Perinthalmanna
Perinthalmanna 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 Perinthalmanna Block (CD) is 05643. The total area of Perinthalmanna Taluka is 506 km², which includes 427.46 km² of rural area and 78.45 km² of urban area. Perinthalmanna has a sex ratio of approximately 1103 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Perinthalmanna Taluka
Perinthalmanna Taluka has a total of 22 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 Perinthalmanna Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliparamba | Aliparamba | Perinthalmanna (13 km) |
| 2 | Anamangad | Aliparamba | Perinthalmanna (7 km) |
| 3 | Angadippuram | Angadipuram | Perinthalmanna (3 km) |
| 4 | Arakkuparamba | Thazhekode | Perinthalmanna (17 km) |
| 5 | Edappatta | Edappatta | Perinthalmanna (19 km) |
| 6 | Elamkulam | Elamkulam | Perinthalmanna (10 km) |
| 7 | Kariavattom | Vettathur | Perinthalmanna (8 km) |
| 8 | Keezhattur | Keezhattur | Perinthalmanna (7 km) |
| 9 | Kodur | Kodur | Perinthalmanna |
| 10 | Koottilangadi | Koottilangadi | Perinthalmanna |
| 11 | Kuruva | Kuruva | Malappuram (9 km) |
| 12 | Kuruvambalam | Moorkkanad | Perinthalmanna (14 km) |
| 13 | Mankada | Mankada | Perinthalmanna (12 km) |
| 14 | Melattur | Melattur | Perinthalmanna (16 km) |
| 15 | Moorkkanad | Moorkkanad | Perinthalmanna (13 km) |
| 16 | Nenmini | Keezhattur | Perinthalmanna (13 km) |
| 17 | Pulamanthole | Moorkkanad | Perinthalmanna (10 km) |
| 18 | Puzhakkattiri | Puzhakkattiri | Perinthalmanna (9 km) |
| 19 | Thazhekode | Thazhekode | Perinthalmanna (10 km) |
| 20 | Vadakkangara | Makkaraparamba | Malappuram (5 km) |
| 21 | Valambur | Angadipuram | Perinthalmanna (5 km) |
| 22 | Vettathur | Vettathur | Perinthalmanna (15 km) |
Population of Perinthalmanna Taluka
The population profile of Perinthalmanna 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 Perinthalmanna 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 | 6,06,396 | 4,74,612 | 1,31,784 |
| Male Population | 2,88,250 | 2,25,347 | 62,903 |
| Female Population | 3,18,146 | 2,49,265 | 68,881 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 84,939 | 66,196 | 18,743 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,457 | 33,991 | 9,466 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 41,482 | 32,205 | 9,277 |
| Literate Population | 4,91,616 | 3,83,050 | 1,08,566 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,35,073 | 1,83,138 | 51,935 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,56,543 | 1,99,912 | 56,631 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,14,780 | 91,562 | 23,218 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 53,177 | 42,209 | 10,968 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 61,603 | 49,353 | 12,250 |
| Total Households | 1,18,792 | 93,101 | 25,691 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Perinthalmanna Taluka is around 6,06,396 people. This includes 2,88,250 males and 3,18,146 females. Rural population is about 4,74,612 (2,25,347 males and 2,49,265 females), while urban population is nearly 1,31,784 (62,903 males and 68,881 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 84,939 of the population, with 43,457 boys and 41,482 girls. Rural areas have 66,196 children, and urban areas have about 18,743 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,91,616 literate people in Perinthalmanna Taluka, including 2,35,073 literate males and 2,56,543 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,83,050 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,08,566 people.
- About 1,14,780 people in Perinthalmanna Taluka are not literate, including 53,177 males and 61,603 females. Rural areas include 91,562 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 23,218 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,18,792 households, with 93,101 in villages and 25,691 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Perinthalmanna 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 | 52,855 | 44,132 | 8,723 |
| SC Male Population | 26,025 | 21,737 | 4,288 |
| SC Female Population | 26,830 | 22,395 | 4,435 |
| Total ST Population | 1,311 | 1,071 | 240 |
| ST Male Population | 666 | 546 | 120 |
| ST Female Population | 645 | 525 | 120 |
| Population Density | 1,199 / km² | 1,110 / km² | 1,680 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Perinthalmanna Taluka is approximately 52,855 people, including 26,025 males and 26,830 females. Around 44,132 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,723 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Perinthalmanna Taluka is about 1,311 people, including 666 males and 645 females. Around 1,071 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 240 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,199 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,110 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,680 people per sq. km.