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, the sub-district code of Vadakara Block (CD) is 05638. The total area of Vadakara Taluka is 576 km², which includes 317.50 km² of rural area and 258.07 km² of urban area. Vadakara has a sex ratio of approximately 1133 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayancheri | Ayancheri | Vadakara |
| 2 | Azhiyur | Azhiyur | Vadakara |
| 3 | Chekkiad | Chekkiad | Vadakara |
| 4 | Chorode | Chorode | Vadakara |
| 5 | Edacheri | Edacheri | Vadakara |
| 6 | Eramala | Eramala | Vadakara |
| 7 | Kavilumpara | Kavilumpara | Vadakara (33 km) |
| 8 | Kayakkodi | Kayakkodi | Vadakara (26 km) |
| 9 | Kottappally | Thiruvallur | Vadakara |
| 10 | Kunnummal | Kunnumal | Vadakara |
| 11 | Kuttiadi | Kuttiadi | Vadakara (23 km) |
| 12 | Maniyur | Maniyur | Vadakara |
| 13 | Maruthonkara | Maruthomkara | Vadakara (29 km) |
| 14 | Nadapuram | Nadapuram | Vadakara |
| 15 | Narippatta | Naripetta | Vadakara (23 km) |
| 16 | Onchiam | Onchiyam | Vadakara (6 km) |
| 17 | Palayad | Maniyur | Vadakara |
| 18 | Purameri | Purameri | Vadakara (13 km) |
| 19 | Thinoor | Naripetta | Vadakara (32 km) |
| 20 | Thiruvallur | Thiruvallur | Vadakara (12 km) |
| 21 | Thuneri | Thuneri | Vadakara |
| 22 | Valayam | Valayam | Vadakara |
| 23 | Vanimel | Vanimel | Vadakara (23 km) |
| 24 | Velom | Velom | Kozhikode (32 km) |
| 25 | Vilangad | Vanimel | Vadakara (30 km) |
| 26 | Villiappally | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vadakara Taluka is around 6,87,265 people. This includes 3,22,063 males and 3,65,202 females. Rural population is about 2,40,044 (1,13,796 males and 1,26,248 females), while urban population is nearly 4,47,221 (2,08,267 males and 2,38,954 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 77,629 of the population, with 39,161 boys and 38,468 girls. Rural areas have 27,093 children, and urban areas have about 50,536 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,70,648 literate people in Vadakara Taluka, including 2,73,948 literate males and 2,96,700 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,98,097 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,72,551 people.
- About 1,16,617 people in Vadakara Taluka are not literate, including 48,115 males and 68,502 females. Rural areas include 41,947 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 74,670 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,52,553 households, with 54,975 in villages and 97,578 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vadakara 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vadakara Taluka is approximately 15,493 people, including 7,593 males and 7,900 females. Around 5,433 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,060 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vadakara Taluka is about 3,487 people, including 1,694 males and 1,793 females. Around 2,169 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,318 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,194 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 756 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,733 people per sq. km.