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 information the sub-district code of Mavelikkara Block (CD) is 05678. Total area of mavelikkara taluka is 237 km² including 168.57 km² rural area and 68.27 km² urban area. Mavelikkara taluka has a population of 3,33,318 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,12,147 while rural population is 2,21,171. Mavelikkara has a sex ratio of approximately 1170 females for every 1,000 males. Mavelikkara taluka has a population density of 1407 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 88,631 houses in the sub-district, including 30,206 urban houses and 58,425 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 87.47% population of mavelikkara taluka is literate, out of which 87.95% males and 87.06% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bharanikkavu Bharanikkavu Mavelikkara
2Chennithala Chennithala Thriperumthara Mavelikkara
3Chunakkara Chunakkara Mavelikkara (10 km)
4Kannamangalam Chettikulangara Mavelikkara
5Kattanam Bharanikkavu Mavelikkara
6Noornad Nooranad Mavelikkara (15 km)
7Palamel Palamel Mavelikkara (15 km)
8Perungala Chettikulangara Mavelikkara (4 km)
9Thamarakkulam Chunakkara Mavelikkara (18 km)
10Thazhakara Thazhakkara Mavelikkara
11Thekkekara Mavelikkara Thekkekara Mavelikkara (6 km)
12Thriperumthura Chennithala Thriperumthara Mavelikkara (8 km)
13Vallikunnam Vallikunnam Kayamkulam (10 km)
14Vettiyar 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mavelikkara Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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