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 information the sub-district code of Palakkad Block (CD) is 05649. Total area of palakkad taluka is 713 km² including 589.81 km² rural area and 123.32 km² urban area. Palakkad taluka has a population of 6,12,116 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,93,533 while rural population is 3,18,583. Palakkad has a sex ratio of approximately 1048 females for every 1,000 males. Palakkad taluka has a population density of 858 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,44,585 houses in the sub-district, including 69,637 urban houses and 74,948 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.98% population of palakkad taluka is literate, out of which 84.36% males and 77.75% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Palakkad 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.