District at a glance
All 5 talukas
Largest villages in Kannur district
- AlakodeTaliparamba taluka33,173
- ThrippangotturThalassery taluka29,911
- AralamIritty taluka29,328
- MattoolKannur taluka27,806
- VelladTaliparamba taluka25,875
- RamanthaliPayyannur taluka25,711
- PayyavoorTaliparamba taluka22,998
- VayathurIritty taluka22,743
- ChavasseryIritty taluka22,480
- AyyankunnuIritty taluka22,436
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Kannur district
60 PIN codes across the villages of Kannur district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
- 670306× 6
- 670643× 6
- 670142× 5
- 670307× 5
- 670571× 5
- 670301× 4
- 670650× 4
- 670673× 4
- 670702× 4
- 670703× 4
- 670511× 3
- 670592× 3
- 670601× 3
- 670621× 3
- 670631× 3
- 670642× 3
- 670706× 3
- 670006× 2
- 670009× 2
- 670303× 2
- 670521× 2
- 670593× 2
- 670595× 2
- 670602× 2
and 36 more PIN codes
Kannur district
Kannur is a district of Kerala. The Local Government Directory lists 5 talukas and 133 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 8,82,017 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 5 talukas of Kannur
Click any taluka to see its villages, posts, and local services.
Gram panchayats of Kannur, taluka-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Kannur, by distance →
Compare Kannur's two largest villages, Alakode and Thrippangottur →
Sorted alphabetically
Villages of Kannur
31 of 133 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Kannur district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 8,82,017 Census 2011
- Male population
- 4,25,682 Census 2011
- Female population
- 4,56,335 Census 2011
- Households
- 2,02,229 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 56 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 1,072 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 4.4 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 93.7% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Kannur
Based on the 109 of 133 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Kannur
Latest reports from markets in Kannur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus | Payyannur Market | 3,800 | 4,000 | 3,900 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) | Payyannur Market | 35,000 | 37,000 | 36,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd | Payyannur Market | 2,700 | 2,900 | 2,800 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana | Taliparamba Market | 7,400 | 7,600 | 7,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Nendra Bale | Maloor VFPCK Market | 6,300 | 6,500 | 6,400 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green | Kannur Market | 7,000 | 7,500 | 7,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green | Payyannur Market | 6,400 | 6,600 | 6,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Kannur Market | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Black pepper | Kannur Market | 67,000 | 69,000 | 68,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Black pepper | Payyannur Market | 63,000 | 65,000 | 64,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Kannur Market | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Copra | Payyannur Market | 13,100 | 13,300 | 13,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cowpea(Veg) · Cowpea (Veg) | Kannur Market | 4,600 | 4,900 | 4,700 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Payyannur Market | 3,200 | 3,400 | 3,300 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Kannur Market | 2,400 | 2,800 | 2,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Taliparamba Market | 3,500 | 3,700 | 3,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Taliparamba Market | 5,900 | 6,100 | 6,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Kannur Market | 5,600 | 5,800 | 5,700 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Taliparamba Market | 5,400 | 5,600 | 5,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Taliparamba Market | 2,600 | 2,800 | 2,700 | 26 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kannur's shops.
News near Kannur
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
No official news for Kannur in the last 30 days. We check government press releases every night.
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Kannur
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Kannur right now. We check official commission notices every night.
All government job notices · Apply only on the official website. Never pay anyone for a government job.
Events in Kannur → · All emergency numbers →
Essential services & places near Kannur
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (1,712)
- Hospitals & clinics (709)
- Schools & anganwadis (1,321)
- Colleges & universities (209)
- Police & fire stations (65)
- Revenue & panchayat offices (40)
- Government offices (464)
- Temples (588)
- Churches (153)
- Mosques (261)
- Other places of worship (54)
- Transport (853)
- Agriculture services (188)
- Community places (830)
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel.
People often ask about Kannur district
Which state is Kannur district in?
Kannur district is in Kerala.
How many talukas and villages are there in Kannur district?
Kannur district has 5 talukas and 133 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Kannur district?
The villages of Kannur district had a combined population of 8,82,017 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Kannur district?
The Local Government Directory code of Kannur district is 557.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.