Karthikappally Taluka - Alappuzha, Kerala
Karthikappally 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. Karthikappally is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Cheppad Halt, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 222 km², including 92.10 km² rural area and 129.77 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1148 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Karthikappally Taluka
Karthikappally Taluka has a total of 18 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 | Arattupuzha | Rural | Arattupuzha |
| 2 | Cheppad (Ct) | Rural | Cheppad |
| 3 | Cheruthana | Rural | Cheruthana |
| 4 | Chingoli (Ct) | Rural | Chingoli |
| 5 | Haripad (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kandalloor (Ct) | Rural | Kandalloor |
| 7 | Karthikappally (Ct) | Rural | Karthikappally |
| 8 | Karuvatta | Rural | Karuvatta |
| 9 | Kayamkulam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Keerikkad (Ct) | Rural | Pathiyoor |
| 11 | Krishnapuram (Ct) | Rural | Krishnapuram |
| 12 | Kumarapuram (Ct) | Rural | Kumarapuram |
| 13 | Muthukulam (Ct) | Rural | Muthukulam |
| 14 | Pallippad | Rural | Pallippad |
| 15 | Pathiyoor (Ct) | Rural | Pathiyoor |
| 16 | Puthuppally (Ct) | Rural | Devikulangara |
| 17 | Thrikkunnapuzha | Rural | Thrikkunnapuzha |
| 18 | Veeyapuram | Rural | Veeyapuram |
Population of Karthikappally Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Karthikappally Taluka has a total population of 4,06,524 people, consisting of 1,89,185 males and 2,17,339 females. There are 1,04,723 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,832 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,04,723 | 30,539 | 74,184 |
| Population Density | 1,832 / km² | 1,299 / km² | 2,211 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,49,928 literate people and 37,191 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 36,301 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,162 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,191 | 11,549 | 25,642 |
| Literate Population | 3,49,928 | 1,01,720 | 2,48,208 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,596 | 17,900 | 38,696 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 36,301 | 11,590 | 24,711 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,162 | 243 | 919 |
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.