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 information the sub-district code of Ponnani Block (CD) is 05646. Total area of ponnani taluka is 200 km² including 95.54 km² rural area and 104.81 km² urban area. Ponnani taluka has a population of 3,79,798 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,17,842 while rural population is 1,61,956. Ponnani has a sex ratio of approximately 1147 females for every 1,000 males. Ponnani taluka has a population density of 1896 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 74,660 houses in the sub-district, including 41,974 urban houses and 32,686 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.48% population of ponnani taluka is literate, out of which 81.50% males and 79.58% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ponnani Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.