Tirur Taluka - Malappuram, Kerala
Tirur 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. Tirur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Tirunnavaya, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 448 km², including 238.74 km² rural area and 208.94 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1129 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tirur Taluka
Tirur Taluka has a total of 30 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 | Ananthavoor | Rural | Thirunavaya |
| 2 | Athavanad | Rural | Athavanad |
| 3 | Cheriyamundam (Ct) | Rural | Cheriyamundam |
| 4 | Edayoor | Rural | Edayoor |
| 5 | Irimbiliyam (Ct) | Both | Irimbilayam |
| 6 | Kalpakancheri | Rural | Kalpakancheri |
| 7 | Kattipparuthi (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kottakkal (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kurumbathur | Rural | Athavanad |
| 10 | Kuttippuram (Ct) | Both | Kuttippuram |
| 11 | Mangalam | Rural | Mangalam |
| 12 | Marakkara | Rural | Marakkara |
| 13 | Melmuri | Both | Marakkara |
| 14 | Naduvattom (Ct) | Both | Kuttippuram |
| 15 | Niramaruthur | Rural | Niramaruthoor |
| 16 | Ozhur | Rural | Ozhur |
| 17 | Pariyapuram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Perumanna (Ct) | Rural | Perumannaklari |
| 19 | Ponmala | Both | Ponmala |
| 20 | Ponmundam (Ct) | Both | Ponmundam |
| 21 | Purathur | Rural | Purathur |
| 22 | Talakkad (Ct) | Rural | Thalakkad |
| 23 | Tanalur (Ct) | Rural | Tanalur |
| 24 | Tanur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Thirunavaya (Ct) | Rural | Thirunavaya |
| 26 | Thrikandiyur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Tirur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Triprangode (Ct) | Rural | Triprangode |
| 29 | Valavannur | Rural | Valavannur |
| 30 | Vettom | Rural | Vettom |
Population of Tirur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Tirur Taluka has a total population of 9,28,672 people, consisting of 4,36,113 males and 4,92,559 females. There are 1,70,514 households in the taluka with an average population density of 2,074 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,70,514 | 85,577 | 84,937 |
| Population Density | 2,074 / km² | 1,994 / km² | 2,166 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 7,44,693 literate people and 1,29,794 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 45,026 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,592 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) | 1,29,794 | 67,521 | 62,273 |
| Literate Population | 7,44,693 | 3,77,621 | 3,67,072 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,83,979 | 98,537 | 85,442 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 45,026 | 20,829 | 24,197 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,592 | 1,145 | 1,447 |
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.