Hosdurg
Hosdurg is a Town and Taluka in Kasaragod 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 Hosdurg Block (CD) is 05631. The total area of Hosdurg Taluka is 989 km², which includes 825.47 km² of rural area and 163.44 km² of urban area. Hosdurg has a sex ratio of approximately 1114 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hosdurg Taluka
Hosdurg Taluka has a total of 41 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 Hosdurg Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajanur | Ajanoor | Hosdurg |
| 2 | Ambalathara | Madikkai | Kanhangad (8 km) |
| 3 | Balal | Balal | Kanhangad (40 km) |
| 4 | Bare | Udma | Hosdurg |
| 5 | Bellur | Kodombellur | Kanhangad (15 km) |
| 6 | Bheemanady | West Eleri | Kanhangad (35 km) |
| 7 | Cheemeni | Kayyur Cheemeni | Payyannur (20 km) |
| 8 | Cheemeni Ii | Kayyur Cheemeni | Kanhangad (28 km) |
| 9 | Cheruvathur | Cheruvathur | Hosdurg |
| 10 | Chithari | Ajanoor | Kanhangad (17 km) |
| 11 | Chittarikkal | East Eleri | Kanhangad (40 km) |
| 12 | Kallar | Kallar | Kanhangad (27 km) |
| 13 | Karindalam | Kinanoor Karindalam | Kanhangad (28 km) |
| 14 | Kayyur | Kayyur Cheemeni | Kanhangad (28 km) |
| 15 | Keekan | Pallikkara | Hosdurg |
| 16 | Kilayikode | Kayyur Cheemeni | Kanhangad (28 km) |
| 17 | Kinanoor | Kinanoor Karindalam | Kanhangad (18 km) |
| 18 | Kodakkad | Pilicode | Payyannur (15 km) |
| 19 | Kodom | Kodombellur | Kanhangad (15 km) |
| 20 | Madikai | Madikkai | Kanhangad (6 km) |
| 21 | Maloth | Balal | Kanhangad (52 km) |
| 22 | Maniyat | Pilicode | Hosdurg |
| 23 | Nileshwar | N/A | Hosdurg |
| 24 | North Thrikkaripur | Thrikkaripur | Hosdurg |
| 25 | Padne | Padne | Payyannur (13 km) |
| 26 | Palavayal | East Eleri | Kanhangad (50 km) |
| 27 | Pallikkara | Pallikkara | Hosdurg |
| 28 | Pallikkara Ii | Udma | Kasaragod (9 km) |
| 29 | Panathady | Panathady | Kanhangad (47 km) |
| 30 | Panayal | Pallikkara | Kanhangad (18 km) |
| 31 | Parappa | Kinanoor Karindalam | Kanhangad (30 km) |
| 32 | Periya | Pullurperiya | Kanhangad (15 km) |
| 33 | Perole | N/A | Hosdurg |
| 34 | Pilicode | Pilicode | Hosdurg |
| 35 | Pullur | Pullurperiya | Kanhangad (10 km) |
| 36 | South Thrikkaripur | Valiyaparamba | Hosdurg |
| 37 | Thayanur | Kodombellur | Kanhangad (20 km) |
| 38 | Thimiri | Kayyur Cheemeni | Kanhangad (28 km) |
| 39 | Udinoor | Valiyaparamba | Payyannur (12 km) |
| 40 | Udma | Udma | Hosdurg |
| 41 | West Eleri | West Eleri | Kanhangad (42 km) |
Population of Hosdurg Taluka
The population profile of Hosdurg 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 Hosdurg 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 | 6,25,641 | 3,51,485 | 2,74,156 |
| Male Population | 2,95,859 | 1,68,681 | 1,27,178 |
| Female Population | 3,29,782 | 1,82,804 | 1,46,978 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 70,591 | 37,827 | 32,764 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,960 | 19,337 | 16,623 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 34,631 | 18,490 | 16,141 |
| Literate Population | 5,03,923 | 2,82,148 | 2,21,775 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,45,589 | 1,39,920 | 1,05,669 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,58,334 | 1,42,228 | 1,16,106 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,21,718 | 69,337 | 52,381 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 50,270 | 28,761 | 21,509 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 71,448 | 40,576 | 30,872 |
| Total Households | 1,41,353 | 82,241 | 59,112 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Hosdurg Taluka is around 6,25,641 people. This includes 2,95,859 males and 3,29,782 females. Rural population is about 3,51,485 (1,68,681 males and 1,82,804 females), while urban population is nearly 2,74,156 (1,27,178 males and 1,46,978 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 70,591 of the population, with 35,960 boys and 34,631 girls. Rural areas have 37,827 children, and urban areas have about 32,764 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,03,923 literate people in Hosdurg Taluka, including 2,45,589 literate males and 2,58,334 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,82,148 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,21,775 people.
- About 1,21,718 people in Hosdurg Taluka are not literate, including 50,270 males and 71,448 females. Rural areas include 69,337 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 52,381 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,41,353 households, with 82,241 in villages and 59,112 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hosdurg 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 | 16,672 | 6,955 | 9,717 |
| SC Male Population | 8,175 | 3,447 | 4,728 |
| SC Female Population | 8,497 | 3,508 | 4,989 |
| Total ST Population | 36,173 | 34,746 | 1,427 |
| ST Male Population | 17,716 | 17,001 | 715 |
| ST Female Population | 18,457 | 17,745 | 712 |
| Population Density | 633 / km² | 426 / km² | 1,677 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hosdurg Taluka is approximately 16,672 people, including 8,175 males and 8,497 females. Around 6,955 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,717 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hosdurg Taluka is about 36,173 people, including 17,716 males and 18,457 females. Around 34,746 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,427 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 633 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 426 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,677 people per sq. km.