Mannarkad Taluka - Palakkad, Kerala
Mannarkad 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. Mannarkad is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Tuvvur, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,209 km², including 1,176.38 km² rural area and 33.01 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1062 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mannarkad Taluka
Mannarkad Taluka has a total of 19 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 | Alanallur-I | Rural | Alanallur |
| 2 | Alanallur-Ii | Rural | Alanallur |
| 3 | Alanallur-Iii | Rural | Alanallur |
| 4 | Karakurissi | Rural | Karakurissi |
| 5 | Karimba -I | Rural | Karimba |
| 6 | Karimba -Ii | Rural | Karimba |
| 7 | Kottoppadam-I | Rural | Kottappadam |
| 8 | Kottoppadam-Ii | Rural | Kottappadam |
| 9 | Kottoppadam-Iii | Rural | Kottappadam |
| 10 | Kumaramputhur | Rural | Kumaramputhur |
| 11 | Mannarkad-I (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Mannarkad-Ii | Rural | Thenkara |
| 13 | Palakkayam | Rural | Thenkara |
| 14 | Payyanadam | Rural | Kumaramputhur |
| 15 | Pottassery- I | Rural | Kanjirampuzha |
| 16 | Pottassery- II | Rural | Kanjirampuzha |
| 17 | Thachampara | Rural | Tachampara |
| 18 | Thachanattukara-I | Rural | Thachanattukara |
| 19 | Thachanattukara-Ii | Rural | Thachanattukara |
Population of Mannarkad Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mannarkad Taluka has a total population of 3,84,393 people, consisting of 1,86,329 males and 1,98,064 females. There are 83,238 households in the taluka with an average population density of 318 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 83,238 | 75,867 | 7,371 |
| Population Density | 318 / km² | 297 / km² | 1,055 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,99,170 literate people and 47,456 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 34,878 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 30,332 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) | 47,456 | 43,188 | 4,268 |
| Literate Population | 2,99,170 | 2,70,867 | 28,303 |
| Illiterate Population | 85,223 | 78,687 | 6,536 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 34,878 | 31,731 | 3,147 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 30,332 | 30,034 | 298 |
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.