Population7,84,984Kannur
Males3,60,086
Females4,24,898
Literate6,69,734
Population Overview
Total population7,84,984
Males3,60,086
Females4,24,898
Sex ratio1,180per 1,000 males
Households1,65,323
Literacy
Literate6,69,734
Literacy %85.3%
Children (0–6 years)
Children 0–686,888
Child %11.1%
SC / ST
Workers — Total
Total workers2,32,274
Worker males0
Worker females0
Work participation %29.6%
Workers — Main
Workers — Marginal
Workers — Marginal (detail)
Marginal Workers — 3 to 6 months
Marginal Workers — 0 to 3 months
Top villages / towns by population
villages / towns comparison
34 villages / towns
villages / towns-wise data
| # | Village / Town | Population | Males | Females | Literate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kannur (M) | 56,823 | 26,298 | 30,525 | 48,536 |
| 2 | Chirakkal (CT) | 45,601 | 21,123 | 24,478 | 39,093 |
| 3 | Thottada (CT) | 40,818 | 18,483 | 22,335 | 35,281 |
| 4 | Madayi (CT) | 35,888 | 16,168 | 19,720 | 29,191 |
| 5 | Puzhathi (CT) | 35,212 | 16,924 | 18,288 | 30,109 |
| 6 | Pappinisseri (CT) | 35,134 | 15,988 | 19,146 | 29,766 |
| 7 | Elayavoor (CT) | 33,853 | 15,484 | 18,369 | 29,697 |
| 8 | Kalliasseri (CT) | 31,122 | 14,111 | 17,011 | 26,785 |
| 9 | Cheruthazham (CT) | 29,348 | 13,571 | 15,777 | 25,012 |
| 10 | Pallikkunnu (CT) | 27,820 | 12,732 | 15,088 | 24,655 |
| 11 | Mattool | 27,806 | 12,464 | 15,342 | 22,526 |
| 12 | Azhikode South (CT) | 25,195 | 11,369 | 13,826 | 22,047 |
| 13 | Muzhappilangad (CT) | 23,709 | 10,965 | 12,744 | 20,306 |
| 14 | Ancharakandy (CT) | 23,030 | 10,646 | 12,384 | 20,116 |
| 15 | Azhikode North (CT) | 22,128 | 10,157 | 11,971 | 19,094 |
| 16 | Munderi (CT) | 21,676 | 9,904 | 11,772 | 18,033 |
| 17 | Chelora (CT) | 20,952 | 9,497 | 11,455 | 18,079 |
| 18 | Ezhome (CT) | 19,261 | 8,716 | 10,545 | 16,307 |
| 19 | Kadachira (CT) | 18,979 | 8,698 | 10,281 | 16,652 |
| 20 | Kunhimangalam (CT) | 18,965 | 8,438 | 10,527 | 16,045 |
| 21 | Kannapuram (CT) | 18,459 | 8,220 | 10,239 | 15,998 |
| 22 | Iriveri (CT) | 17,231 | 7,873 | 9,358 | 14,671 |
| 23 | Chala (CT) | 17,088 | 7,698 | 9,390 | 14,686 |
| 24 | Varam (CT) | 17,008 | 7,661 | 9,347 | 14,228 |
| 25 | Peralassery (CT) | 16,821 | 7,687 | 9,134 | 14,766 |
| 26 | Cherukunnu (CT) | 16,111 | 7,153 | 8,958 | 13,546 |
| 27 | Kanhirode (CT) | 15,353 | 7,099 | 8,254 | 13,010 |
| 28 | Kannadiparamba (CT) | 13,677 | 6,056 | 7,621 | 11,120 |
| 29 | Narath (CT) | 13,092 | 5,979 | 7,113 | 10,647 |
| 30 | Mavilayi (CT) | 12,286 | 5,593 | 6,693 | 10,621 |
| 31 | Panapuzha | 11,355 | 5,398 | 5,957 | 9,368 |
| 32 | Kadannappalli (CT) | 10,430 | 4,848 | 5,582 | 8,705 |
| 33 | Valapattanam (CT) | 7,955 | 3,677 | 4,278 | 6,564 |
| 34 | Kannur Cantonment (CB) | 4,798 | 3,408 | 1,390 | 4,474 |