Kodungallur

Kodungallur 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 Kodungallur Block (CD) is 05655. Total area of kodungallur taluka is 145 km² including 20.11 km² rural area and 125.28 km² urban area. Kodungallur taluka has a population of 3,12,238 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,67,970 while rural population is 44,268. Kodungallur has a sex ratio of approximately 1138 females for every 1,000 males. Kodungallur taluka has a population density of 2148 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 76,926 houses in the sub-district, including 66,268 urban houses and 10,658 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 85.58% population of kodungallur taluka is literate, out of which 86.24% males and 85.00% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kodungallur Taluka

Kodungallur Taluka has a total of 16 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 Kodungallur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ala Sree Narayanapuram Kodungallur
2Azhikode Eriyad Kodungallur (6 km)
3Chendrappini Edathiruthy Kodungallur
4Edathiruthy Edathiruthy Kodungallur
5Edavilangu Edavilangu Kodungallur
6Eriyad Eriyad Kodungallur
7Kaipamangalam Kaipamangalam Kodungallur
8Koolimuttam Mathilakam Kodungallur (10 km)
9Madathumpady Poyya Kodungallur
10Methala N/A Kodungallur
11Padinjare Vemballur Sree Narayanapuram Kodungallur (8 km)
12Pallippuram Poyya Kodungallur
13Panangad Sree Narayanapuram Kodungallur
14Pappinivattom Mathilakam Kodungallur
15Perinjanam Perinjanam Kodungallur
16Poyya Poyya Kodungallur

Population of Kodungallur Taluka

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 3,12,238 44,268 2,67,970
Male Population 1,45,998 20,734 1,25,264
Female Population 1,66,240 23,534 1,42,706
Child Population (Age 0–6) 31,845 4,906 26,939
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,303 2,491 13,812
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,542 2,415 13,127
Literate Population 2,67,214 37,047 2,30,167
Literate Male Population 1,25,904 17,596 1,08,308
Literate Female Population 1,41,310 19,451 1,21,859
Illiterate Population 45,024 7,221 37,803
Illiterate Male Population 20,094 3,138 16,956
Illiterate Female Population 24,930 4,083 20,847
Total Households 76,926 10,658 66,268

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kodungallur 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 30,055 2,905 27,150
SC Male Population 14,597 1,419 13,178
SC Female Population 15,458 1,486 13,972
Total ST Population 690 84 606
ST Male Population 319 40 279
ST Female Population 371 44 327
Population Density 2,148 / km² 2,201 / km² 2,139 / km²