Kasaragod

Kasaragod 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 information the sub-district code of Kasaragod Block (CD) is 05630. Total area of kasaragod taluka is 973 km² including 845.66 km² rural area and 126.93 km² urban area. Kasaragod taluka has a population of 6,81,734 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,34,891 while rural population is 4,46,843. Kasaragod has a sex ratio of approximately 1048 females for every 1,000 males. Kasaragod taluka has a population density of 701 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,32,057 houses in the sub-district, including 45,058 urban houses and 86,999 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.27% population of kasaragod taluka is literate, out of which 81.41% males and 75.27% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kasaragod Taluka

Kasaragod Taluka has a total of 79 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 Kasaragod Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kasaragod Taluka

The population profile of Kasaragod 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 Kasaragod'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 Kasaragod 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.