Karthikappally
Karthikappally 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, the sub-district code of Karthikappally Block (CD) is 05676. The total area of Karthikappally Taluka is 222 km², which includes 92.10 km² of rural area and 129.77 km² of urban area. Karthikappally has a sex ratio of approximately 1148 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Karthikappally Taluka
Karthikappally Taluka has a total of 17 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 Karthikappally Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arattupuzha | Karthikappally | Kayamkulam (11 km) |
| 2 | Cheppad | Cheppad | Karthikappally |
| 3 | Cheruthana | Cheruthana | Kayamkulam (20 km) |
| 4 | Chingoli | Chingoli | Karthikappally |
| 5 | Haripad | N/A | Karthikappally |
| 6 | Kandalloor | Kandalloor | Karthikappally |
| 7 | Karthikappally | Karthikappally | Karthikappally |
| 8 | Karuvatta | Karuvatta | Kayamkulam (20 km) |
| 9 | Keerikkad | Pathiyoor | Karthikappally |
| 10 | Krishnapuram | Krishnapuram | Karthikappally |
| 11 | Kumarapuram | Karuvatta | Karthikappally |
| 12 | Muthukulam | Arattupuzha | Karthikappally |
| 13 | Pallippad | Pallippad | Kayamkulam (16 km) |
| 14 | Pathiyoor | Pathiyoor | Karthikappally |
| 15 | Puthuppally | Devikulangara | Karthikappally |
| 16 | Thrikkunnapuzha | Thrikkunnapuzha | Kayamkulam (19 km) |
| 17 | Veeyapuram | Veeyapuram | Kayamkulam (16 km) |
Population of Karthikappally Taluka
The population profile of Karthikappally 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 Karthikappally Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,06,524 | 1,19,620 | 2,86,904 |
| Male Population | 1,89,185 | 55,819 | 1,33,366 |
| Female Population | 2,17,339 | 63,801 | 1,53,538 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,191 | 11,549 | 25,642 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,985 | 5,822 | 13,163 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,206 | 5,727 | 12,479 |
| Literate Population | 3,49,928 | 1,01,720 | 2,48,208 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,64,658 | 48,122 | 1,16,536 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,85,270 | 53,598 | 1,31,672 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,596 | 17,900 | 38,696 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,527 | 7,697 | 16,830 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,069 | 10,203 | 21,866 |
| Total Households | 1,04,723 | 30,539 | 74,184 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Karthikappally Taluka is around 4,06,524 people. This includes 1,89,185 males and 2,17,339 females. Rural population is about 1,19,620 (55,819 males and 63,801 females), while urban population is nearly 2,86,904 (1,33,366 males and 1,53,538 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 37,191 of the population, with 18,985 boys and 18,206 girls. Rural areas have 11,549 children, and urban areas have about 25,642 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,49,928 literate people in Karthikappally Taluka, including 1,64,658 literate males and 1,85,270 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,01,720 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,48,208 people.
- About 56,596 people in Karthikappally Taluka are not literate, including 24,527 males and 32,069 females. Rural areas include 17,900 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 38,696 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,04,723 households, with 30,539 in villages and 74,184 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karthikappally Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 36,301 | 11,590 | 24,711 |
| SC Male Population | 17,407 | 5,555 | 11,852 |
| SC Female Population | 18,894 | 6,035 | 12,859 |
| Total ST Population | 1,162 | 243 | 919 |
| ST Male Population | 571 | 124 | 447 |
| ST Female Population | 591 | 119 | 472 |
| Population Density | 1,832 / km² | 1,299 / km² | 2,211 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karthikappally Taluka is approximately 36,301 people, including 17,407 males and 18,894 females. Around 11,590 people live in rural parts. Nearly 24,711 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karthikappally Taluka is about 1,162 people, including 571 males and 591 females. Around 243 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 919 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,832 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,299 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,211 people per sq. km.