Chavakkad

Chavakkad is a Town and Taluka in Thrissur 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 Chavakkad Block (CD) is 05653. Total area of chavakkad taluka is 235 km² including 72.67 km² rural area and 162.06 km² urban area. Chavakkad taluka has a population of 4,70,898 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,46,922 while rural population is 1,23,976. Chavakkad has a sex ratio of approximately 1181 females for every 1,000 males. Chavakkad taluka has a population density of 2006 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,08,151 houses in the sub-district, including 78,589 urban houses and 29,562 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 84.45% population of chavakkad taluka is literate, out of which 84.44% males and 84.46% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chavakkad Taluka

Chavakkad Taluka has a total of 27 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 Chavakkad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Annakara Mullassery Chavakkad (9 km)
2Brahmakulam Elavally Chavakkad
3Edakkazhiyur Punnayur Chavakkad
4Elavally Elavally Chavakkad
5Engandiyur Engandiyur Chavakkad (8 km)
6Irimbranallur Venkitangu Chavakkad (12 km)
7Iringaprom N/A Chavakkad
8Kadappuram Kadappuram Chavakkad (3 km)
9Kadikkad Punnyurkulum Chavakkad
10Kundazhiyur Venkitangu Chavakkad (12 km)
11Mullassery Mullassery Chavakkad
12Nattika Nattika Chavakkad (22 km)
13Orumanayur Orumanayur Chavakkad
14Paluvai N/A Chavakkad
15Pavaratty Pavaratty Chavakkad
16Perakam N/A Chavakkad
17Pookode N/A Chavakkad
18Punnayur Punnayur Chavakkad
19Punnayurkulam Punnyurkulum Chavakkad
20Talikkulam Thalikulam Chavakkad
21Thaikkad N/A Chavakkad
22Vadakkekad Vadekkekad Chavakkad
23Vadanappally Vadanappilly Chavakkad
24Valappad Valappad Chavakkad (20 km)
25Venkitangu Venkitangu Chavakkad
26Venmanad Pavaratty Chavakkad
27Vylathur Vadekkekad Chavakkad

Population of Chavakkad Taluka

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 4,70,898 1,23,976 3,46,922
Male Population 2,15,864 56,714 1,59,150
Female Population 2,55,034 67,262 1,87,772
Child Population (Age 0–6) 52,537 12,955 39,582
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 27,227 6,778 20,449
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 25,310 6,177 19,133
Literate Population 3,97,676 1,04,864 2,92,812
Literate Male Population 1,82,285 48,014 1,34,271
Literate Female Population 2,15,391 56,850 1,58,541
Illiterate Population 73,222 19,112 54,110
Illiterate Male Population 33,579 8,700 24,879
Illiterate Female Population 39,643 10,412 29,231
Total Households 1,08,151 29,562 78,589

Social Structure and Density

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 23,016 5,924 17,092
SC Male Population 11,106 2,836 8,270
SC Female Population 11,910 3,088 8,822
Total ST Population 670 182 488
ST Male Population 307 85 222
ST Female Population 363 97 266
Population Density 2,006 / km² 1,706 / km² 2,141 / km²