Perinthalmanna Taluka - Malappuram District, Kerala
Perinthalmanna 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. Perinthalmanna is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Angadippuram, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 506 km², including 427.46 km² rural area and 78.45 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1103 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Perinthalmanna Taluka
Perinthalmanna Taluka has a total of 24 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 | Aliparamba | Both | Aliparamba |
| 2 | Anamangad | Both | Aliparamba |
| 3 | Angadippuram | Both | Angadipuram |
| 4 | Arakkuparamba | Both | Thazhekode |
| 5 | Edappatta | Both | Edappatta |
| 6 | Elamkulam | Both | Elamkulam |
| 7 | Kariavattom | Both | Vettathur |
| 8 | Keezhattur | Both | Keezhattur |
| 9 | Kodur (Ct) | Both | Kodur |
| 10 | Koottilangadi (Ct) | Both | Koottilangadi |
| 11 | Kuruva | Both | Kuruva |
| 12 | Kuruvambalam | Both | Pulamanthole |
| 13 | Mankada | Both | Mankada |
| 14 | Melattur | Both | Melattur |
| 15 | Moorkkanad | Both | Moorkkanad |
| 16 | Nenmini | Both | Keezhattur |
| 17 | Pathaikkara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Perinthalmanna | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Pulamanthole | Both | Pulamanthole |
| 20 | Puzhakkattiri | Both | Puzhakkattiri |
| 21 | Thazhekode | Both | Thazhekode |
| 22 | Vadakkangara | Both | Makkaraparamba |
| 23 | Valambur | Both | Angadipuram |
| 24 | Vettathur | Both | Vettathur |
Population of Perinthalmanna Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Perinthalmanna Taluka has a total population of 6,06,396 people, consisting of 2,88,250 males and 3,18,146 females. There are 1,18,792 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,199 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 1,18,792 | 93,101 | 25,691 |
| Population Density | 1,199 / km² | 1,110 / km² | 1,680 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 4,91,616 literate people and 84,939 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 52,855 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,311 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 84,939 | 66,196 | 18,743 |
| Literate Population | 4,91,616 | 3,83,050 | 1,08,566 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,14,780 | 91,562 | 23,218 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 52,855 | 44,132 | 8,723 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,311 | 1,071 | 240 |
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.