Alappuzha
Alappuzha is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Alappuzha district is 1,415 km², which includes 864.89 km² of rural area and 550.11 km² of urban area. There are about 51 villages in Alappuzha district.
For administrative convenience, Alappuzha district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Cherthala is the largest taluka in alappuzha district by both area and population. Chengannur is the smallest taluka in alappuzha district by area while Kuttanad is the smallest taluka by population. There are 6 talukas in Alappuzha district. Here is the list of all Alappuzha Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Alappuzha District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambalappuzha | 189 | 4,54,864 |
| 2 | Chengannur | 142 | 1,97,419 |
| 3 | Cherthala | 324 | 5,42,657 |
| 4 | Karthikappally | 222 | 4,06,524 |
| 5 | Kuttanad | 289 | 1,93,007 |
| 6 | Mavelikkara | 237 | 3,33,318 |
Population of Alappuzha District
The population of Alappuzha offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Alappuzha, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,27,789 | 9,79,643 | 11,48,146 |
| Total Male Population | 10,13,142 | 4,64,713 | 5,48,429 |
| Total Female Population | 11,14,647 | 5,14,930 | 5,99,717 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,92,046 | 89,414 | 1,02,632 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 98,444 | 45,728 | 52,716 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 93,602 | 43,686 | 49,916 |
| Literate Population | 18,52,797 | 8,52,470 | 10,00,327 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,90,552 | 4,07,413 | 4,83,139 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,62,245 | 4,45,057 | 5,17,188 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,74,992 | 1,27,173 | 1,47,819 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,22,590 | 57,300 | 65,290 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,52,402 | 69,873 | 82,529 |
| Households | 5,35,958 | 2,48,616 | 2,87,342 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Alappuzha district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Alappuzha district is 21,27,789, including 10,13,142 males and 11,14,647 females. In rural areas, it is 9,79,643, including 4,64,713 males and 5,14,930 females. In urban areas, it is 11,48,146, including 5,48,429 males and 5,99,717 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Alappuzha district is 1,92,046, including 98,444 boys and 93,602 girls. In rural areas, it is 89,414, including 45,728 boys and 43,686 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,02,632, including 52,716 boys and 49,916 girls.
- Literate population in Alappuzha district is around 18,52,797, including 8,90,552 males and 9,62,245 females. In rural areas, it is 8,52,470, including 4,07,413 males and 4,45,057 females. In urban areas, it is 10,00,327, including 4,83,139 males and 5,17,188 females.
- Illiterate population in Alappuzha district is about 2,74,992, including 1,22,590 males and 1,52,402 females. In rural areas, it is 1,27,173, including 57,300 males and 69,873 females. In urban areas, it is 1,47,819, including 65,290 males and 82,529 females.
- There are about 5,35,958 households in Alappuzha district, including 2,48,616 in rural areas and 2,87,342 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Alappuzha. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,01,211 | 1,11,931 | 89,280 |
| SC Male Population | 97,183 | 53,941 | 43,242 |
| SC Female Population | 1,04,028 | 57,990 | 46,038 |
| Total ST Population | 6,574 | 2,961 | 3,613 |
| ST Male Population | 3,175 | 1,440 | 1,735 |
| ST Female Population | 3,399 | 1,521 | 1,878 |
| Population Density | 1,504 / km² | 1,133 / km² | 2,087 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Alappuzha district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Alappuzha district is approximately 2,01,211, including 97,183 males and 1,04,028 females. In rural areas, it is 1,11,931, including 53,941 males and 57,990 females. In urban areas, it is 89,280, including 43,242 males and 46,038 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Alappuzha district is about 6,574, including 3,175 males and 3,399 females. In rural areas, it is 2,961, including 1,440 males and 1,521 females. In urban areas, it is 3,613, including 1,735 males and 1,878 females.
- Overall population density of Alappuzha district is around 1,504 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,133 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,087 people per km².