Palakkad
Palakkad is a district in the Kerala State of India. Total area of Palakkad is 4,482 km² including 4,082.31 km² rural area and 399.69 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Palakkad has a population of 28,09,934 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,76,810 while rural population is 21,33,124. Palakkad has a sex ratio of approximately 1066 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 627 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,37,220 houses in the district, including 1,54,935 urban houses and 4,82,285 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 131 villages in palakkad district.
The Palakkad district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Mannarkad is the largest taluka in palakkad district covering area of 1209.39 km² while Alathur is the smallest taluka in palakkad district covering area of 571.07 km². Ottappalam is the most populous whereas Mannarkad is the least populous taluka in palakkad district. There are 5 talukas in Palakkad district. Here is the list of all Palakkad Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Palakkad District
# | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Alathur | 571 | 4,44,995 |
2 | Chittur | 1,136 | 4,37,738 |
3 | Mannarkad | 1,209 | 3,84,393 |
4 | Ottappalam | 846 | 9,30,692 |
5 | Palakkad | 713 | 6,12,116 |
Population of Palakkad District
The population of Palakkad offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Palakkad, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 28,09,934 | 21,33,124 | 6,76,810 |
Total Male Population | 13,59,478 | 10,31,466 | 3,28,012 |
Total Female Population | 14,50,456 | 11,01,658 | 3,48,798 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,02,297 | 2,31,892 | 70,405 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,53,696 | 1,17,763 | 35,933 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,48,601 | 1,14,129 | 34,472 |
Literate Population | 22,39,492 | 16,78,895 | 5,60,597 |
Literate Male Population | 11,22,600 | 8,43,855 | 2,78,745 |
Literate Female Population | 11,16,892 | 8,35,040 | 2,81,852 |
Illiterate Population | 5,70,442 | 4,54,229 | 1,16,213 |
Illiterate Male Population | 2,36,878 | 1,87,611 | 49,267 |
Illiterate Female Population | 3,33,564 | 2,66,618 | 66,946 |
Households | 6,37,220 | 4,82,285 | 1,54,935 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Palakkad. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 4,03,833 | 3,22,951 | 80,882 |
SC Male Population | 1,97,451 | 1,57,892 | 39,559 |
SC Female Population | 2,06,382 | 1,65,059 | 41,323 |
Total ST Population | 48,972 | 47,023 | 1,949 |
ST Male Population | 24,314 | 23,317 | 997 |
ST Female Population | 24,658 | 23,706 | 952 |
Population Density | 627 / km² | 523 / km² | 1,693 / km² |