Mavelikkara
Mavelikkara 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 Mavelikkara Block (CD) is 05678. The total area of Mavelikkara Taluka is 237 km², which includes 168.57 km² of rural area and 68.27 km² of urban area. Mavelikkara has a sex ratio of approximately 1170 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mavelikkara Taluka
Mavelikkara 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 Mavelikkara Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharanikkavu | Bharanikkavu | Mavelikkara |
| 2 | Chennithala | Chennithala Thriperumthara | Mavelikkara |
| 3 | Chunakkara | Chunakkara | Mavelikkara (10 km) |
| 4 | Kannamangalam | Chettikulangara | Mavelikkara |
| 5 | Kattanam | Bharanikkavu | Mavelikkara |
| 6 | Noornad | Nooranad | Mavelikkara (15 km) |
| 7 | Palamel | Palamel | Mavelikkara (15 km) |
| 8 | Perungala | Chettikulangara | Mavelikkara (4 km) |
| 9 | Thamarakkulam | Chunakkara | Mavelikkara (18 km) |
| 10 | Thazhakara | Thazhakkara | Mavelikkara |
| 11 | Thekkekara | Mavelikkara Thekkekara | Mavelikkara (6 km) |
| 12 | Thriperumthura | Chennithala Thriperumthara | Mavelikkara (8 km) |
| 13 | Vallikunnam | Vallikunnam | Kayamkulam (10 km) |
| 14 | Vettiyar | Thazhakkara | Mavelikkara (8 km) |
Population of Mavelikkara Taluka
The population profile of Mavelikkara 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 Mavelikkara 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 | 3,33,318 | 2,21,171 | 1,12,147 |
| Male Population | 1,53,593 | 1,01,958 | 51,635 |
| Female Population | 1,79,725 | 1,19,213 | 60,512 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,426 | 19,379 | 9,047 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,466 | 9,809 | 4,657 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,960 | 9,570 | 4,390 |
| Literate Population | 2,91,557 | 1,92,094 | 99,463 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,35,087 | 89,226 | 45,861 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,56,470 | 1,02,868 | 53,602 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,761 | 29,077 | 12,684 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,506 | 12,732 | 5,774 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,255 | 16,345 | 6,910 |
| Total Households | 88,631 | 58,425 | 30,206 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mavelikkara Taluka is around 3,33,318 people. This includes 1,53,593 males and 1,79,725 females. Rural population is about 2,21,171 (1,01,958 males and 1,19,213 females), while urban population is nearly 1,12,147 (51,635 males and 60,512 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 28,426 of the population, with 14,466 boys and 13,960 girls. Rural areas have 19,379 children, and urban areas have about 9,047 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,91,557 literate people in Mavelikkara Taluka, including 1,35,087 literate males and 1,56,470 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,92,094 individuals and urban literacy covers around 99,463 people.
- About 41,761 people in Mavelikkara Taluka are not literate, including 18,506 males and 23,255 females. Rural areas include 29,077 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,684 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 88,631 households, with 58,425 in villages and 30,206 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mavelikkara 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 | 53,331 | 36,305 | 17,026 |
| SC Male Population | 25,703 | 17,455 | 8,248 |
| SC Female Population | 27,628 | 18,850 | 8,778 |
| Total ST Population | 736 | 530 | 206 |
| ST Male Population | 349 | 263 | 86 |
| ST Female Population | 387 | 267 | 120 |
| Population Density | 1,407 / km² | 1,312 / km² | 1,643 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mavelikkara Taluka is approximately 53,331 people, including 25,703 males and 27,628 females. Around 36,305 people live in rural parts. Nearly 17,026 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mavelikkara Taluka is about 736 people, including 349 males and 387 females. Around 530 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 206 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,407 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,312 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,643 people per sq. km.