Chavakkad Taluka - Thrissur, Kerala
Chavakkad is an administrative taluka in the Thrissur district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chavakkad is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Guruvayur, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 235 km², including 72.67 km² rural area and 162.06 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1181 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chavakkad Taluka
Chavakkad Taluka has a total of 29 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annakara | Rural | Mullassery |
| 2 | Brahmakulam (Ct) | Rural | Elavally |
| 3 | Chavakkad | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Edakkazhiyur (Ct) | Rural | Punnayur |
| 5 | Elavally (Ct) | Rural | Elavally |
| 6 | Engandiyur | Rural | Engandiyur |
| 7 | Guruvayur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Irimbranallur | Rural | Venkitangu |
| 9 | Iringaprom (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Kadappuram | Rural | Orumanayur |
| 11 | Kadikkad (Ct) | Rural | Punnyurkulum |
| 12 | Kundazhiyur | Rural | Venkitangu |
| 13 | Manathala | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Mullassery (Ct) | Rural | Mullassery |
| 15 | Nattika | Rural | Nattika |
| 16 | Orumanayur (Ct) | Rural | Orumanayur |
| 17 | Pavaratty (Ct) | Rural | Pavaratty |
| 18 | Perakam (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Pookode (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Punnayur (Ct) | Rural | Punnayur |
| 21 | Punnayurkulam (Ct) | Rural | Punnyurkulum |
| 22 | Talikkulam (Ct) | Rural | Thalikulam |
| 23 | Thaikkad (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Vadakkekad (Ct) | Rural | Vadekkekad |
| 25 | Vadanappally (Ct) | Rural | Vadanappilly |
| 26 | Valappad | Rural | Valappad |
| 27 | Venkitangu (Ct) | Rural | Venkitangu |
| 28 | Venmanad (Ct) | Rural | Pavaratty |
| 29 | Vylathur (Ct) | Rural | Vadekkekad |
Population of Chavakkad Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Chavakkad Taluka has a total population of 4,70,898 people, consisting of 2,15,864 males and 2,55,034 females. There are 1,08,151 households in the taluka with an average population density of 2,006 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,08,151 | 29,562 | 78,589 |
| Population Density | 2,006 / km² | 1,706 / km² | 2,141 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,97,676 literate people and 52,537 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 23,016 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 670 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,537 | 12,955 | 39,582 |
| Literate Population | 3,97,676 | 1,04,864 | 2,92,812 |
| Illiterate Population | 73,222 | 19,112 | 54,110 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 23,016 | 5,924 | 17,092 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 670 | 182 | 488 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.