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, the sub-district code of Paravur Block (CD) is 05659. The total area of Paravur Taluka is 173 km², which includes 7.60 km² of rural area and 165.76 km² of urban area. Paravur has a sex ratio of approximately 1046 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alangad | Alangad | Paravur |
| 2 | Chendamangalam | Chendamangalam | Paravur |
| 3 | Eloor | N/A | Paravur |
| 4 | Ezhikkara | Ezhikkara | Paravur (5 km) |
| 5 | Kadungalloor | Kadungallur | Paravur |
| 6 | Karumalloor | Alangad | Paravur |
| 7 | Kedamangalam | N/A | Paravur |
| 8 | Kottuvally | Ezhikkara | Paravur |
| 9 | Kunnukara | Karumalloor | Paravur (7 km) |
| 10 | Moothakunnam | Vadakkekara | Paravur |
| 11 | Puthenvelikkara | Puthenvelikkara | Paravur |
| 12 | Vadakkekara | Chittattukara | Paravur |
| 13 | Varappuzha | 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 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 | 4,10,571 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Paravur Taluka is around 4,10,571 people. This includes 2,00,612 males and 2,09,959 females. Rural population is about 27,246 (13,233 males and 14,013 females), while urban population is nearly 3,83,325 (1,87,379 males and 1,95,946 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 37,799 of the population, with 19,283 boys and 18,516 girls. Rural areas have 2,505 children, and urban areas have about 35,294 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,57,415 literate people in Paravur Taluka, including 1,76,586 literate males and 1,80,829 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 23,494 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,33,921 people.
- About 53,156 people in Paravur Taluka are not literate, including 24,026 males and 29,130 females. Rural areas include 3,752 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 49,404 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,02,472 households, with 6,766 in villages and 95,706 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Paravur 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Paravur Taluka is approximately 38,984 people, including 19,069 males and 19,915 females. Around 4,755 people live in rural parts. Nearly 34,229 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Paravur Taluka is about 1,727 people, including 835 males and 892 females. Around 26 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,701 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,368 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 3,585 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,313 people per sq. km.