Ambalappuzha
Ambalappuzha is a Town and Taluka in Alappuzha District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Ambalappuzha Block (CD) is 05674. Total area of ambalappuzha taluka is 189 km² including 76.17 km² rural area and 112.90 km² urban area. Ambalappuzha taluka has a population of 4,54,864 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,47,701 while rural population is 1,07,163. Ambalappuzha has a sex ratio of approximately 1063 females for every 1,000 males. Ambalappuzha taluka has a population density of 2406 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,09,411 houses in the sub-district, including 83,532 urban houses and 25,879 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 86.57% population of ambalappuzha taluka is literate, out of which 87.41% males and 85.77% females are literate.
List of Villages in Ambalappuzha Taluka
Ambalappuzha Taluka has a total of 11 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ambalappuzha Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ambalappuzha | Ambalappuzha North | Alappuzha (13 km) |
2 | Aryad South | Aryad | Alappuzha (5 km) |
3 | Kalarkode | N/A | Ambalappuzha |
4 | Kalavoor | Mararikkulam South | Alappuzha (8 km) |
5 | Karumady | Ambalappuzha South | Alappuzha (17 km) |
6 | Komalapuram | Aryad | Ambalappuzha |
7 | Mannanchery | Mannanchery | Ambalappuzha |
8 | Mullakkal | Aryad | Alappuzha (2 km) |
9 | Pathirappally | Aryad | Ambalappuzha |
10 | Punnapra | Ambalappuzha North | Ambalappuzha |
11 | Purakkad | Purakkad | Alappuzha (12 km) |
Population of Ambalappuzha Taluka
The population profile of Ambalappuzha Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Ambalappuzha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 4,54,864 | 1,07,163 | 3,47,701 |
Male Population | 2,20,417 | 51,913 | 1,68,504 |
Female Population | 2,34,447 | 55,250 | 1,79,197 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,401 | 10,542 | 32,859 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,345 | 5,379 | 16,966 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,056 | 5,163 | 15,893 |
Literate Population | 3,93,765 | 91,894 | 3,01,871 |
Literate Male Population | 1,92,673 | 45,005 | 1,47,668 |
Literate Female Population | 2,01,092 | 46,889 | 1,54,203 |
Illiterate Population | 61,099 | 15,269 | 45,830 |
Illiterate Male Population | 27,744 | 6,908 | 20,836 |
Illiterate Female Population | 33,355 | 8,361 | 24,994 |
Total Households | 1,09,411 | 25,879 | 83,532 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ambalappuzha Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 16,041 | 5,535 | 10,506 |
SC Male Population | 7,745 | 2,624 | 5,121 |
SC Female Population | 8,296 | 2,911 | 5,385 |
Total ST Population | 1,473 | 503 | 970 |
ST Male Population | 724 | 255 | 469 |
ST Female Population | 749 | 248 | 501 |
Population Density | 2,406 / km² | 1,407 / km² | 3,080 / km² |