Chengannur
Chengannur 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 Chengannur Block (CD) is 05677. The total area of Chengannur Taluka is 142 km², which includes 109.31 km² of rural area and 32.56 km² of urban area. Chengannur has a sex ratio of approximately 1161 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chengannur Taluka
Chengannur 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 Chengannur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ala | Ala | Chengannur (5 km) |
| 2 | Chengannur | Thiruvanvandur | Chengannur (3 km) |
| 3 | Cheriyanad | Cheriyanad | Chengannur (8 km) |
| 4 | Ennakkad | Budhannoor | Chengannur (9 km) |
| 5 | Kurattissery | Mannar | Chengannur |
| 6 | Mannar | Mannar | Chengannur |
| 7 | Mulakuzha | Mulakkuzha | Chengannur (6 km) |
| 8 | Pandanad | Pandanad | Chengannur (5 km) |
| 9 | Puliyoor | Puliyoor | Chengannur (3 km) |
| 10 | Thiruvanvandoor | Thiruvanvandur | Chengannur (3 km) |
| 11 | Venmony | Venmony | Chengannur (12 km) |
Population of Chengannur Taluka
The population profile of Chengannur 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 Chengannur 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 | 1,97,419 | 1,45,037 | 52,382 |
| Male Population | 91,351 | 66,987 | 24,364 |
| Female Population | 1,06,068 | 78,050 | 28,018 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,032 | 11,840 | 4,192 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,232 | 6,137 | 2,095 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,800 | 5,703 | 2,097 |
| Literate Population | 1,75,453 | 1,28,661 | 46,792 |
| Literate Male Population | 81,254 | 59,399 | 21,855 |
| Literate Female Population | 94,199 | 69,262 | 24,937 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,966 | 16,376 | 5,590 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,097 | 7,588 | 2,509 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,869 | 8,788 | 3,081 |
| Total Households | 53,005 | 39,161 | 13,844 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chengannur Taluka is around 1,97,419 people. This includes 91,351 males and 1,06,068 females. Rural population is about 1,45,037 (66,987 males and 78,050 females), while urban population is nearly 52,382 (24,364 males and 28,018 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,032 of the population, with 8,232 boys and 7,800 girls. Rural areas have 11,840 children, and urban areas have about 4,192 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,75,453 literate people in Chengannur Taluka, including 81,254 literate males and 94,199 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,28,661 individuals and urban literacy covers around 46,792 people.
- About 21,966 people in Chengannur Taluka are not literate, including 10,097 males and 11,869 females. Rural areas include 16,376 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,590 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 53,005 households, with 39,161 in villages and 13,844 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chengannur 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 | 31,712 | 25,394 | 6,318 |
| SC Male Population | 15,268 | 12,218 | 3,050 |
| SC Female Population | 16,444 | 13,176 | 3,268 |
| Total ST Population | 463 | 335 | 128 |
| ST Male Population | 214 | 155 | 59 |
| ST Female Population | 249 | 180 | 69 |
| Population Density | 1,392 / km² | 1,327 / km² | 1,609 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chengannur Taluka is approximately 31,712 people, including 15,268 males and 16,444 females. Around 25,394 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,318 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chengannur Taluka is about 463 people, including 214 males and 249 females. Around 335 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 128 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,392 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,327 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,609 people per sq. km.