Kuttanad
Kuttanad 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 Kuttanad Block (CD) is 05675. The total area of Kuttanad Taluka is 289 km². Kuttanad has a sex ratio of approximately 1075 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kuttanad Taluka
Kuttanad Taluka has a total of 14 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 Kuttanad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Champakkulam | Ramankari | Alappuzha (10 km) |
2 | Edathua | Champakkulam | Thiruvalla (12 km) |
3 | Kainakary North | Thakazhi | Alappuzha (10 km) |
4 | Kainakary South | Kainakary | Alappuzha (8 km) |
5 | Kavalam | Kavalam | Changanassery (15 km) |
6 | Kunnumma | Kavalam | Changanassery (15 km) |
7 | Muttar | Edathua | Changanassery (8 km) |
8 | Nedumudi | Nedumudi | Alappuzha (12 km) |
9 | Neelamperoor | Neelamperoor | Changanassery (10 km) |
10 | Pulinkunnu | Pulinkunnu | Changanassery (12 km) |
11 | Ramankary | Ramankari | Changanassery (10 km) |
12 | Thakazhy | Thalavadi | Alappuzha (20 km) |
13 | Thalavady | Muttar | Thiruvalla (8 km) |
14 | Veliyanad | Veliyanad | Changanassery (10 km) |
Population of Kuttanad Taluka
The population profile of Kuttanad 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 Kuttanad Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,93,007 | 1,93,007 | N/A |
Male Population | 93,013 | 93,013 | N/A |
Female Population | 99,994 | 99,994 | N/A |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,638 | 18,638 | N/A |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,501 | 9,501 | N/A |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,137 | 9,137 | N/A |
Literate Population | 1,70,249 | 1,70,249 | N/A |
Literate Male Population | 82,109 | 82,109 | N/A |
Literate Female Population | 88,140 | 88,140 | N/A |
Illiterate Population | 22,758 | 22,758 | N/A |
Illiterate Male Population | 10,904 | 10,904 | N/A |
Illiterate Female Population | 11,854 | 11,854 | N/A |
Total Households | 47,416 | 47,416 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,93,007 people. Includes nearly 93,013 males and 99,994 females. Rural population is about 1,93,007 people.
- There are around 18,638 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,501 boys and 9,137 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,70,249 people. Non-literate population is around 22,758 people.
- There are nearly 47,416 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kuttanad 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 |
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Total SC Population | 17,803 | 17,803 | N/A |
SC Male Population | 8,683 | 8,683 | N/A |
SC Female Population | 9,120 | 9,120 | N/A |
Total ST Population | 383 | 383 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 190 | 190 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 193 | 193 | N/A |
Population Density | 667 / km² | 667 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kuttanad Taluka is approximately 17,803 people, including 8,683 males and 9,120 females. Around 17,803 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kuttanad Taluka is about 383 people, including 190 males and 193 females. Around 383 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 667 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 667 people per sq. km.