Vadakara

Vadakara 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 Vadakara Block (CD) is 05638. Total area of vadakara taluka is 576 km² including 317.50 km² rural area and 258.07 km² urban area. Vadakara taluka has a population of 6,87,265 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,47,221 while rural population is 2,40,044. Vadakara has a sex ratio of approximately 1133 females for every 1,000 males. Vadakara taluka has a population density of 1194 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,52,553 houses in the sub-district, including 97,578 urban houses and 54,975 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 83.03% population of vadakara taluka is literate, out of which 85.06% males and 81.24% females are literate.

List of Villages in Vadakara Taluka

Vadakara Taluka has a total of 26 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 Vadakara Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ayancheri Ayancheri Vadakara
2Azhiyur Azhiyur Vadakara
3Chekkiad Chekkiad Vadakara
4Chorode Chorode Vadakara
5Edacheri Edacheri Vadakara
6Eramala Eramala Vadakara
7Kavilumpara Kavilumpara Vadakara (33 km)
8Kayakkodi Kayakkodi Vadakara (26 km)
9Kottappally Thiruvallur Vadakara
10Kunnummal Kunnumal Vadakara
11Kuttiadi Kuttiadi Vadakara (23 km)
12Maniyur Maniyur Vadakara
13Maruthonkara Maruthomkara Vadakara (29 km)
14Nadapuram Nadapuram Vadakara
15Narippatta Naripetta Vadakara (23 km)
16Onchiam Onchiyam Vadakara (6 km)
17Palayad Maniyur Vadakara
18Purameri Purameri Vadakara (13 km)
19Thinoor Naripetta Vadakara (32 km)
20Thiruvallur Thiruvallur Vadakara (12 km)
21Thuneri Thuneri Vadakara
22Valayam Valayam Vadakara
23Vanimel Vanimel Vadakara (23 km)
24Velom Velom Kozhikode (32 km)
25Vilangad Vanimel Vadakara (30 km)
26Villiappally Villiyappally Vadakara

Population of Vadakara Taluka

The population profile of Vadakara 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 Vadakara's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars 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
Child Population (Age 0–6) 77,629 27,093 50,536
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 39,161 13,657 25,504
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 38,468 13,436 25,032
Literate Population 5,70,648 1,98,097 3,72,551
Literate Male Population 2,73,948 96,783 1,77,165
Literate Female Population 2,96,700 1,01,314 1,95,386
Illiterate Population 1,16,617 41,947 74,670
Illiterate Male Population 48,115 17,013 31,102
Illiterate Female Population 68,502 24,934 43,568
Total Households 1,52,553 54,975 97,578

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Vadakara 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 15,493 5,433 10,060
SC Male Population 7,593 2,681 4,912
SC Female Population 7,900 2,752 5,148
Total ST Population 3,487 2,169 1,318
ST Male Population 1,694 1,087 607
ST Female Population 1,793 1,082 711
Population Density 1,194 / km² 756 / km² 1,733 / km²