Thrissur
Thrissur is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Thrissur district is 3,027 km², which includes 1,865.83 km² of rural area and 1,161.17 km² of urban area. There are about 98 villages in Thrissur district.
For administrative convenience, Thrissur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 5 talukas in Thrissur district. Here is the list of all Thrissur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Thrissur District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chavakkad | 235 | 4,70,898 |
| 2 | Kodungallur | 145 | 3,12,238 |
| 3 | Mukundapuram | 1,329 | 8,31,363 |
| 4 | Talappilly | 679 | 6,32,086 |
| 5 | Thrissur | 630 | 8,74,615 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Mukundapuram is the largest taluka in thrissur district by area, while Thrissur is the largest by population. Kodungallur is the smallest taluka in thrissur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Mukundapuram | Thrissur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kodungallur | Kodungallur |
Population of Thrissur District
The population of Thrissur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Thrissur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,21,200 | 10,24,794 | 20,96,406 |
| Total Male Population | 14,80,763 | 4,88,303 | 9,92,460 |
| Total Female Population | 16,40,437 | 5,36,491 | 11,03,946 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,03,950 | 1,00,977 | 2,02,973 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,55,862 | 51,631 | 1,04,231 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,48,088 | 49,346 | 98,742 |
| Literate Population | 26,78,548 | 8,65,471 | 18,13,077 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,82,261 | 4,18,620 | 8,63,641 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,96,287 | 4,46,851 | 9,49,436 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,42,652 | 1,59,323 | 2,83,329 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,98,502 | 69,683 | 1,28,819 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,44,150 | 89,640 | 1,54,510 |
| Households | 7,59,210 | 2,50,877 | 5,08,333 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Thrissur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Thrissur district is 31,21,200, including 14,80,763 males and 16,40,437 females. In rural areas, it is 10,24,794, including 4,88,303 males and 5,36,491 females. In urban areas, it is 20,96,406, including 9,92,460 males and 11,03,946 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Thrissur district is 3,03,950, including 1,55,862 boys and 1,48,088 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,00,977, including 51,631 boys and 49,346 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,02,973, including 1,04,231 boys and 98,742 girls.
- Literate population in Thrissur district is around 26,78,548, including 12,82,261 males and 13,96,287 females. In rural areas, it is 8,65,471, including 4,18,620 males and 4,46,851 females. In urban areas, it is 18,13,077, including 8,63,641 males and 9,49,436 females.
- Illiterate population in Thrissur district is about 4,42,652, including 1,98,502 males and 2,44,150 females. In rural areas, it is 1,59,323, including 69,683 males and 89,640 females. In urban areas, it is 2,83,329, including 1,28,819 males and 1,54,510 females.
- There are about 7,59,210 households in Thrissur district, including 2,50,877 in rural areas and 5,08,333 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Thrissur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,24,350 | 1,21,839 | 2,02,511 |
| SC Male Population | 1,56,480 | 58,615 | 97,865 |
| SC Female Population | 1,67,870 | 63,224 | 1,04,646 |
| Total ST Population | 9,430 | 5,859 | 3,571 |
| ST Male Population | 4,362 | 2,718 | 1,644 |
| ST Female Population | 5,068 | 3,141 | 1,927 |
| Population Density | 1,031 / km² | 549 / km² | 1,805 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Thrissur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thrissur district is approximately 3,24,350, including 1,56,480 males and 1,67,870 females. In rural areas, it is 1,21,839, including 58,615 males and 63,224 females. In urban areas, it is 2,02,511, including 97,865 males and 1,04,646 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thrissur district is about 9,430, including 4,362 males and 5,068 females. In rural areas, it is 5,859, including 2,718 males and 3,141 females. In urban areas, it is 3,571, including 1,644 males and 1,927 females.
- Overall population density of Thrissur district is around 1,031 people per km². Rural areas have about 549 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,805 people per km².