Devikulam

Devikulam is a Town and Taluka in Idukki 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 Devikulam Block (CD) is 05664. Total area of devikulam taluka is 1,052 km². Devikulam taluka has a population of 1,77,621 peoples. Devikulam taluka has a population density of 169 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 45,480 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 77.99% population of devikulam taluka is literate, out of which 82.02% males and 73.94% females are literate.

List of Villages in Devikulam Taluka

Devikulam Taluka has a total of 12 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 Devikulam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Anaviratty Pallivasal Kothamangalam (56 km)
2Kannan Devan Hills Devikulam Kothamangalam (87 km)
3Kanthalloor Kanthalloor Udumalpet (55 km)
4Keezhanthoor Kanthalloor Coimbatore (85 km)
5Kottakamboor Vattavada Kothamangalam (118 km)
6Kunjithanny Pallivasal Kothamangalam (64 km)
7Mankulam Mankulam Munnar (32 km)
8Mannamkandam Adimaly Ernakulam (100 km)
9Marayoor Marayoor Udumalpet (45 km)
10Pallivasal Pallivasal Kothamangalam (72 km)
11Vattavada Vattavada Kothamangalam (120 km)
12Vellathuval Vellathooval Kothamangalam (64 km)

Population of Devikulam Taluka

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,77,621 1,77,621 N/A
Male Population 89,040 89,040 N/A
Female Population 88,581 88,581 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 17,091 17,091 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,659 8,659 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,432 8,432 N/A
Literate Population 1,38,527 1,38,527 N/A
Literate Male Population 73,033 73,033 N/A
Literate Female Population 65,494 65,494 N/A
Illiterate Population 39,094 39,094 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 16,007 16,007 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 23,087 23,087 N/A
Total Households 45,480 45,480 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Devikulam 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 49,136 49,136 N/A
SC Male Population 24,507 24,507 N/A
SC Female Population 24,629 24,629 N/A
Total ST Population 19,127 19,127 N/A
ST Male Population 9,644 9,644 N/A
ST Female Population 9,483 9,483 N/A
Population Density 169 / km² 169 / km² N/A