Ponnani Taluka - Malappuram, Kerala
Ponnani 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. Ponnani is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kuttippuram, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 200 km², including 95.54 km² rural area and 104.81 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1147 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ponnani Taluka
Ponnani Taluka has a total of 11 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 | Alamcode (Ct) | Rural | Alamcode |
| 2 | Edappal (Ct) | Rural | Edappal |
| 3 | Ezhuvathiruthy | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kalady (Ct) | Rural | Kalady |
| 5 | Marancheri (Ct) | Rural | Marancheri |
| 6 | Nannamukku | Rural | Nannamukku |
| 7 | Perumpadappa | Rural | Perumpadappa |
| 8 | Ponnani Nagaram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Tavanur | Rural | Tavanur |
| 10 | Vattamkulam | Rural | Vattamkulam |
| 11 | Veliyankode | Rural | Veliyancode |
Population of Ponnani Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Ponnani Taluka has a total population of 3,79,798 people, consisting of 1,76,887 males and 2,02,911 females. There are 74,660 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,896 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 74,660 | 32,686 | 41,974 |
| Population Density | 1,896 / km² | 1,695 / km² | 2,078 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,05,646 literate people and 49,397 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 31,711 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 785 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) | 49,397 | 20,869 | 28,528 |
| Literate Population | 3,05,646 | 1,30,717 | 1,74,929 |
| Illiterate Population | 74,152 | 31,239 | 42,913 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 31,711 | 13,425 | 18,286 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 785 | 384 | 401 |
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.