Vatakara Taluka - Kozhikode, Kerala
Vatakara 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. Vatakara is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Nadapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 576 km², including 317.50 km² rural area and 258.07 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1133 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vatakara Taluka
Vatakara Taluka has a total of 28 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 | Ayancheri (Ct) | Rural | Ayancheri |
| 2 | Azhiyur (Ct) | Rural | Azhiyur |
| 3 | Chekkiad (Ct) | Rural | Chekkiad |
| 4 | Chorode (Ct) | Rural | Chorode |
| 5 | Edacheri (Ct) | Rural | Edacheri |
| 6 | Eramala (Ct) | Rural | Eramala |
| 7 | Kavilumpara | Rural | Kavilumpara |
| 8 | Kayakkodi | Rural | Kayakkodi |
| 9 | Kottappally (Ct) | Rural | Thiruvallur |
| 10 | Kunnummal (Ct) | Rural | Kunnumal |
| 11 | Kuttiadi | Rural | Kuttiadi |
| 12 | Maniyur (Ct) | Rural | Maniyur |
| 13 | Maruthonkara | Rural | Maruthomkara |
| 14 | Nadakkuthazha | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Nadapuram (Ct) | Rural | Nadapuram |
| 16 | Narippatta | Rural | Naripetta |
| 17 | Onchiam | Rural | Onchiyam |
| 18 | Palayad (Ct) | Rural | Maniyur |
| 19 | Purameri | Rural | Purameri |
| 20 | Thinoor | Rural | Naripetta |
| 21 | Thiruvallur | Rural | Thiruvallur |
| 22 | Thuneri (Ct) | Rural | Thuneri |
| 23 | Valayam (Ct) | Rural | Valayam |
| 24 | Vanimel | Rural | Vanimel |
| 25 | Vatakara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Velom | Rural | Velom |
| 27 | Vilangad | Rural | Vanimel |
| 28 | Villiappally (Ct) | Rural | Villiyappally |
Population of Vatakara Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Vatakara Taluka has a total population of 6,87,265 people, consisting of 3,22,063 males and 3,65,202 females. There are 1,52,553 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,194 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,87,265 | 2,40,044 | 4,47,221 |
| Male Population | 3,22,063 | 1,13,796 | 2,08,267 |
| Female Population | 3,65,202 | 1,26,248 | 2,38,954 |
| Total Households | 1,52,553 | 54,975 | 97,578 |
| Population Density | 1,194 / km² | 756 / km² | 1,733 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 5,70,648 literate people and 77,629 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,493 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,487 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) | 77,629 | 27,093 | 50,536 |
| Literate Population | 5,70,648 | 1,98,097 | 3,72,551 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,16,617 | 41,947 | 74,670 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,493 | 5,433 | 10,060 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,487 | 2,169 | 1,318 |
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.