Most Dense in Kerala

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Kerala

1 Ālankōd 62,811/mi²
2 Kochi 18,493/mi²
3 Beypore 16,638/mi²
4 Kollam 14,093/mi²
5 Alappuzha 13,516/mi²
6 Chetwayi 13,153/mi²
7 Palakkad 12,751/mi²
8 Ponnāni 11,014/mi²
9 Ferokh 10,963/mi²
10 Katavallūr 10,820/mi²
11 Mahē 10,613/mi²
12 Tellicherry 10,508/mi²
13 Azhikkal 10,406/mi²
14 Thiruvananthapuram 8,965/mi²
15 Kozhikode 8,915/mi²
16 Tirur 8,773/mi²
17 Alwaye 8,557/mi²
18 Muluppilagadu 8,528/mi²
19 Chavara 8,397/mi²
20 Tirūrangādi 8,267/mi²
21 Kanhangad 8,223/mi²
22 Kāsaragod 8,168/mi²
23 Kayamkulam 8,161/mi²
24 Thrissur 8,059/mi²
25 Dharmadam 7,477/mi²
26 Varkala 7,105/mi²
27 Chendamangalam 7,016/mi²
28 Attingal 6,903/mi²
29 Vaikam 6,894/mi²
30 Kondotty 6,872/mi²
31 Kodungallūr 6,841/mi²
32 Ponmana 6,814/mi²
33 Irinjālakuda 6,730/mi²
34 Azhiyūr 6,506/mi²
35 Erāttupetta 6,330/mi²
36 Chockli 6,133/mi²
37 Chēlakara 6,121/mi²
38 Muvattupuzha 5,972/mi²
39 Talakkād 5,787/mi²
40 Thottada 5,757/mi²
41 Elūr 5,732/mi²
42 Chittūr 5,686/mi²
43 Kōttakkal 5,618/mi²
44 Kutiatodu 5,550/mi²
45 Kadikkād 5,486/mi²
46 Tiruvalla 5,460/mi²
47 Perumbavoor 5,354/mi²
48 Iringal 5,306/mi²
49 Paravūr Tekkumbhāgam 5,256/mi²
50 Kumbalangy 5,192/mi²
51 Pāppinisshēri 5,100/mi²
52 Kizhake Chālakudi 5,085/mi²
53 Kunnamangalam 5,031/mi²
54 Chengannūr 4,989/mi²
55 Kunnamkulam 4,841/mi²
56 Nedumangād 4,790/mi²
57 Thanniyam 4,753/mi²
58 Cheruthuruthi 4,752/mi²
59 Manjeri 4,737/mi²
60 Pattāmbi 4,678/mi²
61 Malappuram 4,512/mi²
62 Guruvāyūr 4,471/mi²
63 Nādāpuram 4,467/mi²
64 Anjūr 4,415/mi²
65 Taliparamba 4,360/mi²
66 Nannambra 4,281/mi²
67 Ottapalam 4,259/mi²
68 Haripād 4,224/mi²
69 Pathanāmthitta 4,168/mi²
70 Mannārakkāt 4,120/mi²
71 Kuttippuram 4,062/mi²
72 Vayalār 4,012/mi²
73 Kattanam 3,969/mi²
74 Thaikkattussery 3,909/mi²
75 Nilambūr 3,900/mi²
76 Nedumbassery 3,898/mi²
77 Mavoor 3,803/mi²
78 Edappāl 3,794/mi²
79 Perintalmanna 3,741/mi²
80 Kumbalam 3,635/mi²
81 Punalūr 3,600/mi²
82 Shōranūr 3,494/mi²
83 Thanneermukkom 3,415/mi²
84 Irikkūr 3,170/mi²
85 Arukutti 3,071/mi²
86 Naduvannūr 3,031/mi²
87 Adūr 3,010/mi²
88 Aymanam 2,977/mi²
89 Pallipuram 2,868/mi²
90 Kanayannur 2,714/mi²
91 Kotamangalam 2,686/mi²
92 Nīlēshwar 2,508/mi²
93 Kottayam 2,507/mi²
94 Piravam 2,492/mi²
95 Mattanur 2,231/mi²
96 Kalpatta 2,008/mi²
97 Panoor 1,528/mi²
98 Kannavam 1,375/mi²
99 Uppala 1,194/mi²
100 Manjēshvar 948/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Kerala pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Ālankōd leads with 62,811 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Ālankōd has 62,811 people per square mile - that's roughly 98 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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