Mavelikkara Taluka - Alappuzha, Kerala
Mavelikkara 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. Mavelikkara is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Mavelikara, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 237 km², including 168.57 km² rural area and 68.27 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1170 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mavelikkara Taluka
Mavelikkara Taluka has a total of 15 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 | Bharanikkavu (Ct) | Rural | Bharanikkavu |
| 2 | Chennithala (Ct) | Rural | Chennithala Thriperumthara |
| 3 | Chunakkara | Rural | Chunakkara |
| 4 | Kannamangalam (Ct) | Rural | Chettikulangara |
| 5 | Kattanam (Ct) | Rural | Bharanikkavu |
| 6 | Mavelikkara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Noornad | Rural | Nooranad |
| 8 | Palamel | Rural | Palamel |
| 9 | Perungala | Rural | Chettikulangara |
| 10 | Thamarakkulam | Rural | Mavelikkara Thamarakkulam |
| 11 | Thazhakara (Ct) | Rural | Thazhakkara |
| 12 | Thekkekara (Part) | Rural | Mavelikkara Thekkekara |
| 13 | Thriperumthura | Rural | Chennithala Thriperumthara |
| 14 | Vallikunnam | Rural | Vallikunnam |
| 15 | Vettiyar | Rural | Thazhakkara |
Population of Mavelikkara Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mavelikkara Taluka has a total population of 3,33,318 people, consisting of 1,53,593 males and 1,79,725 females. There are 88,631 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,407 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 88,631 | 58,425 | 30,206 |
| Population Density | 1,407 / km² | 1,312 / km² | 1,643 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,91,557 literate people and 28,426 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 53,331 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 736 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) | 28,426 | 19,379 | 9,047 |
| Literate Population | 2,91,557 | 1,92,094 | 99,463 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,761 | 29,077 | 12,684 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 53,331 | 36,305 | 17,026 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 736 | 530 | 206 |
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.