Thrissur
Thrissur 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 Thrissur Block (CD) is 05654. The total area of Thrissur Taluka is 630 km², which includes 255.66 km² of rural area and 374.46 km² of urban area. Thrissur has a sex ratio of approximately 1076 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thrissur Taluka
Thrissur Taluka has a total of 58 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 Thrissur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adat | Adat | Thrissur |
| 2 | Alappad | Chazhoor | Thrissur (10 km) |
| 3 | Anjur | Kaiparamba | Thrissur |
| 4 | Anthicad | Anthicad | Thrissur |
| 5 | Arattupuzha | Cherpu | Thrissur (11 km) |
| 6 | Avanur | Avanur | Thrissur |
| 7 | Avinissery | Avinissery | Thrissur |
| 8 | Chalakkal | Adat | Thrissur (10 km) |
| 9 | Chazhoor | Chazhoor | Thrissur (10 km) |
| 10 | Cherpu | Cherpu | Thrissur |
| 11 | Chevvoor | Cherpu | Thrissur |
| 12 | Chittilappilly | Kaiparamba | Thrissur |
| 13 | Choolissery | Avanur | Thrissur |
| 14 | Edakkalathur | Tholur | Thrissur |
| 15 | Eravu | Arimpoor | Thrissur |
| 16 | Inchamudi | Chazhoor | Thrissur (20 km) |
| 17 | Kainoor | Nadathara | Thrissur |
| 18 | Kaiparamba | Kaiparamba | Thrissur |
| 19 | Karamuck | Manallur | Thrissur |
| 20 | Killannur | Mulakunnathukavu | Thrissur |
| 21 | Kizhakkummuri | Thanniyam | Thrissur |
| 22 | Kizhuppillikkara | Thanniyam | Thrissur |
| 23 | Kodannur | Paralam | Thrissur |
| 24 | Kolazhy | Kolazhy | Thrissur |
| 25 | Kozhukkully | Nadathara | Thrissur |
| 26 | Kurichikkara | Madakkathara | Thrissur |
| 27 | Kurumpilavu | Chazhoor | Thrissur |
| 28 | Kuttoor | Kolazhy | Thrissur |
| 29 | Madakkathara | Madakkathara | Thrissur (9 km) |
| 30 | Manakkody | Arimpoor | Thrissur |
| 31 | Manalur | Manallur | Thrissur |
| 32 | Mannamangalam | Puthur | Thrissur (10 km) |
| 33 | Marathakkara | Puthur | Thrissur |
| 34 | Mulayam | Nadathara | Thrissur (9 km) |
| 35 | Nadathara | Nadathara | Thrissur |
| 36 | Oorakam | Cherpu | Thrissur |
| 37 | Padiyam | Anthicad | Thrissur |
| 38 | Palissery | Avinissery | Thrissur |
| 39 | Pallippuram | Paralam | Thrissur (15 km) |
| 40 | Pananchery | Pananchery | Thrissur (10 km) |
| 41 | Parakkad | Arimpoor | Thrissur |
| 42 | Paralam | Paralam | Thrissur |
| 43 | Peechi | Pananchery | Thrissur (10 km) |
| 44 | Peramangalam | Kaiparamba | Thrissur |
| 45 | Pottore | Kolazhy | Thrissur |
| 46 | Pullu | Anthicad | Thrissur (10 km) |
| 47 | Puranattukara | Adat | Thrissur |
| 48 | Puthur | Puthur | Thrissur |
| 49 | Puzhakkal | Adat | Thrissur |
| 50 | Thangalur | Kaiparamba | Thrissur |
| 51 | Thanniyam | Thanniyam | Thrissur |
| 52 | Tholur | Tholur | Thrissur |
| 53 | Vadakkummuri | Thanniyam | Thrissur |
| 54 | Vallachira | Vallachira | Thrissur |
| 55 | Velappaya | Avanur | Thrissur (10 km) |
| 56 | Vellanikkara | Madakkathara | Thrissur |
| 57 | Veluthur | Arimpoor | Thrissur |
| 58 | Venginissery | Avinissery | Thrissur |
Population of Thrissur Taluka
The population profile of Thrissur 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 Thrissur 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 | 8,74,615 | 1,13,009 | 7,61,606 |
| Male Population | 4,21,259 | 54,669 | 3,66,590 |
| Female Population | 4,53,356 | 58,340 | 3,95,016 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 76,372 | 9,931 | 66,441 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 38,956 | 4,990 | 33,966 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,416 | 4,941 | 32,475 |
| Literate Population | 7,67,438 | 96,979 | 6,70,459 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,72,812 | 47,843 | 3,24,969 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,94,626 | 49,136 | 3,45,490 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,07,177 | 16,030 | 91,147 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 48,447 | 6,826 | 41,621 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 58,730 | 9,204 | 49,526 |
| Total Households | 2,15,213 | 27,880 | 1,87,333 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thrissur Taluka is around 8,74,615 people. This includes 4,21,259 males and 4,53,356 females. Rural population is about 1,13,009 (54,669 males and 58,340 females), while urban population is nearly 7,61,606 (3,66,590 males and 3,95,016 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 76,372 of the population, with 38,956 boys and 37,416 girls. Rural areas have 9,931 children, and urban areas have about 66,441 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,67,438 literate people in Thrissur Taluka, including 3,72,812 literate males and 3,94,626 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 96,979 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,70,459 people.
- About 1,07,177 people in Thrissur Taluka are not literate, including 48,447 males and 58,730 females. Rural areas include 16,030 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 91,147 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,15,213 households, with 27,880 in villages and 1,87,333 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thrissur 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 | 86,696 | 12,855 | 73,841 |
| SC Male Population | 41,791 | 6,146 | 35,645 |
| SC Female Population | 44,905 | 6,709 | 38,196 |
| Total ST Population | 3,130 | 1,652 | 1,478 |
| ST Male Population | 1,466 | 786 | 680 |
| ST Female Population | 1,664 | 866 | 798 |
| Population Density | 1,388 / km² | 442 / km² | 2,034 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thrissur Taluka is approximately 86,696 people, including 41,791 males and 44,905 females. Around 12,855 people live in rural parts. Nearly 73,841 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thrissur Taluka is about 3,130 people, including 1,466 males and 1,664 females. Around 1,652 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,478 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,388 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 442 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,034 people per sq. km.