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 information the sub-district code of Kochi Block (CD) is 05660. Total area of kochi taluka is 129 km² including 38.36 km² rural area and 91.02 km² urban area. Kochi taluka has a population of 5,08,212 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,91,191 while rural population is 1,17,021. Kochi has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females for every 1,000 males. Kochi taluka has a population density of 3928 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,22,084 houses in the sub-district, including 93,582 urban houses and 28,502 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 87.60% population of kochi taluka is literate, out of which 88.20% males and 87.01% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kochi 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 |
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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 |