Taluka at a glance
Largest villages in Ernad
Census 2011 population
Ernad taluka
Ernad is a taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala, with 23 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory and a rural population of 3,60,962 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
Taluka officials
All 23 villages of Ernad
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Gram panchayats of Ernad and their villages →
Neighbouring talukas of Ernad, by distance →
Compare Ernad's two largest villages, Pulpatta and Kavanoor →
Sorted alphabetically
Anakkayam (OG)
Areekode
Chembrasseri
Edavanna
Elankur
Karakunnu
Kavanoor
Kizhuparamba (CT)
Malappuram
Manjeri
Melmuri
Narukara
Panakkad
Pandalur
Pandikkad
Payyanad
Perakamanna
Pookkottur
Pulpatta
Trikkalangode
Urangattiri
Vettikkattiri
Vettilappara
Villages of Ernad
5 of 23 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Ernad 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
- 3,60,962 Census 2011
- Male population
- 1,76,033 Census 2011
- Female population
- 1,84,929 Census 2011
- Households
- 70,218 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 15 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 1,051 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 5.1 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 93.8% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Ernad
Based on the 23 of 23 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices near Ernad
Latest reports from markets in Malappuram district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Thirurrangadi Market | 3,500 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Ashgourd | Thirurrangadi Market | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Nendra Bale | Pallikkal VFPCK Market | 6,100 | 6,300 | 6,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot | Thirurrangadi Market | 3,200 | 3,600 | 3,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Thirurrangadi Market | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd | Thirurrangadi Market | 4,500 | 4,600 | 4,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd | Thirurrangadi Market | 3,500 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Thirurrangadi Market | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Thirurrangadi Market | 2,400 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot | Thirurrangadi Market | 4,100 | 4,200 | 4,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Thirurrangadi Market | 5,600 | 5,600 | 5,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Snakeguard | Thirurrangadi Market | 2,600 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 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 Ernad's shops.
News near Ernad
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
No official news for Ernad 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 Ernad
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Ernad right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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People often ask about Ernad taluka
Which district is Ernad taluka in?
Ernad is a taluka of Malappuram district in Kerala.
How many villages are there in Ernad taluka?
23 revenue villages are listed under Ernad taluka in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the population of Ernad taluka?
The villages of Ernad taluka had a combined population of 3,60,962 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the pincode of Ernad taluka?
Villages in Ernad taluka use 10 pincodes: 673639, 676121, 676122, 676123, 676505, 676509, 676517, 676519, 676521, 676541.
What is the LGD code of Ernad taluka?
The Local Government Directory code of Ernad taluka is 5641.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.