Kozhikode


Kozhikode is a district and city located in Kerala State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kozhikode district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.

Kozhikode District overview


Kozhikode is Town in Kerala serves as administrative headquarter of Kozhikode district. Total area of Kozhikode District is 2,345 km² including 1,401 km² rural area and 944 km² urban area. There are 3 Talukas part of Kozhikode District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kozhikode District, Kozhikode has 51 villages.

Kozhikode is the largest tehsil in Kozhikode district by area covering 1032.08 km2 and Vadakara is the smallest tehsil in Kozhikode district by area covering 575.57 km2. Kozhikode is the largest tehsil by population while Vadakara is the smallest tehsil by population in Kozhikode district.

Population of Kozhikode District


As of the 2011 census, Kozhikode district has a population of approximately 3,086,293 peoples which is divided into urban population of 2,072,572 and rular population of 1,013,721. The population density in Kozhikode region is about 1,316.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 1,470,942 1,615,351 3,086,293
Rural 484,784 528,937 1,013,721
Urban 986,158 1,086,414 2,072,572

Households of Kozhikode District


There are about 697,710 houses in the district, including 462,007 urban houses and 235,703 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.42 people

Type Households
Total 697,710
Rural 235,703
Urban 462,007

List Of Taluka in Kozhikode District


Kozhikode district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 3 tehsils in Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode:

Taluka Area(km²) Population
Kozhikode 1,032.1 1,670,860
Quilandy 731.1 728,168
Vadakara 575.6 687,265

Frequently Asked Question About Kozhikode District


How many villages are there in Kozhikode district ?

There are 51 villages in the Kozhikode district.

What is the population of Kozhikode district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Kozhikode district is 3,086,293

How many town or city are there in Kozhikode district ?

There are 51 town or city in the Kozhikode district.

How many Taluka in Kozhikode district ?

There are 3 Taluka in Kozhikode district.

Which is the largest Taluka in Kozhikode district

Kozhikode is the largest Taluka in Kozhikode district.

Which is the smallest Taluka in Kozhikode district ?

Vadakara is the smallest Taluka in Kozhikode district.

Which is the most populated Taluka in Kozhikode district ?

Kozhikode is the most populated Taluka in Kozhikode district.

Which is the least populated Taluka in Kozhikode district ?

Vadakara is the most least populated Taluka in Kozhikode district.