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, the sub-district code of Chavakkad Block (CD) is 05653. The total area of Chavakkad Taluka is 235 km², which includes 72.67 km² of rural area and 162.06 km² of urban area. Chavakkad has a sex ratio of approximately 1181 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annakara | Mullassery | Chavakkad (9 km) |
| 2 | Brahmakulam | Elavally | Chavakkad |
| 3 | Edakkazhiyur | Punnayur | Chavakkad |
| 4 | Elavally | Elavally | Chavakkad |
| 5 | Engandiyur | Engandiyur | Chavakkad (8 km) |
| 6 | Irimbranallur | Venkitangu | Chavakkad (12 km) |
| 7 | Iringaprom | N/A | Chavakkad |
| 8 | Kadappuram | Kadappuram | Chavakkad (3 km) |
| 9 | Kadikkad | Punnyurkulum | Chavakkad |
| 10 | Kundazhiyur | Venkitangu | Chavakkad (12 km) |
| 11 | Mullassery | Mullassery | Chavakkad |
| 12 | Nattika | Nattika | Chavakkad (22 km) |
| 13 | Orumanayur | Orumanayur | Chavakkad |
| 14 | Paluvai | N/A | Chavakkad |
| 15 | Pavaratty | Pavaratty | Chavakkad |
| 16 | Perakam | N/A | Chavakkad |
| 17 | Pookode | N/A | Chavakkad |
| 18 | Punnayur | Punnayur | Chavakkad |
| 19 | Punnayurkulam | Punnyurkulum | Chavakkad |
| 20 | Talikkulam | Thalikulam | Chavakkad |
| 21 | Thaikkad | N/A | Chavakkad |
| 22 | Vadakkekad | Vadekkekad | Chavakkad |
| 23 | Vadanappally | Vadanappilly | Chavakkad |
| 24 | Valappad | Valappad | Chavakkad (20 km) |
| 25 | Venkitangu | Venkitangu | Chavakkad |
| 26 | Venmanad | Pavaratty | Chavakkad |
| 27 | Vylathur | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chavakkad Taluka is around 4,70,898 people. This includes 2,15,864 males and 2,55,034 females. Rural population is about 1,23,976 (56,714 males and 67,262 females), while urban population is nearly 3,46,922 (1,59,150 males and 1,87,772 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 52,537 of the population, with 27,227 boys and 25,310 girls. Rural areas have 12,955 children, and urban areas have about 39,582 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,97,676 literate people in Chavakkad Taluka, including 1,82,285 literate males and 2,15,391 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,04,864 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,92,812 people.
- About 73,222 people in Chavakkad Taluka are not literate, including 33,579 males and 39,643 females. Rural areas include 19,112 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 54,110 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,08,151 households, with 29,562 in villages and 78,589 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chavakkad 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chavakkad Taluka is approximately 23,016 people, including 11,106 males and 11,910 females. Around 5,924 people live in rural parts. Nearly 17,092 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chavakkad Taluka is about 670 people, including 307 males and 363 females. Around 182 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 488 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,006 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,706 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,141 people per sq. km.