Kasaragod
Kasaragod is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Kasaragod district is 1,989 km², which includes 1,698.63 km² of rural area and 290.37 km² of urban area. There are about 93 villages in Kasaragod district.
For administrative convenience, Kasaragod district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
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
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Hosdurg is the largest taluka in kasaragod district, covering an area of 988.91 km², while Kasaragod is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 972.59 km². Kasaragod is the most populous, whereas Hosdurg is the least populous taluka in kasaragod district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Hosdurg | Kasaragod |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kasaragod | Kasaragod |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kasaragod district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kasaragod district is 13,07,375, including 6,28,613 males and 6,78,762 females. In rural areas, it is 7,98,328, including 3,87,716 males and 4,10,612 females. In urban areas, it is 5,09,047, including 2,40,897 males and 2,68,150 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kasaragod district is 1,55,807, including 79,460 boys and 76,347 girls. In rural areas, it is 91,832, including 46,719 boys and 45,113 girls. In urban areas, it is 63,975, including 32,741 boys and 31,234 girls.
- Literate population in Kasaragod district is around 10,37,492, including 5,16,476 males and 5,21,016 females. In rural areas, it is 6,28,032, including 3,17,690 males and 3,10,342 females. In urban areas, it is 4,09,460, including 1,98,786 males and 2,10,674 females.
- Illiterate population in Kasaragod district is about 2,69,883, including 1,12,137 males and 1,57,746 females. In rural areas, it is 1,70,296, including 70,026 males and 1,00,270 females. In urban areas, it is 99,587, including 42,111 males and 57,476 females.
- There are about 2,73,410 households in Kasaragod district, including 1,69,240 in rural areas and 1,04,170 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kasaragod district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kasaragod district is approximately 53,283, including 26,385 males and 26,898 females. In rural areas, it is 34,522, including 17,207 males and 17,315 females. In urban areas, it is 18,761, including 9,178 males and 9,583 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kasaragod district is about 48,857, including 23,950 males and 24,907 females. In rural areas, it is 46,094, including 22,674 males and 23,420 females. In urban areas, it is 2,763, including 1,276 males and 1,487 females.
- Overall population density of Kasaragod district is around 657 people per km². Rural areas have about 470 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,753 people per km².