Cherthala
Cherthala 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 Cherthala Block (CD) is 05673. Total area of cherthala taluka is 324 km² including 117.26 km² rural area and 206.61 km² urban area. Cherthala taluka has a population of 5,42,657 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,49,012 while rural population is 1,93,645. Cherthala has a sex ratio of approximately 1043 females for every 1,000 males. Cherthala taluka has a population density of 1676 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,32,772 houses in the sub-district, including 85,576 urban houses and 47,196 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 86.95% population of cherthala taluka is literate, out of which 88.40% males and 85.56% females are literate. There are about 20 villages in cherthala taluka, which you can browse from cherthala taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Cherthala Taluka
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arookutty | Arookutty | Cherthala |
| 2 | Aroor | Aroor | Cherthala |
| 3 | Cherthala North | Cherthala South | Cherthala (1 km) |
| 4 | Cherthala South | Cherthala South | Cherthala (4 km) |
| 5 | Ezhupunna | Aroor | Cherthala |
| 6 | Kadakkarappally | Kadakkarappally | Cherthala (3 km) |
| 7 | Kanjikkuzhi | Kanjikuzhi | Cherthala |
| 8 | Kodamthuruth | Kodamthuruthu | Cherthala |
| 9 | Kokkothamangalam | Thanneermukkam | Cherthala |
| 10 | Kuthiathode | Kuthiathodu | Cherthala |
| 11 | Mararikkulam North | Mararikkulam North | Cherthala (10 km) |
| 12 | Muhamma | N/A | Cherthala |
| 13 | Pallippuram | Chennampalippuram | Cherthala |
| 14 | Panavally | Panavally | Vaikom (10 km) |
| 15 | Pattanakkad | Kadakkarappally | Cherthala (6 km) |
| 16 | Perumbalam | Perumbalam | Cherthala (19 km) |
| 17 | Thaikattussery | Thaicattussery | Cherthala |
| 18 | Thanneermukkam | Thanneermukkam | Cherthala |
| 19 | Thuravoor Thekku | Thuravoor | Cherthala (10 km) |
| 20 | Vayalar | Vayalar | Cherthala |
Population of Cherthala Taluka
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,93,645 | 3,49,012 | 5,42,657 |
| Male Population | 95,023 | 1,70,560 | 2,65,583 |
| Female Population | 98,622 | 1,78,452 | 2,77,074 |
| Population Density | 1,651 / km² | 1,689 / km² | 1,676 / km² |
Households in Cherthala Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 47,196 |
| Urban Households | 85,576 |
| Total Households | 1,32,772 |