Kothamangalam
Kothamangalam 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 Kothamangalam Block (CD) is 05663. The total area of Kothamangalam Taluka is 928 km², which includes 868.02 km² of rural area and 59.89 km² of urban area. Kothamangalam has a sex ratio of approximately 1014 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kothamangalam Taluka
Kothamangalam Taluka has a total of 11 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 Kothamangalam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eramalloor | Nellikkuzhi | Kothamangalam |
| 2 | Kedavoor | Paingottur | Kothamangalam (17 km) |
| 3 | Keerampara | Keerampara | Kothamangalam (9 km) |
| 4 | Kottappady | Kottappady | Kothamangalam (10 km) |
| 5 | Kuttamangalam | Kavalangad | Kothamangalam (8 km) |
| 6 | Kuttampuzha | Kuttampuzha | Kothamangalam (20 km) |
| 7 | Neriamangalam | Kavalangad | Kothamangalam (19 km) |
| 8 | Pindimana | Pindimana | Kothamangalam (6 km) |
| 9 | Pothanikkad | Pallarimangalam | Kothamangalam (10 km) |
| 10 | Thrikkariyoor | Kottappady | Kothamangalam (3 km) |
| 11 | Varappetty | Pallarimangalam | Kothamangalam (8 km) |
Population of Kothamangalam Taluka
The population profile of Kothamangalam 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 Kothamangalam 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 | 2,38,403 | 1,65,737 | 72,666 |
| Male Population | 1,18,338 | 82,310 | 36,028 |
| Female Population | 1,20,065 | 83,427 | 36,638 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,312 | 15,778 | 7,534 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,868 | 8,007 | 3,861 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,444 | 7,771 | 3,673 |
| Literate Population | 2,02,437 | 1,41,022 | 61,415 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,02,331 | 71,359 | 30,972 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,00,106 | 69,663 | 30,443 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,966 | 24,715 | 11,251 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,007 | 10,951 | 5,056 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,959 | 13,764 | 6,195 |
| Total Households | 58,770 | 41,136 | 17,634 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kothamangalam Taluka is around 2,38,403 people. This includes 1,18,338 males and 1,20,065 females. Rural population is about 1,65,737 (82,310 males and 83,427 females), while urban population is nearly 72,666 (36,028 males and 36,638 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,312 of the population, with 11,868 boys and 11,444 girls. Rural areas have 15,778 children, and urban areas have about 7,534 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,02,437 literate people in Kothamangalam Taluka, including 1,02,331 literate males and 1,00,106 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,41,022 individuals and urban literacy covers around 61,415 people.
- About 35,966 people in Kothamangalam Taluka are not literate, including 16,007 males and 19,959 females. Rural areas include 24,715 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,251 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 58,770 households, with 41,136 in villages and 17,634 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kothamangalam 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 | 17,786 | 13,641 | 4,145 |
| SC Male Population | 8,724 | 6,700 | 2,024 |
| SC Female Population | 9,062 | 6,941 | 2,121 |
| Total ST Population | 5,477 | 5,261 | 216 |
| ST Male Population | 2,812 | 2,709 | 103 |
| ST Female Population | 2,665 | 2,552 | 113 |
| Population Density | 257 / km² | 191 / km² | 1,213 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kothamangalam Taluka is approximately 17,786 people, including 8,724 males and 9,062 females. Around 13,641 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,145 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kothamangalam Taluka is about 5,477 people, including 2,812 males and 2,665 females. Around 5,261 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 216 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 257 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 191 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,213 people per sq. km.