Paravur

Paravur 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 Paravur Block (CD) is 05659. Total area of paravur taluka is 173 km² including 7.60 km² rural area and 165.76 km² urban area. Paravur taluka has a population of 4,10,571 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,83,325 while rural population is 27,246. Paravur has a sex ratio of approximately 1046 females for every 1,000 males. Paravur taluka has a population density of 2368 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,02,472 houses in the sub-district, including 95,706 urban houses and 6,766 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 87.05% population of paravur taluka is literate, out of which 88.02% males and 86.13% females are literate.

List of Villages in Paravur Taluka

Paravur Taluka has a total of 13 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 Paravur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alangad Alangad Paravur
2Chendamangalam Chendamangalam Paravur
3Eloor N/A Paravur
4Ezhikkara Ezhikkara Paravur (5 km)
5Kadungalloor Kadungallur Paravur
6Karumalloor Alangad Paravur
7Kedamangalam N/A Paravur
8Kottuvally Ezhikkara Paravur
9Kunnukara Karumalloor Paravur (7 km)
10Moothakunnam Vadakkekara Paravur
11Puthenvelikkara Puthenvelikkara Paravur
12Vadakkekara Chittattukara Paravur
13Varappuzha Varapuzha Paravur

Population of Paravur Taluka

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 4,10,571 27,246 3,83,325
Male Population 2,00,612 13,233 1,87,379
Female Population 2,09,959 14,013 1,95,946
Child Population (Age 0–6) 37,799 2,505 35,294
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,283 1,292 17,991
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 18,516 1,213 17,303
Literate Population 3,57,415 23,494 3,33,921
Literate Male Population 1,76,586 11,576 1,65,010
Literate Female Population 1,80,829 11,918 1,68,911
Illiterate Population 53,156 3,752 49,404
Illiterate Male Population 24,026 1,657 22,369
Illiterate Female Population 29,130 2,095 27,035
Total Households 1,02,472 6,766 95,706

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Paravur 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 38,984 4,755 34,229
SC Male Population 19,069 2,295 16,774
SC Female Population 19,915 2,460 17,455
Total ST Population 1,727 26 1,701
ST Male Population 835 16 819
ST Female Population 892 10 882
Population Density 2,368 / km² 3,585 / km² 2,313 / km²