Tirurangadi
Tirurangadi 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 Tirurangadi Block (CD) is 05645. The total area of Tirurangadi Taluka is 322 km², which includes 20.89 km² of rural area and 301.15 km² of urban area. Tirurangadi has a sex ratio of approximately 1089 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tirurangadi Taluka
Tirurangadi Taluka has a total of 18 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 Tirurangadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdu Rahiman Nagar | Abdul Rahiman Nagar | Tirurangadi |
| 2 | Ariyallur | N/A | Tirurangadi |
| 3 | Chelambra | Chelambra | Tirurangadi |
| 4 | Kannamangalam | Kannamangalam | Tirurangadi |
| 5 | Moonniyur | Moonniyur | Tirurangadi |
| 6 | Nannambra | Nannambra | Tirurangadi |
| 7 | Neduva | N/A | Tirurangadi |
| 8 | Othukkungal | Othukkungal | Tirurangadi |
| 9 | Pallikal | Pallikkal | Tirurangadi |
| 10 | Parappanangadi | N/A | Thirurangadi (20 km) |
| 11 | Parappur | Othukkungal | Tirurangadi |
| 12 | Peruvallur | Peruvallur | Tirurangadi |
| 13 | Thenhippalam | Thenhippalam | Tirurangadi |
| 14 | Thennala | Edarikode | Tirurangadi |
| 15 | Tirurangadi | N/A | Tirurangadi |
| 16 | Urakam | Urakam | Tirurangadi |
| 17 | Vallikkunnu | Vallikkunnu | Thirurangadi (14 km) |
| 18 | Vengara | Vengara | Tirurangadi |
Population of Tirurangadi Taluka
The population profile of Tirurangadi 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 Tirurangadi 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 | 7,13,017 | 60,691 | 6,52,326 |
| Male Population | 3,41,192 | 29,054 | 3,12,138 |
| Female Population | 3,71,825 | 31,637 | 3,40,188 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,03,232 | 8,226 | 95,006 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,540 | 4,084 | 48,456 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,692 | 4,142 | 46,550 |
| Literate Population | 5,71,214 | 48,813 | 5,22,401 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,77,566 | 23,824 | 2,53,742 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,93,648 | 24,989 | 2,68,659 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,41,803 | 11,878 | 1,29,925 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 63,626 | 5,230 | 58,396 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 78,177 | 6,648 | 71,529 |
| Total Households | 1,31,272 | 11,188 | 1,20,084 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tirurangadi Taluka is around 7,13,017 people. This includes 3,41,192 males and 3,71,825 females. Rural population is about 60,691 (29,054 males and 31,637 females), while urban population is nearly 6,52,326 (3,12,138 males and 3,40,188 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,03,232 of the population, with 52,540 boys and 50,692 girls. Rural areas have 8,226 children, and urban areas have about 95,006 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,71,214 literate people in Tirurangadi Taluka, including 2,77,566 literate males and 2,93,648 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 48,813 individuals and urban literacy covers around 5,22,401 people.
- About 1,41,803 people in Tirurangadi Taluka are not literate, including 63,626 males and 78,177 females. Rural areas include 11,878 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,29,925 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,31,272 households, with 11,188 in villages and 1,20,084 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tirurangadi 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 | 38,445 | 2,775 | 35,670 |
| SC Male Population | 19,021 | 1,348 | 17,673 |
| SC Female Population | 19,424 | 1,427 | 17,997 |
| Total ST Population | 1,212 | 69 | 1,143 |
| ST Male Population | 616 | 36 | 580 |
| ST Female Population | 596 | 33 | 563 |
| Population Density | 2,214 / km² | 2,905 / km² | 2,166 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tirurangadi Taluka is approximately 38,445 people, including 19,021 males and 19,424 females. Around 2,775 people live in rural parts. Nearly 35,670 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tirurangadi Taluka is about 1,212 people, including 616 males and 596 females. Around 69 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,143 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,214 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,905 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,166 people per sq. km.