Ala

Ala is a village located in Chengannur taluka of Alappuzha district in Kerala, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Chengannur (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Alappuzha. As per 2009 stats, Puliyoor is the gram panchayat of Ala village.

Here you can discover what makes Ala unique in its vibrant Chengannur-Alappuzha region. You’ll see Ala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ala is 628272. The village spans a total geographical area of 1097 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 689126. Chengannur is nearest town to Ala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chengannur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ala

Population of Ala

According to the 2011 Census, Ala has a total population of about 13,665, with approximately 6,256 males and 7,409 females. The sex ratio is around 1184 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,095 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,911 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 88.47%, with male literacy at about 88.87% and female literacy near 88.12%. There are around 3,716 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ala. As per the 2011 stats, Ala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ala

Knowing the nearby villages of Ala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ala