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 information the sub-district code of Karthikappally Block (CD) is 05676. Total area of karthikappally taluka is 222 km² including 92.10 km² rural area and 129.77 km² urban area. Karthikappally taluka has a population of 4,06,524 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,86,904 while rural population is 1,19,620. Karthikappally has a sex ratio of approximately 1148 females for every 1,000 males. Karthikappally taluka has a population density of 1832 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,04,723 houses in the sub-district, including 74,184 urban houses and 30,539 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 86.08% population of karthikappally taluka is literate, out of which 87.04% males and 85.24% females are literate. There are about 17 villages in karthikappally taluka, which you can browse from karthikappally taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Karthikappally Taluka
| # | 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
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,19,620 | 2,86,904 | 4,06,524 |
| Male Population | 55,819 | 1,33,366 | 1,89,185 |
| Female Population | 63,801 | 1,53,538 | 2,17,339 |
| Population Density | 1,299 / km² | 2,211 / km² | 1,832 / km² |
Households in Karthikappally Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 30,539 |
| Urban Households | 74,184 |
| Total Households | 1,04,723 |