Kozhikode Taluka - Kerala
Kozhikode is an administrative taluka in the Kozhikode district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kozhikode is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at West Hill, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,032 km², including 603.33 km² rural area and 428.75 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1074 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kozhikode Taluka
Kozhikode Taluka has a total of 39 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beypore (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chathamangalam | Both | Chathamangalam |
| 3 | Chelannur (Ct) | Rural | Chelannur |
| 4 | Chelavur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Cheruvannur (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Chevayur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Elathur (Og) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Feroke (Ct) | Both | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kadalundi (Og) | Rural | Kadalundi |
| 10 | Kakkad | Rural | Karasseri |
| 11 | Kakkodi (Ct) | Rural | Kakkodi |
| 12 | Kakkur | Rural | Kakkur |
| 13 | Karuvanthuruthy (Ct) | Both | Not applicable |
| 14 | Kasaba | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Katchery | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kodiyathur | Rural | Kodiyathur |
| 17 | Kottuli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Kumaranallur | Rural | Karasseri |
| 19 | Kunnamangalam (Ct) | Rural | Kunnamangalam |
| 20 | Kuruvattur (Ct) | Rural | Kuruvattur |
| 21 | Kuttikkattoor (Ct) | Both | Peruvayal |
| 22 | Madavoor | Rural | Madavoor |
| 23 | Mavoor (Ct) | Rural | Mavoor |
| 24 | Nagaram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Nanmanda (Ct) | Rural | Nanmanda |
| 26 | Neeleswaram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Nellikode | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Olavanna (Ct) | Rural | Olavanna |
| 29 | Panniankara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 30 | Pantheeramkavu (Ct) | Rural | Olavanna |
| 31 | Perumanna (Ct) | Rural | Perumanna |
| 32 | Peruvayal (Ct) | Rural | Peruvayal |
| 33 | Poolacode (Ct) | Rural | Chathamangalam |
| 34 | Puthiyangadi (Og) (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 35 | Ramanattukara (Ct) | Both | Not applicable |
| 36 | Thalakkulathur (Ct) | Rural | Thalakulathur |
| 37 | Thazhecode (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 38 | Valayanad | Urban | Not applicable |
| 39 | Vengeri | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Kozhikode Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kozhikode Taluka has a total population of 16,70,860 people, consisting of 8,05,531 males and 8,65,329 females. There are 3,72,274 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,619 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 3,72,274 | 99,820 | 2,72,454 |
| Population Density | 1,619 / km² | 721 / km² | 2,883 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 14,26,872 literate people and 1,84,017 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,15,702 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,392 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,84,017 | 52,630 | 1,31,387 |
| Literate Population | 14,26,872 | 3,64,324 | 10,62,548 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,43,988 | 70,627 | 1,73,361 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,15,702 | 39,002 | 76,700 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,392 | 4,770 | 3,622 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.