Muvattupuzha

Muvattupuzha 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 Muvattupuzha Block (CD) is 05662. Total area of muvattupuzha taluka is 522 km² including 500.36 km² rural area and 21.53 km² urban area. Muvattupuzha taluka has a population of 3,36,224 peoples, out of which urban population is 41,973 while rural population is 2,94,251. Muvattupuzha has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females for every 1,000 males. Muvattupuzha taluka has a population density of 644 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 82,746 houses in the sub-district, including 10,174 urban houses and 72,572 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 87.42% population of muvattupuzha taluka is literate, out of which 88.39% males and 86.46% females are literate.

List of Villages in Muvattupuzha Taluka

Muvattupuzha Taluka has a total of 18 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 Muvattupuzha Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Arakuzha Arakuzha Muvattupuzha (7 km)
2Elanji Elanji Muvattupuzha (30 km)
3Enanalloor Ayavana Muvattupuzha (12 km)
4Kalloorkkad Kalloorkkad Muvattupuzha (10 km)
5Koothattukulam N/A Muvattupuzha (20 km)
6Maneed Maneed Muvattupuzha (10 km)
7Manjalloor Kalloorkkad Thodupuzha (6 km)
8Marady Arakuzha Muvattupuzha (6 km)
9Memury Ramamangalam Muvattupuzha (10 km)
10Mulavoor Paipra Muvattupuzha (6 km)
11Muvattupuzha Avoly Muvattupuzha (8 km)
12Onakkoor Pampakuda Muvattupuzha (14 km)
13Palakkuzha Palakuzha Muvattupuzha (18 km)
14Piravom N/A Muvattupuzha (20 km)
15Ramamangalam Ramamangalam Muvattupuzha (10 km)
16Thirumarady Thirumarady Muvattupuzha (25 km)
17Valakam Valakom Muvattupuzha (7 km)
18Velloorkunnam Paipra Muvattupuzha

Population of Muvattupuzha Taluka

The population profile of Muvattupuzha 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 Muvattupuzha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 3,36,224 2,94,251 41,973
Male Population 1,66,731 1,45,955 20,776
Female Population 1,69,493 1,48,296 21,197
Child Population (Age 0–6) 29,394 25,244 4,150
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,082 12,930 2,152
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,312 12,314 1,998
Literate Population 2,93,912 2,57,602 36,310
Literate Male Population 1,47,372 1,29,236 18,136
Literate Female Population 1,46,540 1,28,366 18,174
Illiterate Population 42,312 36,649 5,663
Illiterate Male Population 19,359 16,719 2,640
Illiterate Female Population 22,953 19,930 3,023
Total Households 82,746 72,572 10,174

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Muvattupuzha 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 24,176 22,172 2,004
SC Male Population 11,967 10,937 1,030
SC Female Population 12,209 11,235 974
Total ST Population 1,250 1,063 187
ST Male Population 629 530 99
ST Female Population 621 533 88
Population Density 644 / km² 588 / km² 1,950 / km²