Ambalappuzha Taluka - Alappuzha, Kerala
Ambalappuzha is an administrative taluka in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ambalappuzha is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Alleppey, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 189 km², including 76.17 km² rural area and 112.90 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1063 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ambalappuzha Taluka
Ambalappuzha Taluka has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alappuzha West | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Ambalappuzha | Both | Ambalappuzha(South) |
| 3 | Ambalappuzha North | Rural | Ambalappuzha ( North ) |
| 4 | Aryad South (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kalavoor | Rural | Mararikkulam South |
| 6 | Karumady | Rural | Ambalappuzha(South) |
| 7 | Komalapuram (Ct) | Rural | Mannanchery |
| 8 | Mannanchery (Ct) | Rural | Mannanchery |
| 9 | Mullakkal (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Paravoor | Both | Punnapra (North) |
| 11 | Pathirappally (Ct) | Rural | Mararikkulam South |
| 12 | Pazhaveedu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Punnapra (Og) | Rural | Punnapra(South) |
| 14 | Purakkad | Rural | Purakkad |
Population of Ambalappuzha Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Ambalappuzha Taluka has a total population of 4,54,864 people, consisting of 2,20,417 males and 2,34,447 females. There are 1,09,411 households in the taluka with an average population density of 2,406 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,09,411 | 25,879 | 83,532 |
| Population Density | 2,406 / km² | 1,407 / km² | 3,080 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,93,765 literate people and 43,401 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 16,041 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,473 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,401 | 10,542 | 32,859 |
| Literate Population | 3,93,765 | 91,894 | 3,01,871 |
| Illiterate Population | 61,099 | 15,269 | 45,830 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 16,041 | 5,535 | 10,506 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,473 | 503 | 970 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.