Palakkad
Palakkad 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 Palakkad Block (CD) is 05649. The total area of Palakkad Taluka is 713 km², which includes 589.81 km² of rural area and 123.32 km² of urban area. Palakkad has a sex ratio of approximately 1048 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palakkad Taluka
Palakkad Taluka has a total of 26 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 Palakkad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elappully I | Elappully | Palakkad (15 km) |
| 2 | Elappully Ii | Elappully | Palakkad (13 km) |
| 3 | Hemambikanagar | Akathethara | Palakkad |
| 4 | Kannadi I | Kannadi | Palakkad (5 km) |
| 5 | Kannadi Ii | Kannadi | Palakkad (5 km) |
| 6 | Keralassery | Keralassery | Palakkad (25 km) |
| 7 | Kodumba | Kodumba | Palakkad (6 km) |
| 8 | Kongad I | Kongad | Palakkad (20 km) |
| 9 | Kongad Ii | Kongad | Palakkad (24 km) |
| 10 | Malampuzha I | Malampuzha | Palakkad (6 km) |
| 11 | Malampuzha Ii | Malampuzha | Palakkad (6 km) |
| 12 | Mankara | Mankara | Palakkad (19 km) |
| 13 | Mannur | Mannur | Ottappalam (13 km) |
| 14 | Marutharode | Kodumba | Palakkad |
| 15 | Mundur I | Mundur | Palakkad (12 km) |
| 16 | Mundur Ii | Mundur | Palakkad (20 km) |
| 17 | Parli I | Parli | Palakkad (15 km) |
| 18 | Parli Ii | Parli | Palakkad (10 km) |
| 19 | Peruvemba | Peruvemba | Palakkad (10 km) |
| 20 | Pirayiri | Pirayari | Palakkad |
| 21 | Polpully | Polpully | Chittur (4 km) |
| 22 | Pudussery Central | Pudusseri | Palakkad |
| 23 | Pudussery East | Pudusseri | Palakkad (20 km) |
| 24 | Pudussery West | Pudusseri | Palakkad |
| 25 | Puthuppariyaram | Puduppariyaram | Palakkad |
| 26 | Puthuppariyaram I | Puduppariyaram | Palakkad (8 km) |
Population of Palakkad Taluka
The population profile of Palakkad 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 Palakkad 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 | 6,12,116 | 3,18,583 | 2,93,533 |
| Male Population | 2,98,861 | 1,55,185 | 1,43,676 |
| Female Population | 3,13,255 | 1,63,398 | 1,49,857 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58,446 | 30,314 | 28,132 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,767 | 15,358 | 14,409 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,679 | 14,956 | 13,723 |
| Literate Population | 4,95,669 | 2,51,370 | 2,44,299 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,52,108 | 1,28,915 | 1,23,193 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,43,561 | 1,22,455 | 1,21,106 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,16,447 | 67,213 | 49,234 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 46,753 | 26,270 | 20,483 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 69,694 | 40,943 | 28,751 |
| Total Households | 1,44,585 | 74,948 | 69,637 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Palakkad Taluka is around 6,12,116 people. This includes 2,98,861 males and 3,13,255 females. Rural population is about 3,18,583 (1,55,185 males and 1,63,398 females), while urban population is nearly 2,93,533 (1,43,676 males and 1,49,857 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 58,446 of the population, with 29,767 boys and 28,679 girls. Rural areas have 30,314 children, and urban areas have about 28,132 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,95,669 literate people in Palakkad Taluka, including 2,52,108 literate males and 2,43,561 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,51,370 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,44,299 people.
- About 1,16,447 people in Palakkad Taluka are not literate, including 46,753 males and 69,694 females. Rural areas include 67,213 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 49,234 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,44,585 households, with 74,948 in villages and 69,637 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palakkad 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 | 85,326 | 56,884 | 28,442 |
| SC Male Population | 41,919 | 27,998 | 13,921 |
| SC Female Population | 43,407 | 28,886 | 14,521 |
| Total ST Population | 3,829 | 2,588 | 1,241 |
| ST Male Population | 1,965 | 1,316 | 649 |
| ST Female Population | 1,864 | 1,272 | 592 |
| Population Density | 858 / km² | 540 / km² | 2,380 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palakkad Taluka is approximately 85,326 people, including 41,919 males and 43,407 females. Around 56,884 people live in rural parts. Nearly 28,442 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palakkad Taluka is about 3,829 people, including 1,965 males and 1,864 females. Around 2,588 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,241 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 858 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 540 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,380 people per sq. km.