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.

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.

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.