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, the sub-district code of Aluva Block (CD) is 05658. The total area of Aluva Taluka is 532 km², which includes 360.67 km² of rural area and 170.92 km² of urban area. Aluva has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayyampuzha | Ayyampuzha | Angamaly (15 km) |
| 2 | Chengamanad | Chengamanad | Aluva |
| 3 | Choornikkara | N/A | Aluva |
| 4 | Chowwara | Sreemoolanagaram | Aluva |
| 5 | Edathala | N/A | Aluva |
| 6 | Kalady | Kalady | Aluva |
| 7 | Karukutty | Karukutty | Angamaly (4 km) |
| 8 | Kizhakkumbhagom | Kanjoor | Aluva |
| 9 | Malayattoor | Malayattoor Neeleswaram | Angamaly (16 km) |
| 10 | Manjapra | Manjapra | Angamaly (9 km) |
| 11 | Mattoor | Kalady | Aluva |
| 12 | Mookkannoor | Mookkannur | Angamaly (9 km) |
| 13 | Nedumbassery | Nedumbassery | Aluva |
| 14 | Parakkadavu | Parakkadavu | Angamaly (10 km) |
| 15 | Thekkumbhagom | Sreemoolanagaram | Aluva |
| 16 | Thuravoor | Thuravoor | Angamaly (5 km) |
| 17 | Vadakkumbhagom | 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 Taluka'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Aluva Taluka is around 4,68,408 people. This includes 2,31,105 males and 2,37,303 females. Rural population is about 1,44,696 (71,587 males and 73,109 females), while urban population is nearly 3,23,712 (1,59,518 males and 1,64,194 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 44,837 of the population, with 22,796 boys and 22,041 girls. Rural areas have 13,105 children, and urban areas have about 31,732 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,01,703 literate people in Aluva Taluka, including 2,01,377 literate males and 2,00,326 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,24,772 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,76,931 people.
- About 66,705 people in Aluva Taluka are not literate, including 29,728 males and 36,977 females. Rural areas include 19,924 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 46,781 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,15,905 households, with 36,626 in villages and 79,279 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Aluva Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Aluva Taluka is approximately 39,385 people, including 19,246 males and 20,139 females. Around 12,194 people live in rural parts. Nearly 27,191 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Aluva Taluka is about 1,356 people, including 667 males and 689 females. Around 461 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 895 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 881 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 401 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,894 people per sq. km.