Malappuram
Malappuram is a district and city located in Kerala State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Malappuram district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Malappuram District overview
Malappuram is Town in Kerala serves as administrative headquarter of Malappuram district. Total area of Malappuram District is 3,554 km² including 2,654 km² rural area and 900 km² urban area. There are 6 Talukas part of Malappuram District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Malappuram District, Malappuram has 83 villages.
Nilambur is the largest tehsil in Malappuram district by area covering 1343.29 km2 and Ponnani is the smallest tehsil in Malappuram district by area covering 200.35 km2. Tirur is the largest tehsil by population while Ponnani is the smallest tehsil by population in Malappuram district.
Population of Malappuram District
As of the 2011 census, Malappuram district has a population of approximately 4,112,920 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,817,211 and rular population of 2,295,709. The population density in Malappuram region is about 1,157.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,960,328 | 2,152,592 | 4,112,920 |
| Rural | 1,095,308 | 1,200,401 | 2,295,709 |
| Urban | 865,020 | 952,191 | 1,817,211 |
Households of Malappuram District
There are about 793,999 houses in the district, including 345,962 urban houses and 448,037 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.18 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 793,999 |
| Rural | 448,037 |
| Urban | 345,962 |
List Of Taluka in Malappuram District
Malappuram district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Malappuram 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 Malappuram:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ernad | 703.9 | 910,978 |
| Nilambur | 1,343.3 | 574,059 |
| Perinthalmanna | 505.9 | 606,396 |
| Ponnani | 200.4 | 379,798 |
| Tirur | 447.7 | 928,672 |
| Tirurangadi | 322.0 | 713,017 |
Frequently Asked Question About Malappuram District
How many villages are there in Malappuram district ?
There are 83 villages in the Malappuram district.
What is the population of Malappuram district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Malappuram district is 4,112,920
How many town or city are there in Malappuram district ?
There are 44 town or city in the Malappuram district.
How many Taluka in Malappuram district ?
There are 6 Taluka in Malappuram district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Malappuram district
Nilambur is the largest Taluka in Malappuram district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Malappuram district ?
Ponnani is the smallest Taluka in Malappuram district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Malappuram district ?
Tirur is the most populated Taluka in Malappuram district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Malappuram district ?
Ponnani is the most least populated Taluka in Malappuram district.