Cherthala Taluka - Alappuzha District, Kerala
Cherthala 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. Cherthala is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Vayalar, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 324 km², including 117.26 km² rural area and 206.61 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1043 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Cherthala Taluka
Cherthala Taluka has a total of 21 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 | Arookutty (Ct) | Rural | Arookutty |
| 2 | Aroor (Ct) | Rural | Aroor |
| 3 | Arthunkal | Rural | Cherthala South |
| 4 | Cherthala North (Part) | Both | Cherthala South |
| 5 | Cherthala South (Part) | Both | Cherthala South |
| 6 | Ezhupunna (Ct) | Rural | Ezhupunna |
| 7 | Kadakkarappally | Rural | Kadakkarappally |
| 8 | Kanjikkuzhi (Ct) | Rural | Kanjikuzhi |
| 9 | Kodamthuruth (Ct) | Rural | Kodamthuruthu |
| 10 | Kokkothamangalam (Ct) | Both | Thanneermukkam |
| 11 | Kuthiathode (Ct) | Rural | Thuravoor |
| 12 | Mararikkulam North | Rural | Mararikkulam North |
| 13 | Pallippuram (Ct) | Rural | Chennampalippuram |
| 14 | Panavally | Rural | Panavally |
| 15 | Pattanakkad | Rural | Pattanakkad |
| 16 | Perumbalam | Rural | Perumbalam |
| 17 | Thaikattussery (Ct) | Rural | Thaicattussery |
| 18 | Thanneermukkam North(Ct) | Rural | Thanneermukkam |
| 19 | Thanneermukkam South | Rural | Muhamma |
| 20 | Thuravoor Thekku | Rural | Thuravoor |
| 21 | Vayalar (Ct) | Both | Vayalar |
Population of Cherthala Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Cherthala Taluka has a total population of 5,42,657 people, consisting of 2,65,583 males and 2,77,074 females. There are 1,32,772 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,676 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,42,657 | 1,93,645 | 3,49,012 |
| Male Population | 2,65,583 | 95,023 | 1,70,560 |
| Female Population | 2,77,074 | 98,622 | 1,78,452 |
| Total Households | 1,32,772 | 47,196 | 85,576 |
| Population Density | 1,676 / km² | 1,651 / km² | 1,689 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 4,71,845 literate people and 48,358 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 46,023 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,357 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 48,358 | 17,466 | 30,892 |
| Literate Population | 4,71,845 | 1,67,852 | 3,03,993 |
| Illiterate Population | 70,812 | 25,793 | 45,019 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 46,023 | 15,304 | 30,719 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,357 | 967 | 1,390 |
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.