Kothamangalam Taluka - Ernakulam, Kerala
Kothamangalam is an administrative taluka in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kothamangalam is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Angamali, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 928 km², including 868.02 km² rural area and 59.89 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1014 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kothamangalam Taluka
Kothamangalam Taluka has a total of 13 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eramalloor (Ct) | Both | Nellikkuzhi |
| 2 | Kedavoor | Rural | Paingottur |
| 3 | Keerampara | Rural | Keerampara |
| 4 | Kothamangalam (Og) (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kottappady | Rural | Kottappady |
| 6 | Kuttamangalam | Rural | Kavalangad |
| 7 | Kuttampuzha | Rural | Kuttampuzha |
| 8 | Neriamangalam | Rural | Kavalangad |
| 9 | Pallarimangalam | Rural | Pallarimangalam |
| 10 | Pindimana | Rural | Pindimana |
| 11 | Pothanikkad | Rural | Pothanikkad |
| 12 | Thrikkariyoor (Part) | Both | Pindimana |
| 13 | Varappetty | Rural | Varappetty |
Population of Kothamangalam Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kothamangalam Taluka has a total population of 2,38,403 people, consisting of 1,18,338 males and 1,20,065 females. There are 58,770 households in the taluka with an average population density of 257 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 58,770 | 41,136 | 17,634 |
| Population Density | 257 / km² | 191 / km² | 1,213 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,02,437 literate people and 23,312 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,786 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,477 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,312 | 15,778 | 7,534 |
| Literate Population | 2,02,437 | 1,41,022 | 61,415 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,966 | 24,715 | 11,251 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,786 | 13,641 | 4,145 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,477 | 5,261 | 216 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.