At a glance
Chalakudy Block is situated in the Chalakudy Taluk of Thrissur District. Comprising six panchayats—Athirappilly, Kodassery, Pariyaram, Meloor, Kadukutty, and Koratty—the Chalakudy Block spans an area of 674.20 square kilometres.
The boundaries of Chalakudy Block are as follows:
- East: Tamil Nadu
- South: Ernakulam District
- West: Mala Block
- North: Kodakara Block
According to the 2011 Census, the total population is 153,383, which includes 77,982 females and 75,401 males. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population stands at 17,544, and the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population is 2,028. The population density is 218 per square kilometre, and the literacy rate is 83%. Chalakudy Block falls under the Chalakudy Assembly Constituency.
