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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
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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 |