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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Champakkulam Ramankari Alappuzha (10 km)
2Edathua Champakkulam Thiruvalla (12 km)
3Kainakary North Thakazhi Alappuzha (10 km)
4Kainakary South Kainakary Alappuzha (8 km)
5Kavalam Kavalam Changanassery (15 km)
6Kunnumma Kavalam Changanassery (15 km)
7Muttar Edathua Changanassery (8 km)
8Nedumudi Nedumudi Alappuzha (12 km)
9Neelamperoor Neelamperoor Changanassery (10 km)
10Pulinkunnu Pulinkunnu Changanassery (12 km)
11Ramankary Ramankari Changanassery (10 km)
12Thakazhy Thalavadi Alappuzha (20 km)
13Thalavady Muttar Thiruvalla (8 km)
14Veliyanad 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
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
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.