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. There are about 26 villages in vadakara taluka, which you can browse from vadakara taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Vadakara Taluka
| # | 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
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,40,044 | 4,47,221 | 6,87,265 |
| Male Population | 1,13,796 | 2,08,267 | 3,22,063 |
| Female Population | 1,26,248 | 2,38,954 | 3,65,202 |
| Population Density | 756 / km² | 1,733 / km² | 1,194 / km² |
Households in Vadakara Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 54,975 |
| Urban Households | 97,578 |
| Total Households | 1,52,553 |