Paravur Taluka - Ernakulam, Kerala
Paravur 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. Paravur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Aluva, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 173 km², including 7.60 km² rural area and 165.76 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1046 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Paravur Taluka
Paravur Taluka has a total of 13 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 | Alangad (Ct) | Rural | Kadungallur |
| 2 | Chendamangalam (Ct) | Rural | Chendamangalam |
| 3 | Eloor (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Ezhikkara | Rural | Ezhikkara |
| 5 | Kadungalloor (Ct) | Both | Kadungallur |
| 6 | Karumalloor (Ct) | Rural | Karumalloor |
| 7 | Kottuvally (Ct) | Both | Kottuvally |
| 8 | Kunnukara | Rural | Kunnukara |
| 9 | Moothakunnam (Ct) | Rural | Vadakkekara |
| 10 | North Paravur | Both | Ezhikkara |
| 11 | Puthenvelikkara (Ct) | Rural | Puthenvelikkara |
| 12 | Vadakkekara (Ct) | Both | Vadakkekara |
| 13 | Varappuzha (Ct) | Rural | Varapuzha |
Population of Paravur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Paravur Taluka has a total population of 4,10,571 people, consisting of 2,00,612 males and 2,09,959 females. There are 1,02,472 households in the taluka with an average population density of 2,368 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,02,472 | 6,766 | 95,706 |
| Population Density | 2,368 / km² | 3,585 / km² | 2,313 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,57,415 literate people and 37,799 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 38,984 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,727 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) | 37,799 | 2,505 | 35,294 |
| Literate Population | 3,57,415 | 23,494 | 3,33,921 |
| Illiterate Population | 53,156 | 3,752 | 49,404 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 38,984 | 4,755 | 34,229 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,727 | 26 | 1,701 |
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.