Palakkad
Palakkad is a district and city located in Kerala State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Palakkad district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Palakkad District overview
Palakkad is Town in Kerala serves as administrative headquarter of Palakkad district. Total area of Palakkad District is 4,482 km² including 4,082 km² rural area and 400 km² urban area. There are 5 Talukas part of Palakkad District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Palakkad District, Palakkad has 131 villages.
Mannarkad is the largest tehsil in Palakkad district by area covering 1209.39 km2 and Alathur is the smallest tehsil in Palakkad district by area covering 571.07 km2. Ottappalam is the largest tehsil by population while Mannarkad is the smallest tehsil by population in Palakkad district.
Population of Palakkad District
As of the 2011 census, Palakkad district has a population of approximately 2,809,934 peoples which is divided into urban population of 676,810 and rular population of 2,133,124. The population density in Palakkad region is about 627.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,359,478 | 1,450,456 | 2,809,934 |
| Rural | 1,031,466 | 1,101,658 | 2,133,124 |
| Urban | 328,012 | 348,798 | 676,810 |
Households of Palakkad District
There are about 637,220 houses in the district, including 154,935 urban houses and 482,285 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.41 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 637,220 |
| Rural | 482,285 |
| Urban | 154,935 |
List Of Taluka in Palakkad District
Palakkad district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 5 tehsils in Palakkad 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 Palakkad:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Alathur | 571.1 | 444,995 |
| Chittur | 1,136.2 | 437,738 |
| Mannarkad | 1,209.4 | 384,393 |
| Ottappalam | 846.0 | 930,692 |
| Palakkad | 713.1 | 612,116 |
Frequently Asked Question About Palakkad District
How many villages are there in Palakkad district ?
There are 131 villages in the Palakkad district.
What is the population of Palakkad district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Palakkad district is 2,809,934
How many town or city are there in Palakkad district ?
There are 21 town or city in the Palakkad district.
How many Taluka in Palakkad district ?
There are 5 Taluka in Palakkad district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Palakkad district
Mannarkad is the largest Taluka in Palakkad district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Palakkad district ?
Alathur is the smallest Taluka in Palakkad district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Palakkad district ?
Ottappalam is the most populated Taluka in Palakkad district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Palakkad district ?
Mannarkad is the most least populated Taluka in Palakkad district.