Malappuram
Malappuram is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Malappuram district is 3,554 km², which includes 2,654.41 km² of rural area and 899.59 km² of urban area. There are about 83 villages in Malappuram district.
For administrative convenience, Malappuram district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 6 talukas in Malappuram district. Here is the list of all Malappuram Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Malappuram District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernad | 704 | 9,10,978 |
| 2 | Nilambur | 1,343 | 5,74,059 |
| 3 | Perinthalmanna | 506 | 6,06,396 |
| 4 | Ponnani | 200 | 3,79,798 |
| 5 | Tirur | 448 | 9,28,672 |
| 6 | Tirurangadi | 322 | 7,13,017 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Nilambur is the largest taluka in malappuram district by area, while Tirur is the largest by population. Ponnani is the smallest taluka in malappuram district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Nilambur | Tirur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Ponnani | Ponnani |
Population of Malappuram District
The population of Malappuram offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Malappuram, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,12,920 | 22,95,709 | 18,17,211 |
| Total Male Population | 19,60,328 | 10,95,308 | 8,65,020 |
| Total Female Population | 21,52,592 | 12,00,401 | 9,52,191 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,74,041 | 3,20,051 | 2,53,990 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,92,132 | 1,62,918 | 1,29,214 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,81,909 | 1,57,133 | 1,24,776 |
| Literate Population | 33,11,315 | 18,38,508 | 14,72,807 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,97,404 | 8,88,731 | 7,08,673 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,13,911 | 9,49,777 | 7,64,134 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,01,605 | 4,57,201 | 3,44,404 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,62,924 | 2,06,577 | 1,56,347 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,38,681 | 2,50,624 | 1,88,057 |
| Households | 7,93,999 | 4,48,037 | 3,45,962 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Malappuram district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Malappuram district is 41,12,920, including 19,60,328 males and 21,52,592 females. In rural areas, it is 22,95,709, including 10,95,308 males and 12,00,401 females. In urban areas, it is 18,17,211, including 8,65,020 males and 9,52,191 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Malappuram district is 5,74,041, including 2,92,132 boys and 2,81,909 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,20,051, including 1,62,918 boys and 1,57,133 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,53,990, including 1,29,214 boys and 1,24,776 girls.
- Literate population in Malappuram district is around 33,11,315, including 15,97,404 males and 17,13,911 females. In rural areas, it is 18,38,508, including 8,88,731 males and 9,49,777 females. In urban areas, it is 14,72,807, including 7,08,673 males and 7,64,134 females.
- Illiterate population in Malappuram district is about 8,01,605, including 3,62,924 males and 4,38,681 females. In rural areas, it is 4,57,201, including 2,06,577 males and 2,50,624 females. In urban areas, it is 3,44,404, including 1,56,347 males and 1,88,057 females.
- There are about 7,93,999 households in Malappuram district, including 4,48,037 in rural areas and 3,45,962 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Malappuram. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,08,266 | 1,92,270 | 1,15,996 |
| SC Male Population | 1,51,557 | 94,367 | 57,190 |
| SC Female Population | 1,56,709 | 97,903 | 58,806 |
| Total ST Population | 22,990 | 18,247 | 4,743 |
| ST Male Population | 11,272 | 8,927 | 2,345 |
| ST Female Population | 11,718 | 9,320 | 2,398 |
| Population Density | 1,157 / km² | 865 / km² | 2,020 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Malappuram district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Malappuram district is approximately 3,08,266, including 1,51,557 males and 1,56,709 females. In rural areas, it is 1,92,270, including 94,367 males and 97,903 females. In urban areas, it is 1,15,996, including 57,190 males and 58,806 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Malappuram district is about 22,990, including 11,272 males and 11,718 females. In rural areas, it is 18,247, including 8,927 males and 9,320 females. In urban areas, it is 4,743, including 2,345 males and 2,398 females.
- Overall population density of Malappuram district is around 1,157 people per km². Rural areas have about 865 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,020 people per km².