All Information About Thalassery Subdistrict
Detailed information about Thalassery Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Thalassery is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kannur District of Kerala State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Thalassery - തലശ്ശേരി |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5634 |
| District | Kannur |
| Census Code 2011 | 5634 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 19 |
| Number of Villages | 35 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kannur (Code: 489) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dharmadam (Code: 3760) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dharmadam | Pinarayi Vijayan ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Thalassery Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
973,131
M: 455,549
F: 517,582 |
| Rural |
355,266
M: 171,102
F: 184,164 |
| Urban |
617,865
M: 284,447
F: 333,418 |
Number of Households: 213,603
Population Distribution
Total: 973,131 (Male: 455,549, Female: 517,582)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 104,298 (Male: 52,982, Female: 51,316)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 15,762 (Male: 7,632, Female: 8,130)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 22,311 (Male: 10,817, Female: 11,494)
Literate Population
Total: 828,855 (Male: 391,408, Female: 437,447)
Illiterate Population
Total: 144,276 (Male: 64,141, Female: 80,135)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 321,612 (Male: 238,251, Female: 83,361)
Main Workers
Total: 270,276 (Male: 210,087, Female: 60,189)
Marginal Workers
Total: 51,336 (Male: 28,164, Female: 23,172)
Non-Workers
Total: 651,519 (Male: 217,298, Female: 434,221)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,314 (Male: 10,954, Female: 2,360)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,313 (Male: 18,324, Female: 9,989)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,742 (Male: 2,643, Female: 1,099)
- Other Workers: 224,907 (Male: 178,166, Female: 46,741)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,613 (Male: 1,545, Female: 1,068)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,915 (Male: 4,816, Female: 5,099)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,183 (Male: 547, Female: 636)
- Other Workers: 37,625 (Male: 21,256, Female: 16,369)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Thalassery Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
973,131
M: 455,549
F: 517,582 |
| Rural |
355,266
M: 171,102
F: 184,164 |
| Urban |
617,865
M: 284,447
F: 333,418 |
Number of Households: 213,603
Population Distribution
Total: 973,131 (Male: 455,549, Female: 517,582)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 104,298 (Male: 52,982, Female: 51,316)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 15,762 (Male: 7,632, Female: 8,130)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 22,311 (Male: 10,817, Female: 11,494)
Literate Population
Total: 828,855 (Male: 391,408, Female: 437,447)
Illiterate Population
Total: 144,276 (Male: 64,141, Female: 80,135)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 321,612 (Male: 238,251, Female: 83,361)
Main Workers
Total: 270,276 (Male: 210,087, Female: 60,189)
Marginal Workers
Total: 51,336 (Male: 28,164, Female: 23,172)
Non-Workers
Total: 651,519 (Male: 217,298, Female: 434,221)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,314 (Male: 10,954, Female: 2,360)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,313 (Male: 18,324, Female: 9,989)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,742 (Male: 2,643, Female: 1,099)
- Other Workers: 224,907 (Male: 178,166, Female: 46,741)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,613 (Male: 1,545, Female: 1,068)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,915 (Male: 4,816, Female: 5,099)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,183 (Male: 547, Female: 636)
- Other Workers: 37,625 (Male: 21,256, Female: 16,369)
Grampanchayat List of Thalassery Tehsil/Taluka
Thalassery Tehsil comprises 19 Gram Panchayats and 35 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Thalassery. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thalassery
Thalassery is located in the Kannur District of Kerala State, India.
Thalassery Tehsil has 35 villages.
Thalassery has a total of 19 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Thalassery is 973,131.
In Thalassery, there are 455,549 males and 517,582 females.
There are 104,298 children in Thalassery, comprising 52,982 males and 51,316 females.
In Thalassery, the literate population is 828,855 (391,408 males and 437,447 females). The illiterate population is 144,276 (64,141 males and 80,135 females).