Mannarkad
Mannarkad 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 Mannarkad Block (CD) is 05648. The total area of Mannarkad Taluka is 1,209 km², which includes 1,176.38 km² of rural area and 33.01 km² of urban area. Mannarkad has a sex ratio of approximately 1062 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mannarkad Taluka
Mannarkad Taluka has a total of 25 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 Mannarkad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agali | Agali | Coimbatore (45 km) |
| 2 | Alanallur I | Alanallur | Perinthalmanna (20 km) |
| 3 | Alanallur Ii | Alanallur | Perinthalmanna (18 km) |
| 4 | Alanallur Iii | Alanallur | Perinthalmanna (40 km) |
| 5 | Kallamala | Agali | Palakkad (59 km) |
| 6 | Karakurissi | Karakurissi | Palakkad (33 km) |
| 7 | Karimba I | Karimba | Palakkad (25 km) |
| 8 | Karimba Ii | Karimba | Palakkad (23 km) |
| 9 | Kottathara | Sholayar | Coimbatore (41 km) |
| 10 | Kottoppadam I | Kottappadam | Palakkad (53 km) |
| 11 | Kottoppadam Ii | Kottappadam | Perinthalmanna (24 km) |
| 12 | Kottoppadam Iii | Kottappadam | Perinthalmanna (28 km) |
| 13 | Kumaramputhur | Kumaramputhur | Palakkad (44 km) |
| 14 | Mannarkad I | N/A | Mannarkad |
| 15 | Mannarkad Ii | Thenkara | Palakkad (39 km) |
| 16 | Padavayal | Agali | Palakkad (70 km) |
| 17 | Palakkayam | Agali | Palakkad (33 km) |
| 18 | Payyanadam | Kumaramputhur | Perinthalmanna (31 km) |
| 19 | Pottassery I | Kanjirampuzha | Palakkad (39 km) |
| 20 | Pottassery Ii | Kanjirampuzha | Palakkad (35 km) |
| 21 | Pudur | Pudur | Coimbatore (48 km) |
| 22 | Sholayur | Sholayar | Coimbatore (43 km) |
| 23 | Thachampara | Tachampara | Palakkad (30 km) |
| 24 | Thachanattukara I | Thachanattukara | Perinthalmanna (17 km) |
| 25 | Thachanattukara Ii | Thachanattukara | Perinthalmanna (17 km) |
Population of Mannarkad Taluka
The population profile of Mannarkad 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 Mannarkad 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 | 3,84,393 | 3,49,554 | 34,839 |
| Male Population | 1,86,329 | 1,69,671 | 16,658 |
| Female Population | 1,98,064 | 1,79,883 | 18,181 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 47,456 | 43,188 | 4,268 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,166 | 21,983 | 2,183 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,290 | 21,205 | 2,085 |
| Literate Population | 2,99,170 | 2,70,867 | 28,303 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,48,892 | 1,35,104 | 13,788 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,50,278 | 1,35,763 | 14,515 |
| Illiterate Population | 85,223 | 78,687 | 6,536 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 37,437 | 34,567 | 2,870 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 47,786 | 44,120 | 3,666 |
| Total Households | 83,238 | 75,867 | 7,371 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mannarkad Taluka is around 3,84,393 people. This includes 1,86,329 males and 1,98,064 females. Rural population is about 3,49,554 (1,69,671 males and 1,79,883 females), while urban population is nearly 34,839 (16,658 males and 18,181 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 47,456 of the population, with 24,166 boys and 23,290 girls. Rural areas have 43,188 children, and urban areas have about 4,268 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,99,170 literate people in Mannarkad Taluka, including 1,48,892 literate males and 1,50,278 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,70,867 individuals and urban literacy covers around 28,303 people.
- About 85,223 people in Mannarkad Taluka are not literate, including 37,437 males and 47,786 females. Rural areas include 78,687 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,536 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 83,238 households, with 75,867 in villages and 7,371 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mannarkad 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 | 34,878 | 31,731 | 3,147 |
| SC Male Population | 17,034 | 15,505 | 1,529 |
| SC Female Population | 17,844 | 16,226 | 1,618 |
| Total ST Population | 30,332 | 30,034 | 298 |
| ST Male Population | 15,013 | 14,871 | 142 |
| ST Female Population | 15,319 | 15,163 | 156 |
| Population Density | 318 / km² | 297 / km² | 1,055 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mannarkad Taluka is approximately 34,878 people, including 17,034 males and 17,844 females. Around 31,731 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,147 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mannarkad Taluka is about 30,332 people, including 15,013 males and 15,319 females. Around 30,034 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 298 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 318 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 297 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,055 people per sq. km.