Kozhikode

Kozhikode is a Town and Taluka in Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode Block (CD) is 05640. Total area of kozhikode taluka is 1,032 km² including 603.33 km² rural area and 428.75 km² urban area. Kozhikode taluka has a population of 16,70,860 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,35,909 while rural population is 4,34,951. Kozhikode has a sex ratio of approximately 1074 females for every 1,000 males. Kozhikode taluka has a population density of 1619 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,72,274 houses in the sub-district, including 2,72,454 urban houses and 99,820 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 85.40% population of kozhikode taluka is literate, out of which 86.31% males and 84.55% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kozhikode Taluka

Kozhikode Taluka has a total of 43 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 Kozhikode Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kozhikode Taluka

The population profile of Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode'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 Kozhikode 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.