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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ambalappuzha Ambalappuzha North Alappuzha (13 km)
2Aryad South Aryad Alappuzha (5 km)
3Kalarkode N/A Ambalappuzha
4Kalavoor Mararikkulam South Alappuzha (8 km)
5Karumady Ambalappuzha South Alappuzha (17 km)
6Komalapuram Aryad Ambalappuzha
7Mannanchery Mannanchery Ambalappuzha
8Mullakkal Aryad Alappuzha (2 km)
9Pathirappally Aryad Ambalappuzha
10Punnapra Ambalappuzha North Ambalappuzha
11Purakkad 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
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
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