Kunnathunad
Kunnathunad 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 Kunnathunad Block (CD) is 05657. The total area of Kunnathunad Taluka is 464 km², which includes 336.02 km² of rural area and 128.28 km² of urban area. Kunnathunad has a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kunnathunad Taluka
Kunnathunad Taluka has a total of 23 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 Kunnathunad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aikaranad North | Aikkaranad | Perumbavoor (16 km) |
| 2 | Aikaranad South | Poothrikka | Muvattupuzha (14 km) |
| 3 | Arakapady | Vengola | Perumbavoor (7 km) |
| 4 | Asamannoor | Asamannoor | Kothamangalam (10 km) |
| 5 | Chelamattom | Okkal | Kunnathunad |
| 6 | Irapuram | Mazhuvannoor | Perumbavoor (11 km) |
| 7 | Kizhakkambalam | Kizhakkambalam | Perumbavoor (13 km) |
| 8 | Kodanad | Koovappady | Perumbavoor (10 km) |
| 9 | Kombanad | Vengoor | Perumbavoor (15 km) |
| 10 | Koovappady | Koovappady | Kunnathunad |
| 11 | Kunnathunad | Kunnathunad | Kunnathunad |
| 12 | Marampilly | Vazhakkulam | Kunnathunad |
| 13 | Mazhuvannoor | Mazhuvannoor | Perumbavoor (8 km) |
| 14 | Pattimattom | Aikkaranad | Perumbavoor (12 km) |
| 15 | Perumbavoor | Rayamangalam | Kunnathunad |
| 16 | Puthencruz | Vadavucode Puthen Cruz | Kunnathunad |
| 17 | Rayamangalam | Rayamangalam | Perumbavoor (6 km) |
| 18 | Thiruvaniyoor | Thiruvaniyoor | Thrippunithura (10 km) |
| 19 | Vadavukode | Vadavucode Puthen Cruz | Thrippunithura (18 km) |
| 20 | Vazhakulam | Vazhakkulam | Kunnathunad |
| 21 | Vengola | Vengola | Kunnathunad |
| 22 | Vengoor | Vengoor | Perumbavoor (11 km) |
| 23 | Vengoor West | Mudakuzha | Perumbavoor (8 km) |
Population of Kunnathunad Taluka
The population profile of Kunnathunad 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 Kunnathunad 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 | 4,69,164 | 2,66,100 | 2,03,064 |
| Male Population | 2,33,156 | 1,31,914 | 1,01,242 |
| Female Population | 2,36,008 | 1,34,186 | 1,01,822 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 45,412 | 23,832 | 21,580 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,037 | 12,049 | 10,988 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,375 | 11,783 | 10,592 |
| Literate Population | 4,01,887 | 2,29,868 | 1,72,019 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,03,358 | 1,16,049 | 87,309 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,98,529 | 1,13,819 | 84,710 |
| Illiterate Population | 67,277 | 36,232 | 31,045 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,798 | 15,865 | 13,933 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 37,479 | 20,367 | 17,112 |
| Total Households | 1,15,490 | 66,094 | 49,396 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kunnathunad Taluka is around 4,69,164 people. This includes 2,33,156 males and 2,36,008 females. Rural population is about 2,66,100 (1,31,914 males and 1,34,186 females), while urban population is nearly 2,03,064 (1,01,242 males and 1,01,822 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 45,412 of the population, with 23,037 boys and 22,375 girls. Rural areas have 23,832 children, and urban areas have about 21,580 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,01,887 literate people in Kunnathunad Taluka, including 2,03,358 literate males and 1,98,529 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,29,868 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,72,019 people.
- About 67,277 people in Kunnathunad Taluka are not literate, including 29,798 males and 37,479 females. Rural areas include 36,232 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 31,045 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,15,490 households, with 66,094 in villages and 49,396 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kunnathunad 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 | 52,416 | 31,653 | 20,763 |
| SC Male Population | 25,720 | 15,513 | 10,207 |
| SC Female Population | 26,696 | 16,140 | 10,556 |
| Total ST Population | 1,974 | 1,203 | 771 |
| ST Male Population | 997 | 588 | 409 |
| ST Female Population | 977 | 615 | 362 |
| Population Density | 1,010 / km² | 792 / km² | 1,583 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kunnathunad Taluka is approximately 52,416 people, including 25,720 males and 26,696 females. Around 31,653 people live in rural parts. Nearly 20,763 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kunnathunad Taluka is about 1,974 people, including 997 males and 977 females. Around 1,203 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 771 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,010 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 792 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,583 people per sq. km.