Smallest Cities in Kerala

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Kerala

1 Hēsabettu 5,179

2 Kizhuppillikkara 5,275

3 Shiriya 5,277

4 Chulisshēri 5,441

5 Venginissery 5,533

6 Peringandūr 5,577

7 Adātt 5,721

8 Bangramanjēshvara 5,791

9 Akathiyūr 5,847

10 Chittanda 5,936

11 Nelluvāyi 5,994

12 Kovalam 6,000

13 Minalur 6,120

14 Vellanikkara 6,167

15 Kariyannūr 6,363

16 Porkolam 6,503

17 Tayikkād 6,594

18 Kottapuram 6,727

19 Eyyāl 6,727

20 Chittilapilli 6,988

21 Kallettumkara 7,097

22 Manakkody 7,150

23 Kaiparamba 7,179

24 Kainoor 7,344

25 Manavalassery 7,364

26 Tholur 7,454

27 Kumaranellūr 7,553

28 Shiravāgilu 7,630

29 Kodannur 7,655

30 Mundathikōd 7,672

31 Thaikattussery 7,724

32 Pottōr 7,848

33 Cherpu 7,864

34 Āvānūr 7,879

35 Edakkalathur 8,039

36 Uduma 8,115

37 Azhikkal 8,117

38 Vellookkara 8,146

39 Dēsamangalam 8,355

40 Vanmēnād 8,377

41 Lālam 8,571

42 Puzhakkal 8,609

43 Koolimuttam 8,823

44 Kannavam 8,880

45 Mogrāl 8,912

46 Manjēshvar 8,927

47 Chēlakara 8,936

48 Parakād 9,093

49 Paluvai 9,127

50 Paralam 9,187

51 Chottanikkara 9,308

52 Pūkkōd 9,366

53 Enkakād 9,584

54 Vatakemuri 9,585

55 Pilikōdu 9,676

56 Kīkāna 9,735

57 Thanniyam 9,743

58 Alūr 9,807

59 Anthicad 9,826

60 Kozhukkully 9,918

61 Rāmamangalam 9,999

62 Chiranellūr 10,145

63 Vayilathūr 10,298

64 Vadakkumkara 10,407

65 Kadannappalli 10,430

66 Keerikkad 10,465

67 Poyya 10,478

68 Ala 10,493

69 Puranattukara 10,655

70 Kizhakkumbāgam 10,791

71 Tekkumbāgam 10,798

72 Valavilcheleri 10,848

73 Anjūr 10,860

74 Chiramanangād 11,060

75 Poomangalam 11,141

76 Idukki 11,248

77 Venkidanga 11,335

78 Kūttāli 11,389

79 Kōlazhi 11,540

80 Uppala 11,542

81 Vadapādam 11,573

82 Velloorkunnam 11,576

83 Veluthūr 11,602

84 Padiyam 11,623

85 Panamaram 11,651

86 Vadakkumbāgam 11,727

87 Kāttakampāla 11,836

88 Kurattissery 11,849

89 Parappukkara 11,893

90 Natathara 11,969

91 Kozhancheri 12,021

92 Pēragam 12,072

93 Mullasshēri 12,165

94 Kuttūr 12,179

95 Mavitāyi 12,286

96 Pāvaratti 12,299

97 Iringappuram 12,343

98 Chennithala 12,360

99 Nedumpura 12,399

100 Mayyīl 12,490

The smallest cities in Kerala (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hēsabettu has a population of just 5,179. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,179 residents, Hēsabettu is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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