Nilambur Taluka - Malappuram, Kerala
Nilambur is an administrative taluka in the Malappuram district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Nilambur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,343 km², including 1,312.50 km² rural area and 30.79 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1095 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nilambur Taluka
Nilambur Taluka has a total of 21 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akampadam | Rural | Chaliyar |
| 2 | Amarambalam | Rural | Amarambalam |
| 3 | Chokkad | Rural | Chokkad |
| 4 | Chungathara | Rural | Chungathara |
| 5 | Edakkara | Both | Edakkara |
| 6 | Kalikavu | Both | Kalikavu |
| 7 | Karulai | Both | Karulai |
| 8 | Karuvarakundu | Rural | Karuvarakundu |
| 9 | Kerala Estate | Both | Karuvarakundu |
| 10 | Kurumbilangode | Both | Pothukkal |
| 11 | Mambad | Rural | Mambad |
| 12 | Moothedam | Rural | Moothadem |
| 13 | Nilambur (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Porur | Rural | Porur |
| 15 | Pothukallu | Rural | Pothukkal |
| 16 | Pullipadam | Rural | Mambad |
| 17 | Thiruvali | Rural | Thiruvali |
| 18 | Thuvvur | Rural | Thuvvur |
| 19 | Vazhikkadavu | Rural | Vazhikkadavu |
| 20 | Vellayur | Both | Kalikavu |
| 21 | Wandoor | Rural | Wandoor |
Population of Nilambur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Nilambur Taluka has a total population of 5,74,059 people, consisting of 2,73,909 males and 3,00,150 females. There are 1,20,552 households in the taluka with an average population density of 427 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,74,059 | 5,27,693 | 46,366 |
| Male Population | 2,73,909 | 2,51,647 | 22,262 |
| Female Population | 3,00,150 | 2,76,046 | 24,104 |
| Total Households | 1,20,552 | 1,10,329 | 10,223 |
| Population Density | 427 / km² | 402 / km² | 1,506 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 4,59,205 literate people and 76,679 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 55,217 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 13,638 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 76,679 | 71,144 | 5,535 |
| Literate Population | 4,59,205 | 4,20,463 | 38,742 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,14,854 | 1,07,230 | 7,624 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 55,217 | 51,747 | 3,470 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 13,638 | 12,693 | 945 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.