Muvattupuzha Taluka - Ernakulam, Kerala
Muvattupuzha 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. Muvattupuzha is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Piravam Road, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 522 km², including 500.36 km² rural area and 21.53 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Muvattupuzha Taluka
Muvattupuzha Taluka has a total of 18 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 | Arakuzha | Rural | Arakuzha |
| 2 | Elanji | Rural | Elanji |
| 3 | Enanalloor | Rural | Ayavana |
| 4 | Kalloorkkad | Rural | Kalloorkkad |
| 5 | Koothattukulam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Maneed | Rural | Maneed |
| 7 | Manjalloor | Rural | Manjalloor |
| 8 | Marady (Part) | Both | Marady |
| 9 | Memury | Rural | Ramamangalam |
| 10 | Mulavoor | Rural | Paipra |
| 11 | Muvattupuzha (Part) | Both | Avoly |
| 12 | Onakkoor | Rural | Pampakuda |
| 13 | Palakkuzha | Rural | Palakuzha |
| 14 | Piravom | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Ramamangalam | Rural | Ramamangalam |
| 16 | Thirumarady | Rural | Thirumarady |
| 17 | Valakam | Rural | Valakom |
| 18 | Velloorkunnam (Ct) | Both | Valakom |
Population of Muvattupuzha Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Muvattupuzha Taluka has a total population of 3,36,224 people, consisting of 1,66,731 males and 1,69,493 females. There are 82,746 households in the taluka with an average population density of 644 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 82,746 | 72,572 | 10,174 |
| Population Density | 644 / km² | 588 / km² | 1,950 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,93,912 literate people and 29,394 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 24,176 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,250 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) | 29,394 | 25,244 | 4,150 |
| Literate Population | 2,93,912 | 2,57,602 | 36,310 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,312 | 36,649 | 5,663 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 24,176 | 22,172 | 2,004 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,250 | 1,063 | 187 |
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.