Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
10,974,029
Population
2,419,421
Households
1130
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
84.66%
Approx. literacy
Kannur has an aggregated population of 10,974,029. Approximately 45.98% live in rural areas (5,046,006) and 29.91% live in urban areas (3,281,972).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 5,046,006 | 3 |
| Kannur | 1,609,129 | 5 |
| Taliparamba | 2,017,366 | 35 |
| Thalassery | 2,301,528 | 25 |
Population summary
Kannur has a population of 10,974,029 (5,151,466 males and 5,822,563 females). The sex ratio is about 1130 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,974,029 |
| Male | 5,151,466 |
| Female | 5,822,563 |
| Rural population | 5,046,006 (45.98%) |
| Urban population | 3,281,972 (29.91%) |
| Households | 2,419,421 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 84.66%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 9,290,703 |
| Total illiterates | 1,683,326 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 356,962 (3.25%). ST: 201,786 (1.84%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 356,962 | 3.25% |
| ST | 201,786 | 1.84% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 1,192,495 (10.87%). Workers: 3,618,845 (32.98%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 1,192,495 | 10.87% |
| Total workers | 3,618,845 | 32.98% |
Largest villages by population
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kannur | 2,523,003 |
| Kannur | 1,640,986 |
| Thalassery | 973,131 |
| Kannur | 882,017 |
| Kannur | 784,984 |
| Taliparamba | 764,888 |
| Kannur | 745,823 |
| Thalassery | 617,865 |
| Taliparamba | 487,590 |
| Thalassery | 355,266 |