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. There are about 16 villages in kodungallur taluka, which you can browse from kodungallur taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Kodungallur Taluka
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ala | Sree Narayanapuram | Kodungallur |
| 2 | Azhikode | Eriyad | Kodungallur (6 km) |
| 3 | Chendrappini | Edathiruthy | Kodungallur |
| 4 | Edathiruthy | Edathiruthy | Kodungallur |
| 5 | Edavilangu | Edavilangu | Kodungallur |
| 6 | Eriyad | Eriyad | Kodungallur |
| 7 | Kaipamangalam | Kaipamangalam | Kodungallur |
| 8 | Koolimuttam | Mathilakam | Kodungallur (10 km) |
| 9 | Madathumpady | Poyya | Kodungallur |
| 10 | Methala | N/A | Kodungallur |
| 11 | Padinjare Vemballur | Sree Narayanapuram | Kodungallur (8 km) |
| 12 | Pallippuram | Poyya | Kodungallur |
| 13 | Panangad | Sree Narayanapuram | Kodungallur |
| 14 | Pappinivattom | Mathilakam | Kodungallur |
| 15 | Perinjanam | Perinjanam | Kodungallur |
| 16 | Poyya | Poyya | Kodungallur |
Population of Kodungallur Taluka
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,268 | 2,67,970 | 3,12,238 |
| Male Population | 20,734 | 1,25,264 | 1,45,998 |
| Female Population | 23,534 | 1,42,706 | 1,66,240 |
| Population Density | 2,201 / km² | 2,139 / km² | 2,148 / km² |
Households in Kodungallur Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 10,658 |
| Urban Households | 66,268 |
| Total Households | 76,926 |