Koyilandi Taluka - Kozhikode, Kerala
Koyilandi 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. Koyilandi is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Quilandi, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 731 km², including 473.78 km² rural area and 257.33 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1120 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Koyilandi Taluka
Koyilandi Taluka has a total of 31 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 | Arikkulam (Part) | Rural | Arikulam |
| 2 | Atholi (Ct) | Rural | Atholi |
| 3 | Avitanallur | Rural | Kottur |
| 4 | Balusseri (Ct) | Rural | Balusseri |
| 5 | Chakkittapara | Rural | Chakittapara |
| 6 | Changaroth | Rural | Changaroth |
| 7 | Chemancheri (Ct) | Rural | Chemanachery |
| 8 | Chempanoda | Rural | Chakittapara |
| 9 | Chengottukavu | Rural | Chengottukavu |
| 10 | Cheruvannur | Rural | Cheruvannur |
| 11 | Eravattur (Ct) | Rural | Perambra |
| 12 | Iringal (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Kayanna | Rural | Kayanna |
| 14 | Keezhariyur (Ct) | Rural | Keezhariyur |
| 15 | Koorachundu | Rural | Koorachundu |
| 16 | Koothali (Ct) | Rural | Koothali |
| 17 | Kottur | Rural | Kottur |
| 18 | Kozhukkallur (Ct) | Rural | Meppayur |
| 19 | Menhaniam (Ct) | Rural | Perambra |
| 20 | Meppayyur (Ct) | Rural | Meppayur |
| 21 | Moodadi | Rural | Moodadi |
| 22 | Naduvannur (Ct) | Rural | Naduvannur |
| 23 | Nochad | Rural | Nochad |
| 24 | Palery | Rural | Changaroth |
| 25 | Panthalayani | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Payyoli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Perambra | Rural | Koothali |
| 28 | Thikkody (Ct) | Rural | Thikkodi |
| 29 | Thurayur (Ct) | Rural | Thurayur |
| 30 | Ulliyeri (Ct) | Rural | Uliyeri |
| 31 | Viyyur | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Koyilandi Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Koyilandi Taluka has a total population of 7,28,168 people, consisting of 3,43,348 males and 3,84,820 females. There are 1,72,883 households in the taluka with an average population density of 996 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,72,883 | 80,908 | 91,975 |
| Population Density | 996 / km² | 715 / km² | 1,513 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 6,17,923 literate people and 73,999 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 67,996 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,349 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) | 73,999 | 34,879 | 39,120 |
| Literate Population | 6,17,923 | 2,86,957 | 3,30,966 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,10,245 | 51,769 | 58,476 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 67,996 | 31,055 | 36,941 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,349 | 2,616 | 733 |
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.