All Information About Ponnani Subdistrict
Detailed information about Ponnani Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Ponnani is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Malappuram District of Kerala State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Ponnani - പൊന്നാനി |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5646 |
| District | Malappuram |
| Census Code 2011 | 5646 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 11 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Chalakudy (Code: 486) |
| Assembly Constituency | Angamaly (Code: 3739) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Angamaly | Roji M John ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ponnani Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
379,798
M: 176,887
F: 202,911 |
| Rural |
161,956
M: 75,168
F: 86,788 |
| Urban |
217,842
M: 101,719
F: 116,123 |
Number of Households: 74,660
Population Distribution
Total: 379,798 (Male: 176,887, Female: 202,911)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,397 (Male: 25,057, Female: 24,340)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 31,711 (Male: 15,562, Female: 16,149)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 785 (Male: 380, Female: 405)
Literate Population
Total: 305,646 (Male: 144,167, Female: 161,479)
Illiterate Population
Total: 74,152 (Male: 32,720, Female: 41,432)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 99,586 (Male: 82,600, Female: 16,986)
Main Workers
Total: 79,420 (Male: 68,487, Female: 10,933)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,166 (Male: 14,113, Female: 6,053)
Non-Workers
Total: 280,212 (Male: 94,287, Female: 185,925)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,636 (Male: 2,386, Female: 250)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,868 (Male: 3,043, Female: 825)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,729 (Male: 1,484, Female: 245)
- Other Workers: 71,187 (Male: 61,574, Female: 9,613)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 909 (Male: 559, Female: 350)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,338 (Male: 1,454, Female: 884)
- Household Industry Workers: 588 (Male: 438, Female: 150)
- Other Workers: 16,331 (Male: 11,662, Female: 4,669)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ponnani Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
379,798
M: 176,887
F: 202,911 |
| Rural |
161,956
M: 75,168
F: 86,788 |
| Urban |
217,842
M: 101,719
F: 116,123 |
Number of Households: 74,660
Population Distribution
Total: 379,798 (Male: 176,887, Female: 202,911)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,397 (Male: 25,057, Female: 24,340)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 31,711 (Male: 15,562, Female: 16,149)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 785 (Male: 380, Female: 405)
Literate Population
Total: 305,646 (Male: 144,167, Female: 161,479)
Illiterate Population
Total: 74,152 (Male: 32,720, Female: 41,432)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 99,586 (Male: 82,600, Female: 16,986)
Main Workers
Total: 79,420 (Male: 68,487, Female: 10,933)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,166 (Male: 14,113, Female: 6,053)
Non-Workers
Total: 280,212 (Male: 94,287, Female: 185,925)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,636 (Male: 2,386, Female: 250)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,868 (Male: 3,043, Female: 825)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,729 (Male: 1,484, Female: 245)
- Other Workers: 71,187 (Male: 61,574, Female: 9,613)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 909 (Male: 559, Female: 350)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,338 (Male: 1,454, Female: 884)
- Household Industry Workers: 588 (Male: 438, Female: 150)
- Other Workers: 16,331 (Male: 11,662, Female: 4,669)
Grampanchayat List of Ponnani Tehsil/Taluka
Ponnani Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 11 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Ponnani. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ponnani
Ponnani is located in the Malappuram District of Kerala State, India.
Ponnani Tehsil has 11 villages.
Ponnani has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Ponnani is 379,798.
In Ponnani, there are 176,887 males and 202,911 females.
There are 49,397 children in Ponnani, comprising 25,057 males and 24,340 females.
In Ponnani, the literate population is 305,646 (144,167 males and 161,479 females). The illiterate population is 74,152 (32,720 males and 41,432 females).