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 information the sub-district code of Chengannur Block (CD) is 05677. Total area of chengannur taluka is 142 km² including 109.31 km² rural area and 32.56 km² urban area. Chengannur taluka has a population of 1,97,419 peoples, out of which urban population is 52,382 while rural population is 1,45,037. Chengannur has a sex ratio of approximately 1161 females for every 1,000 males. Chengannur taluka has a population density of 1392 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,005 houses in the sub-district, including 13,844 urban houses and 39,161 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 88.87% population of chengannur taluka is literate, out of which 88.95% males and 88.81% females are literate. There are about 11 villages in chengannur taluka, which you can browse from chengannur taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Chengannur Taluka
| # | 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
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,45,037 | 52,382 | 1,97,419 |
| Male Population | 66,987 | 24,364 | 91,351 |
| Female Population | 78,050 | 28,018 | 1,06,068 |
| Population Density | 1,327 / km² | 1,609 / km² | 1,392 / km² |
Households in Chengannur Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 39,161 |
| Urban Households | 13,844 |
| Total Households | 53,005 |