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★ District of Kerala ★

Kannur

കണ്ണൂര്‍
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Area · — km²
Population · 25,23,003
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kannur — district of Kerala

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

District at a glance

About Kannur

Spice trade history, pristine beaches, and ancient ports along the Arabian Sea coast.

District HQ
Kannur

Must-visit places in Kannur

fort

St. Angelo Fort

16th-century Portuguese fort on the Kannur coast, now a heritage monument open to visitors.

  • beach
    Payyambali Beach

    Scenic coastal beach near Kannur town known for its golden sand and Arabian Sea views.

  • temple
    Azhimala Siva Temple

    Ancient temple on a hilltop with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and surrounding areas.

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Then & Now

Kannur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,82,017
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
10,39,898
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,02,229
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
2,38,428
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 · 133 villages

Kannur 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
4,25,682Census 2011
Female population
4,56,335Census 2011
Sex ratio
1072 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,02,229Census 2011
SC population
23,562Census 2011
ST population
36,302Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,39,898+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,38,428RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,22,381Census 2011
Cultivators
25,677Census 2011
Agri labourers
39,917Census 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 Kannur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
61 of 133 villages have notable places mapped · 46%
  • Temple· 21
  • School· 14
  • High school· 13
  • Hospital· 11
  • PHC· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 5 mandals of Kannur

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

133 villages · 71 GPs
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Top villages in Kannur

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kannur

How many mandals and villages are in Kannur district?

Kannur district has 5 mandals and 133 revenue villages across 71 gram panchayats in Kerala.

Where is the headquarters of Kannur district?

The district headquarters of Kannur is —.

What is the pincode of Kannur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kannur fall under?

Kannur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kannur district?

Kannur district had a population of 25,23,003 per the 2011 Census, across 133 villages.

When was Kannur district formed?

Kannur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kannur district?

Major rivers in Kannur district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near Kannur

KNN over PostGIS centroids
(6 nearest)