Taluka at a glance
All 28 villages
- Ayancheri (CT)ആയഞ്ചേരി
- Azhiyur (CT)അഴിയൂർ
- Chekkiad (CT)ചെക്യാട്
- Chorode (CT)ചോറോട്
- Edacheri (CT)എടച്ചേരി
- Eramala (CT)ഏറാമല
- Kavilumparaകാവിലുമ്പാറ
- Kayakkodiകായക്കൊടി
- Kottappally (CT)കോട്ടപ്പള്ളി
- Kunnummal (CT)കുന്നുമ്മൽ
- Kuttiadiകുറ്റ്യാടി
- Maniyur (CT)മണിയൂർ
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Largest villages in Vatakara
Census 2011 population
Vatakara taluka
Vatakara is a taluka of Kozhikode district, Kerala, with 28 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory and a rural population of 2,40,044 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
Taluka officials
All 28 villages of Vatakara
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Sorted alphabetically
Ayancheri (CT)
Azhiyur (CT)
Chekkiad (CT)
Chorode (CT)
Edacheri (CT)
Eramala (CT)
Kavilumpara
Kayakkodi
Kottappally (CT)
Kunnummal (CT)
Kuttiadi
Maniyur (CT)
Maruthonkara
Nadakkuthazha
Nadapuram (CT)
Narippatta
Onchiam
Palayad (CT)
Purameri
Thinoor
Thiruvallur
Thuneri (CT)
Valayam (CT)
Vanimel
Vatakara
Velom
Vilangad
Villiappally (CT)
Villages of Vatakara
10 of 28 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Vatakara taluka 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
- 2,40,044 Census 2011
- Male population
- 1,13,796 Census 2011
- Female population
- 1,26,248 Census 2011
- Households
- 54,975 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 12 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 1,109 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 4.4 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 93.0% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Vatakara
Based on the 28 of 28 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices near Vatakara
Latest reports from markets in Kozhikode district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus | Quilandy Market | 3,400 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Kallachi Market | 3,300 | 3,700 | 3,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd | Thamarassery Market | 2,300 | 2,500 | 2,300 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green | Quilandy Market | 6,500 | 6,600 | 6,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Thamarassery Market | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd | Quilandy Market | 5,800 | 6,200 | 6,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd | Thamarassery Market | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Quilandy Market | 3,900 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Quilandy Market | 2,700 | 3,000 | 2,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot | Thamarassery Market | 3,500 | 3,800 | 3,700 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower | Quilandy Market | 5,200 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cluster beans | Quilandy Market | 4,200 | 4,500 | 4,300 | 27 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 Vatakara's shops.
News near Vatakara
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
No official news for Vatakara 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 Vatakara
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Vatakara right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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People often ask about Vatakara taluka
Which district is Vatakara taluka in?
Vatakara is a taluka of Kozhikode district in Kerala.
How many villages are there in Vatakara taluka?
28 revenue villages are listed under Vatakara taluka in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the population of Vatakara taluka?
The villages of Vatakara taluka had a combined population of 2,40,044 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the pincode of Vatakara taluka?
Villages in Vatakara taluka use 19 pincodes: 673101, 673102, 673104, 673309, 673501, 673502, 673503, 673504, 673505, 673506, 673507, 673508 and others.
What is the LGD code of Vatakara taluka?
The Local Government Directory code of Vatakara taluka is 5638.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.