Kozhikode
Kozhikode is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Kozhikode district is 2,345 km², which includes 1,400.85 km² of rural area and 944.15 km² of urban area. There are about 51 villages in Kozhikode district.
For administrative convenience, Kozhikode 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 3 talukas in Kozhikode district. Here is the list of all Kozhikode Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Kozhikode District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kozhikode | 1,032 | 16,70,860 |
| 2 | Quilandy | 731 | 7,28,168 |
| 3 | Vadakara | 576 | 6,87,265 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kozhikode is the largest taluka in kozhikode district by both area and population. Vadakara is the smallest taluka in kozhikode district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kozhikode | Kozhikode |
| Smallest Tehsil | Vadakara | Vadakara |
Population of Kozhikode District
The population of Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode, 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 | 30,86,293 | 10,13,721 | 20,72,572 |
| Total Male Population | 14,70,942 | 4,84,784 | 9,86,158 |
| Total Female Population | 16,15,351 | 5,28,937 | 10,86,414 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,35,645 | 1,14,602 | 2,21,043 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,70,429 | 58,254 | 1,12,175 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,65,216 | 56,348 | 1,08,868 |
| Literate Population | 26,15,443 | 8,49,378 | 17,66,065 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,66,939 | 4,14,396 | 8,52,543 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,48,504 | 4,34,982 | 9,13,522 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,70,850 | 1,64,343 | 3,06,507 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,04,003 | 70,388 | 1,33,615 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,66,847 | 93,955 | 1,72,892 |
| Households | 6,97,710 | 2,35,703 | 4,62,007 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kozhikode district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kozhikode district is 30,86,293, including 14,70,942 males and 16,15,351 females. In rural areas, it is 10,13,721, including 4,84,784 males and 5,28,937 females. In urban areas, it is 20,72,572, including 9,86,158 males and 10,86,414 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kozhikode district is 3,35,645, including 1,70,429 boys and 1,65,216 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,14,602, including 58,254 boys and 56,348 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,21,043, including 1,12,175 boys and 1,08,868 girls.
- Literate population in Kozhikode district is around 26,15,443, including 12,66,939 males and 13,48,504 females. In rural areas, it is 8,49,378, including 4,14,396 males and 4,34,982 females. In urban areas, it is 17,66,065, including 8,52,543 males and 9,13,522 females.
- Illiterate population in Kozhikode district is about 4,70,850, including 2,04,003 males and 2,66,847 females. In rural areas, it is 1,64,343, including 70,388 males and 93,955 females. In urban areas, it is 3,06,507, including 1,33,615 males and 1,72,892 females.
- There are about 6,97,710 households in Kozhikode district, including 2,35,703 in rural areas and 4,62,007 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kozhikode. 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 | 1,99,191 | 75,490 | 1,23,701 |
| SC Male Population | 97,279 | 37,017 | 60,262 |
| SC Female Population | 1,01,912 | 38,473 | 63,439 |
| Total ST Population | 15,228 | 9,555 | 5,673 |
| ST Male Population | 7,429 | 4,700 | 2,729 |
| ST Female Population | 7,799 | 4,855 | 2,944 |
| Population Density | 1,316 / km² | 724 / km² | 2,195 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kozhikode district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kozhikode district is approximately 1,99,191, including 97,279 males and 1,01,912 females. In rural areas, it is 75,490, including 37,017 males and 38,473 females. In urban areas, it is 1,23,701, including 60,262 males and 63,439 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kozhikode district is about 15,228, including 7,429 males and 7,799 females. In rural areas, it is 9,555, including 4,700 males and 4,855 females. In urban areas, it is 5,673, including 2,729 males and 2,944 females.
- Overall population density of Kozhikode district is around 1,316 people per km². Rural areas have about 724 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,195 people per km².