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, the sub-district code of Quilandy Block (CD) is 05639. The total area of Quilandy Taluka is 731 km², which includes 473.78 km² of rural area and 257.33 km² of urban area. Quilandy has a sex ratio of approximately 1120 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arikkulam | Arikulam | Quilandy (9 km) |
| 2 | Atholi | Atholi | Quilandy |
| 3 | Avitanallur | Kottur | Quilandy (20 km) |
| 4 | Balusseri | Balusseri | Quilandy |
| 5 | Chakkittapara | Chakittapara | Quilandy (28 km) |
| 6 | Changaroth | Changaroth | Quilandy (35 km) |
| 7 | Chemancheri | Chemanachery | Quilandy |
| 8 | Chempanoda | Chakittapara | Quilandy (40 km) |
| 9 | Chengottukavu | Chengottukavu | Quilandy (4 km) |
| 10 | Cheruvannur | Cheruvannur | Vadakara (6 km) |
| 11 | Eravattur | Perambra | Quilandy |
| 12 | Iringal | N/A | Quilandy |
| 13 | Kanthalad | Koorachundu | Quilandy (30 km) |
| 14 | Kayanna | Kayanna | Quilandy (22 km) |
| 15 | Keezhariyur | Keezhariyur | Quilandy |
| 16 | Kinalur | Panangad | Quilandy (20 km) |
| 17 | Koorachundu | Balusseri | Quilandy (30 km) |
| 18 | Koothali | Koothali | Quilandy |
| 19 | Kottur | Kottur | Quilandy (18 km) |
| 20 | Kozhukkallur | Meppayur | Quilandy |
| 21 | Menhaniam | Perambra | Quilandy |
| 22 | Meppayyur | Meppayur | Quilandy |
| 23 | Moodadi | Moodadi | Quilandy (8 km) |
| 24 | Naduvannur | Naduvannur | Quilandy |
| 25 | Nochad | Nochad | Quilandy (20 km) |
| 26 | Palery | Changaroth | Quilandy (30 km) |
| 27 | Panangad | Panangad | Quilandy |
| 28 | Payyoli | N/A | Quilandy (12 km) |
| 29 | Perambra | Chakittapara | Quilandy (30 km) |
| 30 | Sivapuram | Unnikulum | Quilandy (19 km) |
| 31 | Thikkody | Thikkodi | Quilandy |
| 32 | Thurayur | Thurayur | Quilandy |
| 33 | Ulliyeri | Uliyeri | Quilandy |
| 34 | Unnikulam | Unnikulum | Quilandy (22 km) |
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 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 | 7,28,168 | 3,38,726 | 3,89,442 |
| Male Population | 3,43,348 | 1,60,818 | 1,82,530 |
| Female Population | 3,84,820 | 1,77,908 | 2,06,912 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 73,999 | 34,879 | 39,120 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,477 | 17,768 | 19,709 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,522 | 17,111 | 19,411 |
| Literate Population | 6,17,923 | 2,86,957 | 3,30,966 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,97,730 | 1,39,153 | 1,58,577 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,20,193 | 1,47,804 | 1,72,389 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,10,245 | 51,769 | 58,476 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 45,618 | 21,665 | 23,953 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 64,627 | 30,104 | 34,523 |
| Total Households | 1,72,883 | 80,908 | 91,975 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Quilandy Taluka is around 7,28,168 people. This includes 3,43,348 males and 3,84,820 females. Rural population is about 3,38,726 (1,60,818 males and 1,77,908 females), while urban population is nearly 3,89,442 (1,82,530 males and 2,06,912 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 73,999 of the population, with 37,477 boys and 36,522 girls. Rural areas have 34,879 children, and urban areas have about 39,120 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 6,17,923 literate people in Quilandy Taluka, including 2,97,730 literate males and 3,20,193 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,86,957 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,30,966 people.
- About 1,10,245 people in Quilandy Taluka are not literate, including 45,618 males and 64,627 females. Rural areas include 51,769 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 58,476 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,72,883 households, with 80,908 in villages and 91,975 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Quilandy 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 | 67,996 | 31,055 | 36,941 |
| SC Male Population | 33,422 | 15,287 | 18,135 |
| SC Female Population | 34,574 | 15,768 | 18,806 |
| Total ST Population | 3,349 | 2,616 | 733 |
| ST Male Population | 1,649 | 1,298 | 351 |
| ST Female Population | 1,700 | 1,318 | 382 |
| Population Density | 996 / km² | 715 / km² | 1,513 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Quilandy Taluka is approximately 67,996 people, including 33,422 males and 34,574 females. Around 31,055 people live in rural parts. Nearly 36,941 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Quilandy Taluka is about 3,349 people, including 1,649 males and 1,700 females. Around 2,616 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 733 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 996 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 715 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,513 people per sq. km.