Ernad
Ernad is a Town and Taluka in Malappuram 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 Ernad Block (CD) is 05641. The total area of Ernad Taluka is 704 km², which includes 528.40 km² of rural area and 175.45 km² of urban area. Ernad has a sex ratio of approximately 1051 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ernad Taluka
Ernad Taluka has a total of 27 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 Ernad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anakkayam | Anakkayam | Ernad |
| 2 | Areekode | Areekode | Manjeri (16 km) |
| 3 | Cheekkode | Chekkode | Manjeri (22 km) |
| 4 | Chembrasseri | Pandikkad | Manjeri (18 km) |
| 5 | Cherukavu | Cherukavu | Ernad |
| 6 | Edavanna | Edavanna | Manjeri (11 km) |
| 7 | Elankur | Trikkalangode | Manjeri (12 km) |
| 8 | Karakunnu | Trikkalangode | Manjeri (7 km) |
| 9 | Kavanoor | Kavannur | Manjeri (7 km) |
| 10 | Kizhuparamba | Kizhuparamba | Ernad |
| 11 | Kondotty | N/A | Ernad |
| 12 | Kuzhimanna | Kuzhimanna | Manjeri (16 km) |
| 13 | Morayur | Morayur | Manjeri (15 km) |
| 14 | Muthuvallur | Chekkode | Manjeri (25 km) |
| 15 | Nediyiruppu | N/A | Manjeri (20 km) |
| 16 | Pandalur | Anakkayam | Manjeri (11 km) |
| 17 | Pandikkad | Pandikkad | Manjeri (13 km) |
| 18 | Perakamanna | Edavanna | Manjeri (16 km) |
| 19 | Pookkottur | Pookkottur | Manjeri (8 km) |
| 20 | Pulikkal | Pulikkal | Kozhikode (23 km) |
| 21 | Pulpatta | Pulpatta | Manjeri (8 km) |
| 22 | Trikkalangode | Trikkalangode | Manjeri (4 km) |
| 23 | Urangattiri | Urungattiri | Manjeri (19 km) |
| 24 | Vazhakkad | Vazhakkad | Kozhikode (25 km) |
| 25 | Vazhayur | Vazhayur | Ernad |
| 26 | Vettikkattiri | Pandikkad | Manjeri (12 km) |
| 27 | Vettilappara | Urungattiri | Manjeri (26 km) |
Population of Ernad Taluka
The population profile of Ernad 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 Ernad 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 | 9,10,978 | 5,94,599 | 3,16,379 |
| Male Population | 4,43,977 | 2,90,062 | 1,53,915 |
| Female Population | 4,67,001 | 3,04,537 | 1,62,464 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,30,000 | 86,095 | 43,905 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65,750 | 43,516 | 22,234 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64,250 | 42,579 | 21,671 |
| Literate Population | 7,38,941 | 4,77,844 | 2,61,097 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,65,111 | 2,36,998 | 1,28,113 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,73,830 | 2,40,846 | 1,32,984 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,72,037 | 1,16,755 | 55,282 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 78,866 | 53,064 | 25,802 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 93,171 | 63,691 | 29,480 |
| Total Households | 1,78,209 | 1,15,156 | 63,053 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ernad Taluka is around 9,10,978 people. This includes 4,43,977 males and 4,67,001 females. Rural population is about 5,94,599 (2,90,062 males and 3,04,537 females), while urban population is nearly 3,16,379 (1,53,915 males and 1,62,464 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,30,000 of the population, with 65,750 boys and 64,250 girls. Rural areas have 86,095 children, and urban areas have about 43,905 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,38,941 literate people in Ernad Taluka, including 3,65,111 literate males and 3,73,830 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,77,844 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,61,097 people.
- About 1,72,037 people in Ernad Taluka are not literate, including 78,866 males and 93,171 females. Rural areas include 1,16,755 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 55,282 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,78,209 households, with 1,15,156 in villages and 63,053 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ernad 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 | 85,012 | 59,362 | 25,650 |
| SC Male Population | 41,980 | 29,289 | 12,691 |
| SC Female Population | 43,032 | 30,073 | 12,959 |
| Total ST Population | 3,452 | 2,885 | 567 |
| ST Male Population | 1,722 | 1,447 | 275 |
| ST Female Population | 1,730 | 1,438 | 292 |
| Population Density | 1,294 / km² | 1,125 / km² | 1,803 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ernad Taluka is approximately 85,012 people, including 41,980 males and 43,032 females. Around 59,362 people live in rural parts. Nearly 25,650 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ernad Taluka is about 3,452 people, including 1,722 males and 1,730 females. Around 2,885 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 567 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,294 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,125 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,803 people per sq. km.