Aluva

Aluva is a Town and Taluka in Ernakulam 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 Aluva Block (CD) is 05658. Total area of aluva taluka is 532 km² including 360.67 km² rural area and 170.92 km² urban area. Aluva taluka has a population of 4,68,408 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,23,712 while rural population is 1,44,696. Aluva has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females for every 1,000 males. Aluva taluka has a population density of 881 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,15,905 houses in the sub-district, including 79,279 urban houses and 36,626 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 85.76% population of aluva taluka is literate, out of which 87.14% males and 84.42% females are literate.

List of Villages in Aluva Taluka

Aluva Taluka has a total of 17 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 Aluva Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ayyampuzha Ayyampuzha Angamaly (15 km)
2Chengamanad Chengamanad Aluva
3Choornikkara N/A Aluva
4Chowwara Sreemoolanagaram Aluva
5Edathala N/A Aluva
6Kalady Kalady Aluva
7Karukutty Karukutty Angamaly (4 km)
8Kizhakkumbhagom Kanjoor Aluva
9Malayattoor Malayattoor Neeleswaram Angamaly (16 km)
10Manjapra Manjapra Angamaly (9 km)
11Mattoor Kalady Aluva
12Mookkannoor Mookkannur Angamaly (9 km)
13Nedumbassery Nedumbassery Aluva
14Parakkadavu Parakkadavu Angamaly (10 km)
15Thekkumbhagom Sreemoolanagaram Aluva
16Thuravoor Thuravoor Angamaly (5 km)
17Vadakkumbhagom Kanjoor Aluva

Population of Aluva Taluka

The population profile of Aluva 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 Aluva's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 4,68,408 1,44,696 3,23,712
Male Population 2,31,105 71,587 1,59,518
Female Population 2,37,303 73,109 1,64,194
Child Population (Age 0–6) 44,837 13,105 31,732
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 22,796 6,675 16,121
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 22,041 6,430 15,611
Literate Population 4,01,703 1,24,772 2,76,931
Literate Male Population 2,01,377 62,713 1,38,664
Literate Female Population 2,00,326 62,059 1,38,267
Illiterate Population 66,705 19,924 46,781
Illiterate Male Population 29,728 8,874 20,854
Illiterate Female Population 36,977 11,050 25,927
Total Households 1,15,905 36,626 79,279

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Aluva 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 39,385 12,194 27,191
SC Male Population 19,246 5,966 13,280
SC Female Population 20,139 6,228 13,911
Total ST Population 1,356 461 895
ST Male Population 667 228 439
ST Female Population 689 233 456
Population Density 881 / km² 401 / km² 1,894 / km²