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Malappuram

മലപ്പുറം
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Area · — km²
Population · 41,12,920
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Malappuram — district of Kerala

Malappuram is a district in Kerala. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Malappuram

Historic port city known for its spice trade, Islamic heritage, and Juma Masjid.

District HQ
Malappuram

Must-visit places in Malappuram

monument

Juma Masjid

One of the oldest mosques in India, built in the 16th century in Malappuram town.

  • historical
    Nilambur Teak Museum

    Museum showcasing the history of teak plantations and forestry in Nilambur.

  • historical
    Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala

    Renowned Ayurvedic institution and research center established in 1902.

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Then & Now

Malappuram district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
22,95,709
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
27,06,642
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,48,037
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
5,28,238
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 138 villages

Malappuram district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
10,95,308Census 2011
Female population
12,00,401Census 2011
Sex ratio
1096 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,48,037Census 2011
SC population
1,92,270Census 2011
ST population
18,247Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
27,06,642+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
5,28,238RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,13,162Census 2011
Cultivators
34,086Census 2011
Agri labourers
61,030Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,162 / 2,32,91615% complete
SBM-G toilets
37,207Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Malappuram district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
78 of 138 villages have notable places mapped · 57%
  • School· 17
  • Temple· 16
  • Hospital· 14
  • High school· 7
  • College· 5
  • PHC· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Malappuram district.

Browse by mandal

All 7 mandals of Malappuram

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138 villages · 94 GPs
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Top villages in Malappuram

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Malappuram

How many mandals and villages are in Malappuram district?

Malappuram district has 7 mandals and 138 revenue villages across 94 gram panchayats in Kerala.

Where is the headquarters of Malappuram district?

The district headquarters of Malappuram is —.

What is the pincode of Malappuram district?

Malappuram district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Malappuram may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Malappuram fall under?

Malappuram district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Malappuram district?

Malappuram district had a population of 41,12,920 per the 2011 Census, across 138 villages.

When was Malappuram district formed?

Malappuram district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Malappuram district?

Major rivers in Malappuram district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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