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 information the sub-district code of Alathur Block (CD) is 05651. Total area of alathur taluka is 571 km² including 551.45 km² rural area and 19.62 km² urban area. Alathur taluka has a population of 4,44,995 peoples, out of which urban population is 26,720 while rural population is 4,18,275. Alathur has a sex ratio of approximately 1057 females for every 1,000 males. Alathur taluka has a population density of 779 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,03,356 houses in the sub-district, including 6,096 urban houses and 97,260 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.22% population of alathur taluka is literate, out of which 82.58% males and 74.09% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Alathur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |