Edathua

Edathua is a village located in Kuttanad taluka of Alappuzha district in Kerala, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Mancomb (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Alappuzha. As per 2009 stats, Ramankari is the gram panchayat of Edathua village.

Here you can discover what makes Edathua unique in its vibrant Kuttanad-Alappuzha region. You’ll see Edathua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Edathua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Edathua is 628247. The village spans a total geographical area of 2712 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 689573. Thiruvalla is nearest town to Edathua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Edathua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kuttanad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Edathua

Population of Edathua

According to the 2011 Census, Edathua has a total population of about 21,699, with approximately 10,378 males and 11,321 females. The sex ratio is around 1090 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2,091 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,162 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 39. The overall literacy rate is approximately 88.11%, with male literacy at about 88.10% and female literacy near 88.13%. There are around 5,468 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Edathua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Edathua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Edathua. As per the 2011 stats, Edathua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Edathua

Knowing the nearby villages of Edathua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Edathua.

Frequently Asked Questions about Edathua