Tirur
Tirur 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 Tirur Block (CD) is 05644. The total area of Tirur Taluka is 448 km², which includes 238.74 km² of rural area and 208.94 km² of urban area. Tirur has a sex ratio of approximately 1129 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tirur Taluka
Tirur Taluka has a total of 28 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 Tirur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ananthavoor | Thirunavaya | Tirur (13 km) |
| 2 | Athavanad | Athavanad | Tirur (16 km) |
| 3 | Cheriyamundam | Cheriyamundam | Tirur |
| 4 | Edayoor | Edayoor | Tirur (24 km) |
| 5 | Irimbiliyam | Irimbilayam | Tirur |
| 6 | Kalpakancheri | Kalpakancheri | Tirur (12 km) |
| 7 | Kattipparuthi | N/A | Tirur |
| 8 | Kottakkal | N/A | Tirur |
| 9 | Kurumbathur | Athavanad | Tirur (16 km) |
| 10 | Kuttippuram | Kuttippuram | Tirur |
| 11 | Mangalam | Mangalam | Tirur (10 km) |
| 12 | Marakkara | Marakkara | Tirur (10 km) |
| 13 | Melmuri | Marakkara | Tirur (16 km) |
| 14 | Naduvattom | Kuttippuram | Tirur |
| 15 | Niramaruthur | Niramaruthoor | Tirur (4 km) |
| 16 | Ozhur | Ozhur | Tirur (9 km) |
| 17 | Pariyapuram | N/A | Tirur (13 km) |
| 18 | Perumanna | Perumannaklari | Tirur |
| 19 | Ponmala | Ponmala | Malappuram (12 km) |
| 20 | Ponmundam | Ponmala | Tirur |
| 21 | Purathur | Purathur | Tirur (12 km) |
| 22 | Talakkad | Thalakkad | Tirur |
| 23 | Tanalur | Tanalur | Tirur |
| 24 | Tanur | N/A | Tirur (8 km) |
| 25 | Thirunavaya | Thirunavaya | Tirur |
| 26 | Triprangode | Triprangode | Tirur |
| 27 | Valavannur | Valavannur | Tirur (10 km) |
| 28 | Vettom | Vettom | Tirur (9 km) |
Population of Tirur Taluka
The population profile of Tirur 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 Tirur 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 | 9,28,672 | 4,76,158 | 4,52,514 |
| Male Population | 4,36,113 | 2,24,030 | 2,12,083 |
| Female Population | 4,92,559 | 2,52,128 | 2,40,431 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,29,794 | 67,521 | 62,273 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 66,483 | 34,683 | 31,800 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 63,311 | 32,838 | 30,473 |
| Literate Population | 7,44,693 | 3,77,621 | 3,67,072 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,52,509 | 1,79,313 | 1,73,196 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,92,184 | 1,98,308 | 1,93,876 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,83,979 | 98,537 | 85,442 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 83,604 | 44,717 | 38,887 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,00,375 | 53,820 | 46,555 |
| Total Households | 1,70,514 | 85,577 | 84,937 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tirur Taluka is around 9,28,672 people. This includes 4,36,113 males and 4,92,559 females. Rural population is about 4,76,158 (2,24,030 males and 2,52,128 females), while urban population is nearly 4,52,514 (2,12,083 males and 2,40,431 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,29,794 of the population, with 66,483 boys and 63,311 girls. Rural areas have 67,521 children, and urban areas have about 62,273 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,44,693 literate people in Tirur Taluka, including 3,52,509 literate males and 3,92,184 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,77,621 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,67,072 people.
- About 1,83,979 people in Tirur Taluka are not literate, including 83,604 males and 1,00,375 females. Rural areas include 98,537 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 85,442 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,70,514 households, with 85,577 in villages and 84,937 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tirur 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 | 45,026 | 20,829 | 24,197 |
| SC Male Population | 22,257 | 10,292 | 11,965 |
| SC Female Population | 22,769 | 10,537 | 12,232 |
| Total ST Population | 2,592 | 1,145 | 1,447 |
| ST Male Population | 1,292 | 567 | 725 |
| ST Female Population | 1,300 | 578 | 722 |
| Population Density | 2,074 / km² | 1,994 / km² | 2,166 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tirur Taluka is approximately 45,026 people, including 22,257 males and 22,769 females. Around 20,829 people live in rural parts. Nearly 24,197 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tirur Taluka is about 2,592 people, including 1,292 males and 1,300 females. Around 1,145 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,447 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,074 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,994 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,166 people per sq. km.