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, the sub-district code of Kozhikode Block (CD) is 05640. The total area of Kozhikode Taluka is 1,032 km², which includes 603.33 km² of rural area and 428.75 km² of urban area. Kozhikode has a sex ratio of approximately 1074 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beypore | N/A | Kozhikode |
| 2 | Chathamangalam | Chathamangalam | Kozhikode (17 km) |
| 3 | Chelannur | Chelannur | Kozhikode |
| 4 | Cheruvannur | Cheruvannur | Kozhikode |
| 5 | Elathur | N/A | Kozhikode |
| 6 | Engapuzha | Puthuppady | Kozhikode (35 km) |
| 7 | Feroke | N/A | Kozhikode |
| 8 | Kadalundi | Kadalundi | Kozhikode |
| 9 | Kakkad | Karasseri | Kozhikode (30 km) |
| 10 | Kakkodi | Kakkodi | Kozhikode |
| 11 | Kakkur | Kakkur | Kozhikode (18 km) |
| 12 | Karuvanthuruthy | N/A | Kozhikode |
| 13 | Kedavur | Kattippara | Kozhikode (32 km) |
| 14 | Kizhakkoth | Kizhakkoth | Kozhikode (23 km) |
| 15 | Kodencheri | Kodencheri | Kozhikode (43 km) |
| 16 | Kodiyathur | Kodiyathur | Kozhikode (34 km) |
| 17 | Koduvally | N/A | Kozhikode |
| 18 | Koodaranji | Koodaranji | Kozhikode (35 km) |
| 19 | Koodathayi | Kodencheri | Kozhikode (35 km) |
| 20 | Kumaranallur | Karasseri | Kozhikode (30 km) |
| 21 | Kunnamangalam | Kunnamangalam | Kozhikode |
| 22 | Kuruvattur | Kuruvattur | Kozhikode |
| 23 | Kuttikkattoor | Kunnamangalam | Kozhikode |
| 24 | Madavoor | Madavoor | Kozhikode (20 km) |
| 25 | Mavoor | Mavoor | Kozhikode |
| 26 | Nanmanda | Nanmanda | Kozhikode |
| 27 | Narikkuni | Narikunni | Kozhikode (20 km) |
| 28 | Neeleswaram | Omassery | Kozhikode (28 km) |
| 29 | Nellipoyil | Kodencheri | Kozhikode (55 km) |
| 30 | Olavanna | Olavanna | Kozhikode |
| 31 | Pantheeramkavu | Olavanna | Kozhikode |
| 32 | Perumanna | Perumanna | Kozhikode |
| 33 | Peruvayal | Peruvayal | Kozhikode |
| 34 | Poolacode | Chathamangalam | Kozhikode |
| 35 | Puthiyangadi | N/A | Kozhikode |
| 36 | Puthuppadi | Puthuppady | Kozhikode (41 km) |
| 37 | Puthur | Omassery | Kozhikode (23 km) |
| 38 | Ramanattukara | N/A | Kozhikode |
| 39 | Raroth | Kattippara | Kozhikode (25 km) |
| 40 | Thalakkulathur | Thalakulathur | Kozhikode |
| 41 | Thazhecode | N/A | Kozhikode |
| 42 | Thiruvambadi | Thiruvambadi | Kozhikode (34 km) |
| 43 | Vavad | N/A | Kozhikode (26 km) |
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 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 | 16,70,860 | 4,34,951 | 12,35,909 |
| Male Population | 8,05,531 | 2,10,170 | 5,95,361 |
| Female Population | 8,65,329 | 2,24,781 | 6,40,548 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,84,017 | 52,630 | 1,31,387 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 93,791 | 26,829 | 66,962 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 90,226 | 25,801 | 64,425 |
| Literate Population | 14,26,872 | 3,64,324 | 10,62,548 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,95,261 | 1,78,460 | 5,16,801 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,31,611 | 1,85,864 | 5,45,747 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,43,988 | 70,627 | 1,73,361 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,10,270 | 31,710 | 78,560 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,33,718 | 38,917 | 94,801 |
| Total Households | 3,72,274 | 99,820 | 2,72,454 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kozhikode Taluka is around 16,70,860 people. This includes 8,05,531 males and 8,65,329 females. Rural population is about 4,34,951 (2,10,170 males and 2,24,781 females), while urban population is nearly 12,35,909 (5,95,361 males and 6,40,548 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,84,017 of the population, with 93,791 boys and 90,226 girls. Rural areas have 52,630 children, and urban areas have about 1,31,387 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 14,26,872 literate people in Kozhikode Taluka, including 6,95,261 literate males and 7,31,611 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,64,324 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,62,548 people.
- About 2,43,988 people in Kozhikode Taluka are not literate, including 1,10,270 males and 1,33,718 females. Rural areas include 70,627 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,73,361 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 3,72,274 households, with 99,820 in villages and 2,72,454 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kozhikode 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 | 1,15,702 | 39,002 | 76,700 |
| SC Male Population | 56,264 | 19,049 | 37,215 |
| SC Female Population | 59,438 | 19,953 | 39,485 |
| Total ST Population | 8,392 | 4,770 | 3,622 |
| ST Male Population | 4,086 | 2,315 | 1,771 |
| ST Female Population | 4,306 | 2,455 | 1,851 |
| Population Density | 1,619 / km² | 721 / km² | 2,883 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kozhikode Taluka is approximately 1,15,702 people, including 56,264 males and 59,438 females. Around 39,002 people live in rural parts. Nearly 76,700 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kozhikode Taluka is about 8,392 people, including 4,086 males and 4,306 females. Around 4,770 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,622 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,619 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 721 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,883 people per sq. km.