Alathur
Alathur is a Town and Taluka in Palakkad 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 Alathur Block (CD) is 05651. The total area of Alathur Taluka is 571 km², which includes 551.45 km² of rural area and 19.62 km² of urban area. Alathur has a sex ratio of approximately 1057 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Alathur Taluka
Alathur Taluka has a total of 30 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 Alathur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alathur | Alathur | Alathur |
| 2 | Erimayur I | Erimayur | Palakkad (21 km) |
| 3 | Erimayur Ii | Erimayur | Palakkad (17 km) |
| 4 | Kannambra I | Kannambara | Palakkad (40 km) |
| 5 | Kannambra Ii | Kannambara | Palakkad (40 km) |
| 6 | Kavasseri I | Kavasery | Palakkad (27 km) |
| 7 | Kavasseri Ii | Kavasery | Ottappalam (20 km) |
| 8 | Kizhakkencheri I | Kizhakkancherry | Palakkad (37 km) |
| 9 | Kizhakkencheri Ii | Kizhakkancherry | Palakkad (41 km) |
| 10 | Kottayi I | Kottayi | Palakkad (18 km) |
| 11 | Kottayi Ii | Kottayi | Palakkad (18 km) |
| 12 | Kuthannur I | Kuthanoor | Palakkad (18 km) |
| 13 | Kuthannur Ii | Kuthanoor | Palakkad (25 km) |
| 14 | Kuzhalmannam I | Kuzhalmannam | Palakkad (12 km) |
| 15 | Kuzhalmannam Ii | Kuzhalmannam | Palakkad (12 km) |
| 16 | Mangalam Dam | Vandazhy | Palakkad (42 km) |
| 17 | Mathur I | Mathur | Palakkad (15 km) |
| 18 | Mathur Ii | Mathur | Palakkad (8 km) |
| 19 | Melarcode | Melarcode | Palakkad (24 km) |
| 20 | Peringottukurissi I | Peringottukurissi | Palakkad (24 km) |
| 21 | Peringottukurissi Ii | Peringottukurissi | Palakkad (23 km) |
| 22 | Puducode | Puducode | Thrissur (35 km) |
| 23 | Tarur I | Tarur | Palakkad (34 km) |
| 24 | Tarur Ii | Tarur | Palakkad (36 km) |
| 25 | Thenkurissi I | Thenkurissi | Palakkad (7 km) |
| 26 | Thenkurissi Ii | Thenkurissi | Palakkad (14 km) |
| 27 | Vadakkancheri I | Vadakkancheri | Palakkad (32 km) |
| 28 | Vadakkancheri Ii | Vadakkancheri | Palakkad (33 km) |
| 29 | Vandazhi I | Vandazhy | Palakkad (33 km) |
| 30 | Vandazhi Ii | Vandazhy | Palakkad (35 km) |
Population of Alathur Taluka
The population profile of Alathur 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 Alathur 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 | 4,44,995 | 4,18,275 | 26,720 |
| Male Population | 2,16,248 | 2,03,440 | 12,808 |
| Female Population | 2,28,747 | 2,14,835 | 13,912 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 45,660 | 42,720 | 2,940 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,180 | 21,657 | 1,523 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,480 | 21,063 | 1,417 |
| Literate Population | 3,48,057 | 3,26,666 | 21,391 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,78,574 | 1,67,838 | 10,736 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,69,483 | 1,58,828 | 10,655 |
| Illiterate Population | 96,938 | 91,609 | 5,329 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 37,674 | 35,602 | 2,072 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 59,264 | 56,007 | 3,257 |
| Total Households | 1,03,356 | 97,260 | 6,096 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Alathur Taluka is around 4,44,995 people. This includes 2,16,248 males and 2,28,747 females. Rural population is about 4,18,275 (2,03,440 males and 2,14,835 females), while urban population is nearly 26,720 (12,808 males and 13,912 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 45,660 of the population, with 23,180 boys and 22,480 girls. Rural areas have 42,720 children, and urban areas have about 2,940 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,48,057 literate people in Alathur Taluka, including 1,78,574 literate males and 1,69,483 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,26,666 individuals and urban literacy covers around 21,391 people.
- About 96,938 people in Alathur Taluka are not literate, including 37,674 males and 59,264 females. Rural areas include 91,609 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,329 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,03,356 households, with 97,260 in villages and 6,096 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Alathur 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 | 76,240 | 73,195 | 3,045 |
| SC Male Population | 37,431 | 35,948 | 1,483 |
| SC Female Population | 38,809 | 37,247 | 1,562 |
| Total ST Population | 1,452 | 1,429 | 23 |
| ST Male Population | 711 | 700 | 11 |
| ST Female Population | 741 | 729 | 12 |
| Population Density | 779 / km² | 759 / km² | 1,362 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Alathur Taluka is approximately 76,240 people, including 37,431 males and 38,809 females. Around 73,195 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,045 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Alathur Taluka is about 1,452 people, including 711 males and 741 females. Around 1,429 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 23 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 779 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 759 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,362 people per sq. km.