Alathur Taluka - Palakkad, Kerala
Alathur is an administrative taluka in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Alathur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Mankarai, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 571 km², including 551.45 km² rural area and 19.62 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1057 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Alathur Taluka
Alathur 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 | Alathur (Ct) | Rural | Alathur |
| 2 | Erimayur-I | Rural | Erimayur |
| 3 | Erimayur-Ii | Rural | Erimayur |
| 4 | Kannambra-I | Rural | Kannambara |
| 5 | Kannambra-Ii | Rural | Kannambara |
| 6 | Kavasseri-I | Rural | Kavasery |
| 7 | Kavasseri-Ii | Rural | Kavasery |
| 8 | Kizhakkencheri-I | Rural | Kizhakkancherry |
| 9 | Kizhakkencheri-Ii | Rural | Kizhakkancherry |
| 10 | Kottayi-I | Rural | Kottayi |
| 11 | Kottayi-Ii | Rural | Kottayi |
| 12 | Kuthannur-I | Rural | Kuthanoor |
| 13 | Kuthannur-Ii | Rural | Kuthanoor |
| 14 | Kuzhalmannam-I | Rural | Kuzhalmannam |
| 15 | Kuzhalmannam-Ii | Rural | Kuzhalmannam |
| 16 | Mangalam Dam | Rural | Vandazhy |
| 17 | Mathur -I | Rural | Mathur |
| 18 | Mathur -Ii | Rural | Mathur |
| 19 | Melarcode | Rural | Melarcode |
| 20 | Peringottukurissi-I | Rural | Peringottukurissi |
| 21 | Peringottukurissi-Ii | Rural | Peringottukurissi |
| 22 | Puducode | Rural | Puducode |
| 23 | Tarur-I | Rural | Tarur |
| 24 | Tarur-Ii | Rural | Tarur |
| 25 | Thenkurissi-I | Rural | Thenkurissi |
| 26 | Thenkurissi-Ii | Rural | Thenkurissi |
| 27 | Vadakkancheri-I | Rural | Vadakkancheri |
| 28 | Vadakkancheri-Ii | Rural | Vadakkancheri |
| 29 | Vandazhi-I | Rural | Vandazhy |
| 30 | Vandazhi-Ii | Rural | Vandazhy |
Population of Alathur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Alathur Taluka has a total population of 4,44,995 people, consisting of 2,16,248 males and 2,28,747 females. There are 1,03,356 households in the taluka with an average population density of 779 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,03,356 | 97,260 | 6,096 |
| Population Density | 779 / km² | 759 / km² | 1,362 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,48,057 literate people and 45,660 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 76,240 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,452 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) | 45,660 | 42,720 | 2,940 |
| Literate Population | 3,48,057 | 3,26,666 | 21,391 |
| Illiterate Population | 96,938 | 91,609 | 5,329 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 76,240 | 73,195 | 3,045 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,452 | 1,429 | 23 |
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.