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.

List of Villages in Cherthala Taluka

Cherthala Taluka has a total of 20 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 Cherthala Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Cherthala Taluka

The population profile of Cherthala 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 Cherthala's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Cherthala Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.