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, the sub-district code of Kodungallur Block (CD) is 05655. The total area of Kodungallur Taluka is 145 km², which includes 20.11 km² of rural area and 125.28 km² of urban area. Kodungallur has a sex ratio of approximately 1138 females per 1,000 males.
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 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
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kodungallur Taluka is around 3,12,238 people. This includes 1,45,998 males and 1,66,240 females. Rural population is about 44,268 (20,734 males and 23,534 females), while urban population is nearly 2,67,970 (1,25,264 males and 1,42,706 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 31,845 of the population, with 16,303 boys and 15,542 girls. Rural areas have 4,906 children, and urban areas have about 26,939 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,67,214 literate people in Kodungallur Taluka, including 1,25,904 literate males and 1,41,310 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 37,047 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,30,167 people.
- About 45,024 people in Kodungallur Taluka are not literate, including 20,094 males and 24,930 females. Rural areas include 7,221 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 37,803 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 76,926 households, with 10,658 in villages and 66,268 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kodungallur 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kodungallur Taluka is approximately 30,055 people, including 14,597 males and 15,458 females. Around 2,905 people live in rural parts. Nearly 27,150 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kodungallur Taluka is about 690 people, including 319 males and 371 females. Around 84 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 606 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,148 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,201 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,139 people per sq. km.