragod district.
The Kasaragod district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Hosdurg is the largest taluka in kasaragod district covering area of 988.91 km² while Kasaragod is the smallest taluka in kasaragod district covering area of 972.59 km². Kasaragod is the most populous whereas Hosdurg is the least populous taluka in kasaragod district. There are 2 talukas in Kasaragod district. Here is the list of all Kasaragod Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Kasaragod District
Population of Kasaragod District
The population of Kasaragod offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kasaragod, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,07,375 | 7,98,328 | 5,09,047 |
| Total Male Population | 6,28,613 | 3,87,716 | 2,40,897 |
| Total Female Population | 6,78,762 | 4,10,612 | 2,68,150 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,55,807 | 91,832 | 63,975 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 79,460 | 46,719 | 32,741 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 76,347 | 45,113 | 31,234 |
| Literate Population | 10,37,492 | 6,28,032 | 4,09,460 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,16,476 | 3,17,690 | 1,98,786 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,21,016 | 3,10,342 | 2,10,674 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,69,883 | 1,70,296 | 99,587 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,12,137 | 70,026 | 42,111 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,57,746 | 1,00,270 | 57,476 |
| Households | 2,73,410 | 1,69,240 | 1,04,170 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kasaragod. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 53,283 | 34,522 | 18,761 |
| SC Male Population | 26,385 | 17,207 | 9,178 |
| SC Female Population | 26,898 | 17,315 | 9,583 |
| Total ST Population | 48,857 | 46,094 | 2,763 |
| ST Male Population | 23,950 | 22,674 | 1,276 |
| ST Female Population | 24,907 | 23,420 | 1,487 |
| Population Density | 657 / km² | 470 / km² | 1,753 / km² |