Kochi
Kochi 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 Kochi Block (CD) is 05660. The total area of Kochi Taluka is 129 km², which includes 38.36 km² of rural area and 91.02 km² of urban area. Kochi has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kochi Taluka
Kochi Taluka has a total of 10 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 Kochi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chellanam | Chellanam | Kochi (25 km) |
| 2 | Cheriyakadavu | N/A | Kochi |
| 3 | Edavanakkad | Edavanakkad | Kochi (19 km) |
| 4 | Elamkunnapuzha | Elamkunnapuzha | Kochi |
| 5 | Kumbalangy | Chellanam | Kochi |
| 6 | Kuzhuppilly | Kuzhuppilly | Paravur (10 km) |
| 7 | Nayarambalam | Nayarambalam | Kochi (18 km) |
| 8 | Njarackal | Njarakkal | Kochi |
| 9 | Pallippuram | Pallippuram | Paravur (6 km) |
| 10 | Puthuvype | Elamkunnapuzha | Kochi |
Population of Kochi Taluka
The population profile of Kochi 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 Kochi 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 | 5,08,212 | 1,17,021 | 3,91,191 |
| Male Population | 2,51,006 | 57,368 | 1,93,638 |
| Female Population | 2,57,206 | 59,653 | 1,97,553 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 47,584 | 10,456 | 37,128 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,537 | 5,465 | 19,072 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,047 | 4,991 | 18,056 |
| Literate Population | 4,45,183 | 1,02,579 | 3,42,604 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,21,395 | 50,557 | 1,70,838 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,23,788 | 52,022 | 1,71,766 |
| Illiterate Population | 63,029 | 14,442 | 48,587 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,611 | 6,811 | 22,800 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,418 | 7,631 | 25,787 |
| Total Households | 1,22,084 | 28,502 | 93,582 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kochi Taluka is around 5,08,212 people. This includes 2,51,006 males and 2,57,206 females. Rural population is about 1,17,021 (57,368 males and 59,653 females), while urban population is nearly 3,91,191 (1,93,638 males and 1,97,553 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 47,584 of the population, with 24,537 boys and 23,047 girls. Rural areas have 10,456 children, and urban areas have about 37,128 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,45,183 literate people in Kochi Taluka, including 2,21,395 literate males and 2,23,788 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,02,579 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,42,604 people.
- About 63,029 people in Kochi Taluka are not literate, including 29,611 males and 33,418 females. Rural areas include 14,442 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 48,587 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,22,084 households, with 28,502 in villages and 93,582 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kochi 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 | 32,128 | 14,440 | 17,688 |
| SC Male Population | 15,722 | 7,107 | 8,615 |
| SC Female Population | 16,406 | 7,333 | 9,073 |
| Total ST Population | 1,373 | 256 | 1,117 |
| ST Male Population | 690 | 127 | 563 |
| ST Female Population | 683 | 129 | 554 |
| Population Density | 3,928 / km² | 3,051 / km² | 4,298 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kochi Taluka is approximately 32,128 people, including 15,722 males and 16,406 females. Around 14,440 people live in rural parts. Nearly 17,688 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kochi Taluka is about 1,373 people, including 690 males and 683 females. Around 256 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,117 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 3,928 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 3,051 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,298 people per sq. km.