All Information About Vatakara Subdistrict
Detailed information about Vatakara Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Vatakara is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kozhikode District of Kerala State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Vatakara - വടകര |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5638 |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Census Code 2011 | 5638 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 22 |
| Number of Villages | 28 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Vadakara (Code: 501) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kuttiadi (Code: 3844) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kuttiadi | K P Kunhammed Kutti Master ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Vatakara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
687,265
M: 322,063
F: 365,202 |
| Rural |
240,044
M: 113,796
F: 126,248 |
| Urban |
447,221
M: 208,267
F: 238,954 |
Number of Households: 152,553
Population Distribution
Total: 687,265 (Male: 322,063, Female: 365,202)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 77,629 (Male: 39,161, Female: 38,468)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 15,493 (Male: 7,593, Female: 7,900)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,487 (Male: 1,694, Female: 1,793)
Literate Population
Total: 570,648 (Male: 273,948, Female: 296,700)
Illiterate Population
Total: 116,617 (Male: 48,115, Female: 68,502)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 190,588 (Male: 154,766, Female: 35,822)
Main Workers
Total: 148,359 (Male: 127,485, Female: 20,874)
Marginal Workers
Total: 42,229 (Male: 27,281, Female: 14,948)
Non-Workers
Total: 496,677 (Male: 167,297, Female: 329,380)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,338 (Male: 2,943, Female: 395)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,081 (Male: 8,182, Female: 1,899)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,975 (Male: 1,634, Female: 341)
- Other Workers: 132,965 (Male: 114,726, Female: 18,239)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,559 (Male: 1,104, Female: 455)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,216 (Male: 4,750, Female: 2,466)
- Household Industry Workers: 767 (Male: 514, Female: 253)
- Other Workers: 32,687 (Male: 20,913, Female: 11,774)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Vatakara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
687,265
M: 322,063
F: 365,202 |
| Rural |
240,044
M: 113,796
F: 126,248 |
| Urban |
447,221
M: 208,267
F: 238,954 |
Number of Households: 152,553
Population Distribution
Total: 687,265 (Male: 322,063, Female: 365,202)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 77,629 (Male: 39,161, Female: 38,468)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 15,493 (Male: 7,593, Female: 7,900)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,487 (Male: 1,694, Female: 1,793)
Literate Population
Total: 570,648 (Male: 273,948, Female: 296,700)
Illiterate Population
Total: 116,617 (Male: 48,115, Female: 68,502)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 190,588 (Male: 154,766, Female: 35,822)
Main Workers
Total: 148,359 (Male: 127,485, Female: 20,874)
Marginal Workers
Total: 42,229 (Male: 27,281, Female: 14,948)
Non-Workers
Total: 496,677 (Male: 167,297, Female: 329,380)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,338 (Male: 2,943, Female: 395)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,081 (Male: 8,182, Female: 1,899)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,975 (Male: 1,634, Female: 341)
- Other Workers: 132,965 (Male: 114,726, Female: 18,239)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,559 (Male: 1,104, Female: 455)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,216 (Male: 4,750, Female: 2,466)
- Household Industry Workers: 767 (Male: 514, Female: 253)
- Other Workers: 32,687 (Male: 20,913, Female: 11,774)
Grampanchayat List of Vatakara Tehsil/Taluka
Vatakara Tehsil comprises 22 Gram Panchayats and 28 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Vatakara. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vatakara
Vatakara is located in the Kozhikode District of Kerala State, India.
Vatakara Tehsil has 28 villages.
Vatakara has a total of 22 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Vatakara is 687,265.
In Vatakara, there are 322,063 males and 365,202 females.
There are 77,629 children in Vatakara, comprising 39,161 males and 38,468 females.
In Vatakara, the literate population is 570,648 (273,948 males and 296,700 females). The illiterate population is 116,617 (48,115 males and 68,502 females).