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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chellanam Chellanam Kochi (25 km)
2Cheriyakadavu N/A Kochi
3Edavanakkad Edavanakkad Kochi (19 km)
4Elamkunnapuzha Elamkunnapuzha Kochi
5Kumbalangy Chellanam Kochi
6Kuzhuppilly Kuzhuppilly Paravur (10 km)
7Nayarambalam Nayarambalam Kochi (18 km)
8Njarackal Njarakkal Kochi
9Pallippuram Pallippuram Paravur (6 km)
10Puthuvype 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
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
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