Ponnani
Ponnani 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 Ponnani Block (CD) is 05646. The total area of Ponnani Taluka is 200 km², which includes 95.54 km² of rural area and 104.81 km² of urban area. Ponnani has a sex ratio of approximately 1147 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ponnani Taluka
Ponnani Taluka has a total of 9 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 Ponnani Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamcode | Alamcode | Ponnani |
| 2 | Edappal | Edappal | Ponnani |
| 3 | Kalady | Kalady | Ponnani |
| 4 | Marancheri | Marancheri | Ponnani |
| 5 | Nannamukku | Nannamukku | Ponnani (17 km) |
| 6 | Perumpadappa | Perumpadappa | Ponnani (17 km) |
| 7 | Tavanur | Tavanur | Ponnani (12 km) |
| 8 | Vattamkulam | Vattamkulam | Ponnani (14 km) |
| 9 | Veliyankode | Veliyancode | Ponnani (15 km) |
Population of Ponnani Taluka
The population profile of Ponnani 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 Ponnani 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 | 3,79,798 | 1,61,956 | 2,17,842 |
| Male Population | 1,76,887 | 75,168 | 1,01,719 |
| Female Population | 2,02,911 | 86,788 | 1,16,123 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 49,397 | 20,869 | 28,528 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,057 | 10,581 | 14,476 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,340 | 10,288 | 14,052 |
| Literate Population | 3,05,646 | 1,30,717 | 1,74,929 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,44,167 | 61,353 | 82,814 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,61,479 | 69,364 | 92,115 |
| Illiterate Population | 74,152 | 31,239 | 42,913 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 32,720 | 13,815 | 18,905 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 41,432 | 17,424 | 24,008 |
| Total Households | 74,660 | 32,686 | 41,974 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ponnani Taluka is around 3,79,798 people. This includes 1,76,887 males and 2,02,911 females. Rural population is about 1,61,956 (75,168 males and 86,788 females), while urban population is nearly 2,17,842 (1,01,719 males and 1,16,123 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 49,397 of the population, with 25,057 boys and 24,340 girls. Rural areas have 20,869 children, and urban areas have about 28,528 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,05,646 literate people in Ponnani Taluka, including 1,44,167 literate males and 1,61,479 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,30,717 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,74,929 people.
- About 74,152 people in Ponnani Taluka are not literate, including 32,720 males and 41,432 females. Rural areas include 31,239 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 42,913 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 74,660 households, with 32,686 in villages and 41,974 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ponnani 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 | 31,711 | 13,425 | 18,286 |
| SC Male Population | 15,562 | 6,646 | 8,916 |
| SC Female Population | 16,149 | 6,779 | 9,370 |
| Total ST Population | 785 | 384 | 401 |
| ST Male Population | 380 | 178 | 202 |
| ST Female Population | 405 | 206 | 199 |
| Population Density | 1,896 / km² | 1,695 / km² | 2,078 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ponnani Taluka is approximately 31,711 people, including 15,562 males and 16,149 females. Around 13,425 people live in rural parts. Nearly 18,286 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ponnani Taluka is about 785 people, including 380 males and 405 females. Around 384 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 401 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,896 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,695 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,078 people per sq. km.