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, the sub-district code of Muvattupuzha Block (CD) is 05662. The total area of Muvattupuzha Taluka is 522 km², which includes 500.36 km² of rural area and 21.53 km² of urban area. Muvattupuzha has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arakuzha | Arakuzha | Muvattupuzha (7 km) |
| 2 | Elanji | Elanji | Muvattupuzha (30 km) |
| 3 | Enanalloor | Ayavana | Muvattupuzha (12 km) |
| 4 | Kalloorkkad | Kalloorkkad | Muvattupuzha (10 km) |
| 5 | Koothattukulam | N/A | Muvattupuzha (20 km) |
| 6 | Maneed | Maneed | Muvattupuzha (10 km) |
| 7 | Manjalloor | Kalloorkkad | Thodupuzha (6 km) |
| 8 | Marady | Arakuzha | Muvattupuzha (6 km) |
| 9 | Memury | Ramamangalam | Muvattupuzha (10 km) |
| 10 | Mulavoor | Paipra | Muvattupuzha (6 km) |
| 11 | Muvattupuzha | Avoly | Muvattupuzha (8 km) |
| 12 | Onakkoor | Pampakuda | Muvattupuzha (14 km) |
| 13 | Palakkuzha | Palakuzha | Muvattupuzha (18 km) |
| 14 | Piravom | N/A | Muvattupuzha (20 km) |
| 15 | Ramamangalam | Ramamangalam | Muvattupuzha (10 km) |
| 16 | Thirumarady | Thirumarady | Muvattupuzha (25 km) |
| 17 | Valakam | Valakom | Muvattupuzha (7 km) |
| 18 | Velloorkunnam | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Muvattupuzha Taluka is around 3,36,224 people. This includes 1,66,731 males and 1,69,493 females. Rural population is about 2,94,251 (1,45,955 males and 1,48,296 females), while urban population is nearly 41,973 (20,776 males and 21,197 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 29,394 of the population, with 15,082 boys and 14,312 girls. Rural areas have 25,244 children, and urban areas have about 4,150 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,93,912 literate people in Muvattupuzha Taluka, including 1,47,372 literate males and 1,46,540 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,57,602 individuals and urban literacy covers around 36,310 people.
- About 42,312 people in Muvattupuzha Taluka are not literate, including 19,359 males and 22,953 females. Rural areas include 36,649 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,663 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 82,746 households, with 72,572 in villages and 10,174 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Muvattupuzha 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Muvattupuzha Taluka is approximately 24,176 people, including 11,967 males and 12,209 females. Around 22,172 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,004 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Muvattupuzha Taluka is about 1,250 people, including 629 males and 621 females. Around 1,063 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 187 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 644 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 588 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,950 people per sq. km.