Most Dense in Kerala

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Kerala

1 Ālankōd 62,811/mi²

2 Beypore 17,600/mi²

3 Kochi 17,296/mi²

4 Alappuzha 13,516/mi²

5 Chetwayi 13,153/mi²

6 Kollam 13,018/mi²

7 Palakkad 12,924/mi²

8 Mahē 12,051/mi²

9 Ponnāni 11,014/mi²

10 Ferokh 10,963/mi²

11 Tellicherry 10,508/mi²

12 Azhikkal 10,406/mi²

13 Thiruvananthapuram 9,502/mi²

14 Tirur 8,773/mi²

15 Alwaye 8,557/mi²

16 Muluppilagadu 8,528/mi²

17 Kāsaragod 8,399/mi²

18 Chavara 8,397/mi²

19 Tirūrangādi 8,267/mi²

20 Kanhangad 8,223/mi²

21 Kayamkulam 8,161/mi²

22 Thrissur 8,068/mi²

23 Kozhikode 8,054/mi²

24 Azhiyūr 7,601/mi²

25 Dharmadam 7,477/mi²

26 Varkala 7,273/mi²

27 Chendamangalam 7,016/mi²

28 Attingal 6,903/mi²

29 Vaikam 6,894/mi²

30 Kondotty 6,872/mi²

31 Irinjālakuda 6,730/mi²

32 Erāttupetta 6,330/mi²

33 Chockli 6,133/mi²

34 Chēlakara 6,121/mi²

35 Kutiatodu 6,085/mi²

36 Muvattupuzha 5,972/mi²

37 Pāppinisshēri 5,827/mi²

38 Kodungallūr 5,810/mi²

39 Talakkād 5,787/mi²

40 Thottada 5,757/mi²

41 Elūr 5,732/mi²

42 Nannambra 5,726/mi²

43 Chittūr 5,686/mi²

44 Kōttakkal 5,618/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 Nādāpuram 5,099/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 Vayalār 4,497/mi²

63 Guruvāyūr 4,471/mi²

64 Anjūr 4,415/mi²

65 Taliparamba 4,360/mi²

66 Ponmana 4,343/mi²

67 Ottapalam 4,259/mi²

68 Haripād 4,224/mi²

69 Pathanāmthitta 4,221/mi²

70 Mannārakkāt 4,120/mi²

71 Kuttippuram 4,062/mi²

72 Kattanam 3,969/mi²

73 Thaikkattussery 3,909/mi²

74 Nilambūr 3,900/mi²

75 Nedumbassery 3,898/mi²

76 Katavallūr 3,832/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 Arukutti 3,512/mi²

83 Shōranūr 3,494/mi²

84 Thanneermukkom 3,415/mi²

85 Irikkūr 3,170/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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