Kannur
Kannur is a district and city located in Kerala State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kannur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Kannur District overview
Kannur is Town in Kerala serves as administrative headquarter of Kannur district. Total area of Kannur District is 2,961 km² including 1,957 km² rural area and 1,004 km² urban area. There are 3 Talukas part of Kannur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kannur District, Kannur has 56 villages.
Taliparamba is the largest tehsil in Kannur district by area covering 1330.66 km2 and Kannur is the smallest tehsil in Kannur district by area covering 430.56 km2. Thalassery is the largest tehsil by population while Taliparamba is the smallest tehsil by population in Kannur district.
Population of Kannur District
As of the 2011 census, Kannur district has a population of approximately 2,523,003 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,640,986 and rular population of 882,017. The population density in Kannur region is about 852.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,181,446 | 1,341,557 | 2,523,003 |
| Rural | 425,682 | 456,335 | 882,017 |
| Urban | 755,764 | 885,222 | 1,640,986 |
Households of Kannur District
There are about 554,298 houses in the district, including 352,069 urban houses and 202,229 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.55 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 554,298 |
| Rural | 202,229 |
| Urban | 352,069 |
List Of Taluka in Kannur District
Kannur district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 3 tehsils in Kannur district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Kannur:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kannur | 430.6 | 784,984 |
| Taliparamba | 1,330.7 | 764,888 |
| Thalassery | 1,206.1 | 973,131 |
Frequently Asked Question About Kannur District
How many villages are there in Kannur district ?
There are 56 villages in the Kannur district.
What is the population of Kannur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kannur district is 2,523,003
How many town or city are there in Kannur district ?
There are 67 town or city in the Kannur district.
How many Taluka in Kannur district ?
There are 3 Taluka in Kannur district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Kannur district
Taliparamba is the largest Taluka in Kannur district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Kannur district ?
Kannur is the smallest Taluka in Kannur district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Kannur district ?
Thalassery is the most populated Taluka in Kannur district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Kannur district ?
Taliparamba is the most least populated Taluka in Kannur district.