Ernakulam District, Kerala
Ernakulam District is an administrative district in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated about 200 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala. The district headquarters is located at Kakkanad. Malayalam and English are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 3,063 km², including 2,137.74 km² of rural area and 925.26 km² of urban area.
List of Talukas in Ernakulam District
Ernakulam District is divided into 7 Talukas for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 127 villages under these talukas. The table below lists each taluka along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Taluka | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aluva | 20 | 531.59 |
| 2 | Kanayannur | 25 | 303.06 |
| 3 | Kochi | 15 | 129.38 |
| 4 | Kothamangalam | 13 | 927.91 |
| 5 | Kunnathunad | 23 | 464.30 |
| 6 | Muvattupuzha | 18 | 521.89 |
| 7 | Paravur | 13 | 173.36 |
Population of Ernakulam District
As per the Census 2011, Ernakulam District has a total population of 32,82,388 people, consisting of 16,19,557 males and 16,62,831 females. There are 8,14,011 households in the district with an average population density of 1,072 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,82,388 | 10,48,025 | 22,34,363 |
| Male Population | 16,19,557 | 5,18,510 | 11,01,047 |
| Female Population | 16,62,831 | 5,29,515 | 11,33,316 |
| Total Households | 8,14,011 | 2,59,915 | 5,54,096 |
| Population Density | 1,072 / km² | 490 / km² | 2,415 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 28,55,676 literate people and 3,04,242 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,68,411 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,559 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) | 3,04,242 | 93,614 | 2,10,628 |
| Literate Population | 28,55,676 | 9,08,408 | 19,47,268 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,26,712 | 1,39,617 | 2,87,095 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,68,411 | 1,02,403 | 1,66,008 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,559 | 8,324 | 8,235 |
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.