Chengannur Taluka - Alappuzha, Kerala
Chengannur 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. Chengannur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Cheriyanad, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 142 km², including 109.31 km² rural area and 32.56 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1161 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chengannur Taluka
Chengannur Taluka has a total of 11 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 | Ala (Part) | Rural | Puliyoor |
| 2 | Chengannur (Part) | Rural | Thiruvanvandur |
| 3 | Cheriyanad | Rural | Cheriyanad |
| 4 | Ennakkad | Rural | Pandanad |
| 5 | Kurattissery (Ct) | Rural | Mannar |
| 6 | Mannar (Ct) | Rural | Mannar |
| 7 | Mulakuzha (Part) | Both | Mulakkuzha |
| 8 | Pandanad (Part) | Rural | Pandanad |
| 9 | Puliyoor(Part) | Rural | Puliyoor |
| 10 | Thiruvanvandoor | Rural | Thiruvanvandur |
| 11 | Venmony | Rural | Venmony |
Population of Chengannur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Chengannur Taluka has a total population of 1,97,419 people, consisting of 91,351 males and 1,06,068 females. There are 53,005 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,392 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 53,005 | 39,161 | 13,844 |
| Population Density | 1,392 / km² | 1,327 / km² | 1,609 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,75,453 literate people and 16,032 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 31,712 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 463 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) | 16,032 | 11,840 | 4,192 |
| Literate Population | 1,75,453 | 1,28,661 | 46,792 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,966 | 16,376 | 5,590 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 31,712 | 25,394 | 6,318 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 463 | 335 | 128 |
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.