Quilandy

Quilandy 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 Quilandy Block (CD) is 05639. Total area of quilandy taluka is 731 km² including 473.78 km² rural area and 257.33 km² urban area. Quilandy taluka has a population of 7,28,168 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,89,442 while rural population is 3,38,726. Quilandy has a sex ratio of approximately 1120 females for every 1,000 males. Quilandy taluka has a population density of 996 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,72,883 houses in the sub-district, including 91,975 urban houses and 80,908 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 84.86% population of quilandy taluka is literate, out of which 86.71% males and 83.21% females are literate.

List of Villages in Quilandy Taluka

Quilandy Taluka has a total of 34 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 Quilandy Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Quilandy Taluka

The population profile of Quilandy 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 Quilandy'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 Quilandy 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.