Aluva Taluka - Ernakulam, Kerala
Aluva is an administrative taluka in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Aluva is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Angamali, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 532 km², including 360.67 km² rural area and 170.92 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1026 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Aluva Taluka
Aluva Taluka has a total of 20 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 | Aluva East | Rural | Edathala |
| 2 | Aluva West | Both | Edathala |
| 3 | Angamaly | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Ayyampuzha | Rural | Ayyampuzha |
| 5 | Chengamanad (Ct) | Rural | Chengamanad |
| 6 | Choornikkara (Ct) | Rural | Choornikkara |
| 7 | Chowwara (Ct) | Rural | Sreemoolanagaram |
| 8 | Kalady (Ct) | Rural | Malayattoor Neeleswaram |
| 9 | Karukutty | Rural | Karukutty |
| 10 | Keezhmad | Rural | Keezhmad |
| 11 | Kizhakkumbhagom (Ct) | Rural | Kanjoor |
| 12 | Malayattoor | Rural | Malayattoor Neeleswaram |
| 13 | Manjapra | Rural | Manjapra |
| 14 | Mattoor (Ct) | Rural | Kalady |
| 15 | Mookkannoor | Rural | Mookkannur |
| 16 | Nedumbassery (Ct) | Rural | Nedumbassery |
| 17 | Parakkadavu | Rural | Parakkadavu |
| 18 | Thekkumbhagom (Ct) | Rural | Sreemoolanagaram |
| 19 | Thuravoor | Rural | Thuravoor |
| 20 | Vadakkumbhagom (Ct) | Rural | Kanjoor |
Population of Aluva Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Aluva Taluka has a total population of 4,68,408 people, consisting of 2,31,105 males and 2,37,303 females. There are 1,15,905 households in the taluka with an average population density of 881 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,15,905 | 36,626 | 79,279 |
| Population Density | 881 / km² | 401 / km² | 1,894 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 4,01,703 literate people and 44,837 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 39,385 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,356 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) | 44,837 | 13,105 | 31,732 |
| Literate Population | 4,01,703 | 1,24,772 | 2,76,931 |
| Illiterate Population | 66,705 | 19,924 | 46,781 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 39,385 | 12,194 | 27,191 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,356 | 461 | 895 |
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.