Kuttanad Taluka - Alappuzha, Kerala
Kuttanad 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. Kuttanad is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Takazhi, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 289 km², including 289.39 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1075 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kuttanad Taluka
Kuttanad Taluka has a total of 14 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 | Champakkulam | Rural | Champakkulam |
| 2 | Edathua | Rural | Edathua |
| 3 | Kainakary North | Rural | Kainakary |
| 4 | Kainakary South | Rural | Nedumudi |
| 5 | Kavalam | Rural | Neelamperoor |
| 6 | Kunnumma | Rural | Pulinkunnu |
| 7 | Muttar | Rural | Muttar |
| 8 | Nedumudi | Rural | Nedumudi |
| 9 | Neelamperoor | Rural | Neelamperoor |
| 10 | Pulinkunnu | Rural | Pulinkunnu |
| 11 | Ramankary | Rural | Ramankari |
| 12 | Thakazhy | Rural | Thakazhi |
| 13 | Thalavady | Rural | Thalavadi |
| 14 | Veliyanad | Rural | Veliyanad |
Population of Kuttanad Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kuttanad Taluka has a total population of 1,93,007 people, consisting of 93,013 males and 99,994 females. There are 47,416 households in the taluka with an average population density of 667 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,93,007 | 1,93,007 | 0 |
| Male Population | 93,013 | 93,013 | 0 |
| Female Population | 99,994 | 99,994 | 0 |
| Total Households | 47,416 | 47,416 | 0 |
| Population Density | 667 / km² | 667 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,70,249 literate people and 18,638 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,803 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 383 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) | 18,638 | 18,638 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,70,249 | 1,70,249 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,758 | 22,758 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,803 | 17,803 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 383 | 383 | 0 |
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.