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, the sub-district code of Ambalappuzha Block (CD) is 05674. The total area of Ambalappuzha Taluka is 189 km², which includes 76.17 km² of rural area and 112.90 km² of urban area. Ambalappuzha has a sex ratio of approximately 1063 females per 1,000 males.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ambalappuzha Taluka is around 4,54,864 people. This includes 2,20,417 males and 2,34,447 females. Rural population is about 1,07,163 (51,913 males and 55,250 females), while urban population is nearly 3,47,701 (1,68,504 males and 1,79,197 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 43,401 of the population, with 22,345 boys and 21,056 girls. Rural areas have 10,542 children, and urban areas have about 32,859 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,93,765 literate people in Ambalappuzha Taluka, including 1,92,673 literate males and 2,01,092 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 91,894 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,01,871 people.
- About 61,099 people in Ambalappuzha Taluka are not literate, including 27,744 males and 33,355 females. Rural areas include 15,269 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 45,830 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,09,411 households, with 25,879 in villages and 83,532 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ambalappuzha Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ambalappuzha Taluka is approximately 16,041 people, including 7,745 males and 8,296 females. Around 5,535 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,506 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ambalappuzha Taluka is about 1,473 people, including 724 males and 749 females. Around 503 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 970 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,406 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,407 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,080 people per sq. km.